APC drags Wike to court over executive orders
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has dragged Governor Nyesom Wike to court over executive orders. Wike in November, signed executive orders 21 and 22 prohibiting political parties from using public schools for campaigns without permission from the State’s Ministry of Education and payment of a non-refundable sum of N5 million while […]
Atiku vs Wike: Rivers citizens predict doom in 2023, decry attacks
By Kelechi Esogwa-Amadi The increasing tension arising from the face-off between the camp of presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and that of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, is now making residents of the state uncomfortable. They are afraid that if the spate of attacks continues, the days leading to the general […]
Muslim-Muslim ticket not different from another Northerner replacing Buhari – Wike
I have met Wike five times to resolve PDP crisis – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Atiku Abubakar says he has tried to resolve the intractable crisis rocking the party but to no avail. Recall that five governors of the party pulled out of the presidential campaign council over the refusal of Iyirchia Ayu to resign as national chairman. The G-5 governors […]
Wike donates N200m to Ondo state officials’ wives
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has donated N200million to the Foundation for Wives of Ondo State Officials (FOWOSO). Wike said the donation was to assist the association in empowering women. The governor, represented by his Head of Service, Mr. Rufus Godwins, announced the donation at the 4th FOWOSO Summit held in Akure, the Ondo State […]
Atiku must warn his loyalists to stop attacking us – Wike
PDP members not happy with me for thanking Buhari – Wike
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has honoured 162 distinguished Nigerians for their inspirational achievements, impactful life and contributions to the progress of the State in particular and the nation in general. Among those honoured are eight State governors, nine former governors of other States, lawyers and others who have demonstrated a high level of loyalty to […]
PDP made a mistake, will kneel down and beg Wike’s group – Udom
Name governors diverting local government allocations, Wike challenges Buhari
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to name the state governors who diverted local government allocations. At an event on Thursday, the president claimed that some state governors divert funds from the federation account to local government councils. He also accused the governors of forcing the council executives to sign undertakings […]
Wike to Diri: Anything you see, you take
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has identified the intractable insecurity situation in Nigeria as one reason why most professionals leave the shores of the country in droves for greener pastures. Governor Wike spoke on the cause of brain drain at the inauguration of the Renal/Dialysis Centre and House Officers Quarters at the Rivers State […]
I met N50 billion debt – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he plans to hand over a debt-free economy for his successor to build on. He said he met N50 billion debt upon resuming office in 2015. Wike made this remark during the commissioning of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) Renal Centre and House Officers Quarters […]
We are celebrating your failure – Wike replies Amaechi
Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi failed to construct roads and flyovers in the state. Wike said he built the road leading to the residence of the former Minister of Transportation which the former minister of transportation could not construct. The governor was responding to statement by Amaechi who said he […]