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Insecurity can’t end without state police-Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2022 0

Stephen Gbadamosi R i v e r s S t a t e g o v e r n o r, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Nigeria will not be able to end insecurity without state police, stating that without intelligence, the war against terrorism cannot be won. Wike, who is a presidential aspirant in […]

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Wike sacks Commissioner for Health, Princewill Chike

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021 0

Governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Monday announced the sack of his commissioner for Health Prof. Princewill Chike. The commissioner was sacked because he accepted to host the preliminary session of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, in Port Harcourt without the approval of the state government. The Governor made the announcement when […]

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Wike: Invasion on Justice Mary Odili’s residence, an assassination attempt

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday described the alleged invasion on the residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court as an alleged an assassination attempt. Wike while reacting to the invasion stated that the Federal Government would be held responsible if anything happens to the family of Odili. The Peoples […]

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Wike, Rivers leaders give FG 48 hours to probe raid on Justice Odili’s residence

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

*Malami’s denial unsatisfactory, says Rivers gov . *Imo lawyers accuse FG of intimidating judiciary Governor Nyesom Wike and leaders of Rivers State have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to bring to book those behind the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja last […]

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Appeal Court ruling: No individual can derail PDP’s mission to rescue Nigeria-Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

*As he hails ruling against Secondus to clear coast for PDP convention Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared that no individual, including the ousted Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, was capable of derailing the party’s mission to rescue Nigeria. Governor Wike stated that Secondus’ attempt

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Wike, Finance Commissioner relocate to Abuja over Supreme Court VAT Case

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike is really keen on ensuring that his case against the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, at the Supreme court goes in his favour. Governor Wike and his Finance commissioner, Isaac Kamalu landed in the capital city on Sunday, September 20th and are currently pursuing every means available to […]

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Wike directs Rivers Revenue Agency to fully enforce VAT collection

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2021 0

*As Court dismisses FIRS’ application for stay of execution of judgement on VAT collection Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike, on Monday, directed the Rivers State Revenue Service (RSRS) to fully implement the State Value-Added Tax Law 2021 which he assented to recently. The Daily Times recalls that a Federal High Court sitting in […]

Politics

Why PDP must replace Secondus, other NWC members – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has called for the replacement of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party if the party wants to win the 2023 general election. The PDP chieftain further stated that the internal crisis in the party is due to the failure of the NWC led by Uche […]

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Wike: Aliyu is a pathetic liar, serial traitor

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has lambasted the former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, calling him a pathetic liar, serial traitor and a liability to the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). Wike, at an interactive session with journalists on Monday in Port Harcourt, was reacting to an interview on Sunday where Aliyu allegedly […]

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It’s time to save Nigeria, Wike pleads with nationalists

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2021 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt As insecurity continues to plunge the nation into uncertainty, the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has called on those he referred to as true nationalists, who believe in the indivisibility of Nigeria, to rise and work together to rescue the country from disintegration. The governor made the call when […]

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Wike to FG: ‘Where are the Arms we bought for $1bn?’

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2021 0

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has asked the federal government to explain why $1 billion was taken from the Excess Crude Account to buy weapons for the war against insecurity. The governor requested President Muhammadu Buhari to keep officials accountable during a recent interview on Channels Television’s Newsnight, which aired on Monday. On […]

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I know they’ll come for me after office– Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2021 0

Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike has confirmed that he expects to face political persecution after he leaves office in 2023. He believes political forces will pursue him because of his strong opinions on issues. Wike stated that he is more than prepared for such challenges, adding that as part of his planning, he has […]

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I will frustrate you, Wike threatens Akpabio

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2021 0

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has threatened to irritate Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, over remarks made against South-South governors. On Friday, Mr. Wike said on live television that Akpabio is unqualified to tell Niger Deltans to ask their governors in the South-South what they do with their funds. He […]

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Buhari has opportunity to address demands of the people – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2020 0

Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, on Thursday stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has an opportunity to address the demands of the people or put the country “on fire”. This came two days after the federal government met with leaders of the South-South region. In that meeting the South-South leaders demanded the restructuring of Nigeria, in […]

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Umahi, Wike in war of words

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2020 0

By Charles Onyekwere Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has replied his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike, saying that the latter’s alleged dictatorial tendencies is killing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Umahi was reacting to a statement credited to Wike who said the former left the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) because of […]

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2023: Gov Wike reveals main reasons Umahi defected to APC

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2020 0

Rivers Sate governor, Nyesom Wike has explained reasons Ebonyi state governor and chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum (SGF), Dave Umahi defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Wike said his Ebonyi counterpart left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to pursue his presidential ambition. Daily Times recalls that Gov Umahi left PDP for APC in […]

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I don’t regret attacking IPOB members in Rivers – Wike gives reasons

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2020 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed satisfaction over the ongoing operations by security agencies in Oyibo Local Government Area of the state against members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Wike, who spoke in a live television interview in Port Harcourt, said he had no regrets waging war against IPOB, insisted that […]

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Wike bans IPOB in Rivers State, lifts curfew

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2020 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has signed an Executive Order banning the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state. Wike made this known on Wednesday during a state-wide broadcast in Port Harcourt. He said, “We have everything against the presence and activities of the legally proscribed and anarchic Indigenous People of […]

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Nigerians react: Wike bans #EndSARS protests in Rivers State

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2020 0

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has announced the ban of #EndSARS protests against police brutality set to be held in the state. In a statement put out on Monday night by the Rivers State Information Commissioner, Paulinus Nsirim, Wike gave a directive that his government was prohibiting all proposed protests against police brutality throughout the […]

Education

Tertiary Institutions, Sec. Schools, to reopen in Rivers Oct. 5

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

The Rivers State Government has approved the reopening of universities, other tertiary institutions, as well as secondary and vocational schools in the state, with effect from Monday, October 5, 2020. READ ALSO: NLC suspends protest in Rivers State Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the decision was made at the end of an emergency State Executive […]