Wike sets up new security outfit, accuses Airforce of diverting armoured helicopters

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says two armoured helicopters worth over $10 Million that the State government gave to the Nigerian Airforce to fight crude oil theft and sea piracy in the State have been diverted to fight Boko Haram. The governor has meanwhile warned that the State will not hesitate to withdraw […]
Wike redeems pledge to artists
Why I sacked commissioner for environment – Wike
Justice Simeon Amadi confirmed as Rivers Chief Judge

The Rivers state House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Justice Simeon Amadi as the state’s Chief Judge. This is coming after some stakeholders expressed their displeasure that the most senior judge, Justice Joy Akpughunum was overlooked for the position. The house of assembly made this confirmation after the Governor, Nyesom Wike sent in […]
Wike sacks Commissioner over political ambitions
I will not succumb to sentiments over Chief Judge’s appointment
Why I didn’t take covid-19 vaccine publicly – Wike
Group accuses Wike of ethnic bias in Chief Judge’s appointment

Reactions have continued to trail the emergence of Hon. Justice Simeon C. Amadi as Chief Judge of Rivers State with some stakeholders describing it as shocking and against the earlier recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC). Joining the frail of condemnation of the process include the Network for the Defense of Democratic and Good […]
Wike appoints critic and APC chieftain’s son into revenue board.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Thursday appointed Ossaowa Andrew Uchendu, a son of his critic and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Andrew Uchendu as a member of the Rivers State Board of internal Revenue. Senator Uchendu is a member of the Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi’s faction of the All Progressives Congress and […]
Rivers State has no association with separatist groups – Wike
Wike offers foreign scholarships to three NYSC Presidential Honour Award recipients

Governor of Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has offered foreign scholarship to three indigenes of the State who were the recipients of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honour Award. He said the State is proud of the selfless and humanitarian service rendered by the three awardees during their NYSC programme. The governor announced the […]
Wike yet to deliver dividends of democracy in Rivers – UPTH CMD