We are committed to enhancing the productivity of every arm of government – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his administration’s commitment to enhance the productivity of State Lawmakers so that they can deliver on what their constituents expect of them. The governor, who gave the assurance during an inspection at the new Legislative Quarters under construction in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area said the project is a […]
Human right groups commend RSCHST over action taken on accused lecturer
The Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign and Legal Care Advocacy Foundation has commended the management of Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, led by Prof Franklyn Nlerum, for the action carried out on a lecturer accused of sexual harassment in the institution. A statement jointly signed by officials of […]
Ogoni project: HYPREP area office commissioned in Rivers state
The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar, on Tuesday, commissioned the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) area office in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking at the event, the minister said the project office is designed to bring the activities of the agency responsible for the clean-up of Ogoniland closer to the […]
Navy receives gunboats, drones in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday took delivery of 50 assault gunboats and drones donated by Aiteo Global Group to enhance maritime operations. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, while receiving the equipment said the donation is a result of months of strategic planning ad collaboration with critical maritime stakeholders to support naval […]
New IPMAN leadership emerges in Rivers State
Wike to striking doctors, ‘Return to work within 24 hours or risk dismissal’
The government of Rivers state has directed all resident doctors under its payroll to call off its strike or risk forfeiture of their salaries and possible dismissal. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo on Tuesday, asking all Resident Doctors under the employment of […]
‘Money we spent so far not misplaced priority’ – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the money his administration has released for the Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in the State is not a misplaced priority. Speaking at an inspection of the project site at Rumuokuta in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Wike noted that putting health facilities […]
Dumo Lulu-Briggs installed as paramount head of Oruwari Briggs war canoe house of Abonnema
Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, son of late business mogul and philanthropist, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, was on Saturday installed as the Paramount Head of Oruwari Briggs War Canoe House of Abonnema. The installation ceremony was performed by the Amanyanabo of Abonnema, his majesty, Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel, and the Abonnema Council of Chiefs at the Oruwari […]
Insecurity in Rivers State exaggerated – Wike
Gridlock on East-West road as Eleme youths shutdown business activities
Aggrieved youths of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Monday, shut down vehicle movements on East-West road, causing a halt on business activities within the area. Over time, the community has complained about neglect from the Federal Government as well as companies operating in the area, as you will […]
Rivers State is PDP, nobody can intimidate us- Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of River State has affirmed that Rivers State is the heart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and nobody can initimidate the state into joining another party. He made the assertion on Thursday, at the flag-off ceremony for the sand-filling and land reclamation of Okrika New Town and Okochiri Internal Roads in […]
If you must prosecute Kanu, prosecute bandits, Miyetti Allah too- Wike
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has advised the Federal Government to ensure that rule of law and due process is followed in the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He noted that conscientious effort must be made by the Federal Government to allay the fear of some Nigerians that […]