PDP reportedly settles for APC governor, Aminu Tambuwal, as presidential candidate
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly settled for Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal as the presidential candidate of the party in the coming presidential election in 2019. Tambuwal who is currently the sitting governor of Sokoto is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This was disclosed in a tweet by online […]
There will be minor cabinet reshuffle – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that there will be a minor cabinet reshuffle in his government. The Governor made this known during the swearing in of four new commissioners at the Brick House, Portharcourt on Thursday. The Commissioners sworn-in by the Governor include: Mrs Nancy Nwankwo, Mr Chinyere Igwe, Mr Michael West […]
APC is against the Neighborhood Watch Law because they want to rig election – Wike
Owing to the raging controversy over the new Neighborhood Watch Law, the Rivers State Governor, Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike has stated that the All Progressive Congress, APC’s challenge of the bill is because they are planning to rig elections in the state come 2019. Governor Wike also accused the Federal Government of abandoning the state, saying […]
Neighborhood Watch Law: IGP seeks clarifications from Wike.
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Zaki Ahmed, to write the Government of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and seek clarifications over the recent Neighborhood Watch law signed by the governor. The IGP order is with immediate effect. Idris mandated the Commissioner of Police to write to […]
Wike flags of EU, UNICEF water sanitation project.
Gladys Nweke Representative of Rivers State Governor and Commissioner of Water Resources, Professor Kaniye Ebeku (m), Amayanabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Jaja (2nd L) and Team Leader of the European Union Partners, Albert Acheten (2nd R) during the flag off of the execution of Rivers State Government, European Union and United Nations Children’s Fund ( […]
Allegations that Governor Wike will employ PDP members as Neighborhood watch officers is false – PDP Chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Achinike Goodluck, has reacted to allegations that Governor Wike is harbouring plans to recruit card carrying members of the PDP, as neighborhood watch officers. Mr Achinike described the allegations as a ploy by the opposition to smear the good intentions of the Governor. Achineke noted […]
Despite criticism, Wike to sign Neighborhood Watch Bill next week.
Not giving in to series if criticism following the passage of the Neighborhood Watch Bill by the Rivers State House of Assembly, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that he will sign the neighborhood watch bill next week to give effect to the legal existence of the bill. Governor Wike Stated that […]
Wike blames Federal Government for the recurring black soot in Rivers.
The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has placed the blame for the recurring menace of soot and the attendant environmental degradation in the state on the security agencies The Governor said that the destruction of illegal refineries by security agencies were responsible for the black soot threatening the well-being of residents of the state […]
Federal Government has not informed me of Buhari’s proposed visit – Wike
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described the proposed visit by President Muhammadu Buhari’s to the state as a desperate attempt to whip a dead horse as it is aimed at reviving the fortunes of the All Progressive Congress (APC) that is dead in the state. He said that the Federal Government has not informed him […]
APC-led federal government has no tangible project in Rivers State – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for what he has described as ‘neglect” of the state for three years since assuming office. Wike also berated the state chapter of the APC for failing to attract any developmental projects to the state. “The Federal Government has no tangible project in […]
Wike to Odufor Youths: Cooperate with Contractors.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged the youths of Odufor community to cooperate with the contractor handling the ongoing road project in the area, to ensure timely completion of the project. Governor Wike who made the appeal, at the official flag off the construction of the Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road in Etche Local Government Area, […]
Wike to street traders: stop defacing Portharcourt.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has warned roadside trader to desist from their act of defacing access roads within Portharcourt metropolis. The governor who gave the warning after inspecting the Garrison-Trans-Amadi-Elelenwo road which is under construction bemoaned the level of defacing wrath on the road by street trading. He said that displaying of wares […]