Politics involves bringing benefits to the people- Wike
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asserted that politics is about bringing benefits to the people, providing them with the basic infrastructural and socio-economic needs. The Governor said this on Monday, at the flag-off ceremony for the re-construction of Mgbuitanwo community road in Emohua Local Government Area. He expressed that the Mgbuitanwo road project is […]
Beauty for purpose project: Queen Chikaodili Nna-Udosen pays visit to Okujagu community in Rivers State
Florence Uwaeme The Nigerian Queen Organization in line with their beauty for purpose project paid a visit to the Okujagu community in Okrika Local Government Area in Rivers state. The reigning Queen of the pageantry, Chikaodili Nna- Udosen led her team to the community amidst her fear for water. She took to her Instagram handle […]
LG chairman expresses concern over use of weapons by vigilantes, others
Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr Erastus Awortu, has expressed worries over the increasing the use of light weapons by vigilantes and disbanded local security outfit known as OSPAC operating in the area. He siad this while inaugurating the new Councillors, Vice Chairman and other key members of his cabinet at […]
‘People are asking where I am getting money from’ -Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has refuted claims that his administration is borrowing money to finance the execution of its several development projects in River state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of Trans-Kalabari Road Phase 1 in Degema Local Government Area on Thursday, Governor Wike said that his administration takes great care in executing […]
Rivers State receives approval for Nigerian Law School campus
The River State government has received a formal letter of approval from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), for the establishment of a Nigerian Law School campus in Port Harcourt. The letter was presented to Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday, by the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, […]
Orphans, widows smile again as Gov. Wike shares palliatives
Brave Dickson Over 100 orphans and widows in Rivers State have benefited from palliatives donated by Governor Nyesom Wike in commemoration of this year’s June 12, Democracy Day. The country under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration had set aside every 12th of June to honour Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who […]
IPMAN threatens to shutdown services in Rivers State
By Tina Amanda Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Rivers State Branch has threatened to shut down its services following the persistent gridlock on the Eleme-Aleto road in Eleme local government area, crumbling economic business activities. IPMAN Chairman, Comrade Joseph Obele, who voiced their decision during an interview with our correspondent, said the state […]
Krakrama youths set up security committees over fear of sabotage
Kelechi Esogwa-Amadi The youths of Krakrama Community, in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, have vowed not to allow the ongoing construction of the Trans-Kalabari Road that will connect their community to other parts of Kalabari Land to be sabotaged by hoodlums. The youth chairman of Krakrama Community, Comrade Ikalaso Tubotamuno Clifford, made […]
Rivers CP invites RSCHSMT students over continuous protest
The Rivers State police commissioner, CP Friday Ebuka has invited protesting students of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology (RSCHSMT), Port Harcourt for a meeting at the State Police headquarters. The meeting was scheduled following the continuous protest by the students of the institution. It would be recalled, that the aggrieved […]
They are taking us for granted because we have nobody – Wike
The Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike has expressed dismay over the neglect of some parts of the East-West road which harbours the Oil and Gas Free trade zone and other institutions. He said this during the inauguration of Community Secondary School Eteo, Eleme and Community Secondary School, Obeakpu-Ndoki, Oyigbo respectively on Friday. The governor […]
Man kills mother of four in Rivers state
The Nigerian Police force has paraded a suspect, identified as Prince Reuben, who confessed to the rape and murder of a client, Joy Saturday, in River state. In a press statement, Police spokesperson, Frank Mba described the act as ‘wicked’, while revealing that Reuben, who hails from Etche in Rivers state, had earlier sold a […]
PWDs threaten Rivers LG chairmen
Brave Dickson Physically challenged persons in Rivers State have threatened to unleash violent protests across the 23 local government areas in the state. A threat issued by their union, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities said they will block all the LGAs of the state. Chatting with our correspondent, the state chairman of […]