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2023: I will not impose my successor on Rivers -Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2021 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Thursday said he would not impose any governorship aspirant of his choice on the people of Rivers come 2023. Wike gave the assurance in a statement issued by Mr Kelvin Ebiri, his Special Assistant on Media, in Port Harcourt. He assured that the leadership of the

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I will be remitting N5m monthly to federal fire service for fire trucks maintenance- Governor Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2021 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has pledged N5 million monthly to the Federal Fire Service for the maintenance of firefighting trucks in the state. He made the promise during the commissioning of one modern firefighting truck, Basic Life Support Ambulance (BLS) and one water tanker on Thursday in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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2023: Wike holds meeting with former Abia Governor, Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2021 0

Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has met Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Senator Kalu arrived Port Harcourt around 9pm on Wednesday to the reception of Governor Wike. This is Kalu’s first visit to the Rivers State Government House since he left as Governor in 2007. The […]

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Wike increases number of worshippers in churches to 70

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the restriction on the number of worshipers that can participate in a gathering for services per church in the State from 50 to 70 persons. Modalities are also being worked out for the number of Moslems that will participate in Friday prayers. READ ALSO: 69 killed, livestocks […]

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Wike swears in 9 commissioners, 17 permanent secretaries

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday swore in nine Commissioners and 17 new Permanent Secretaries appointed by his administration. .Speaking on Wednesday at the swearing-in of the new commissioners, Wike urged them to shun `ethnic jingoism’ because they were appointed to serve the state and not their respective ethnic nationalities. Ohanaeze decries Police silence, […]

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Wike approves enrolment of more pensioners on payroll

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has approved the inclusion of 2,673 additional retirees into the monthly pension payment scheme of the state government. According to a statement on Sunday by the Director-General, Rivers State Pension Board, Ijeoma Samuel, the approval followed the completion of biometric data capture of the new pensioners. Attack on Amaechi: Niger […]

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Intervene over delay in Lulu-Briggs burial-Group urges Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2019 0

A Civil Society Coalition for Peace and Justice (CSPJ) in conjunction with the Kalabari Heritage Forum has called on Gov. Nyeson Wike of Rivers to intervene in the delay in burying the late business mogul, Mr Benson Lulu-Briggs. The group also called on the governor to look into the crisis that led to the delay. […]

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Gov. Wike swears in new SA, Perm. Sec.

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike on Friday swore-in the Special Adviser on Real Madrid Academy, Christopher Green and the Permanent Secretary,  Ministry of Lands, Mr Alozie Nwala in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the ceremony, Wike pledged to nurture the Academy into a world class institution for the development of professional football. He said: “The Real Madrid Academy is […]

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I will fulfill all my promises because you deserve it- Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2017 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said on Saturday that he would redeem all his electoral promises to Ahoada people by completing all ongoing projects in the local government area. The governor, who dropped the hint at Ahoada in Ahoada West local government area of Rivers at a traditional reception held in honour of Sen. Osinakachukwu […]

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‘You’re very stupid’ -Gov. Rochas tells Omojuwa

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

‘You’re very stupid’ -Gov. Rochas tells Omojuwa for asking when Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos will get their statues Sharing a photo of Gov. Nyesom Wike who was pictured earlier today with Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos, social activist, J.J Omojuwa asked Gov. Rochas when they’ll be getting their own statues. The Governor who has been under […]