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Wike compensates traders of burnt Fruit Garden Market

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2018 0

…Flags off reconstruction of the market The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has redeemed his pledge to compensate traders of the burnt Fruit Garden Market Port Harcourt, as he handed over bank drafts to them. The government also flagged off the reconstruction of the burnt

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Rivers NBA branches laud Wike for justice sector development

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

The Branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have described the Governor Nyesom Wike era as the years of abundance and growth for the legal profession in the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by leaders of the NBA in Rivers State to the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Chairman of […]

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Prove your faith by supporting Buhari for 2019, APC chieftain charges Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has been charged to back his praises for President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision for the Niger Delta by supporting his 2019 ambition. A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who charged the Governor in a statement made available to the media […]

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Nyesom Wike congratulates Rivers Angels on AITEO Cup win

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has congratulated the Rivers Angels Football Club for winning the AITEO Cup. Rivers Angels defeated Ibom Angels 3-0 on penalties to lift the AITEO cup (former federation cup for women). This is the 8th time they are winning the FA cup since 2010. The governor, in a statement signed by […]

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Legal luminaries laud Gov Wike over rapid development of Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

Former Attorney General of Adamawa State, Professor Maxwell Gidado (SAN) has declared that Rivers State was lucky to have what he described as action Governor. He said the governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike was committed to the rapid development of the state. Speaking during a State Dinner Organised in honour of the Nigerian Law School Class […]

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Rivers 2019: APC chieftain says Cole will defeat Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2018 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Ibifuro Tatua has commended the entrepreneurial acumen of the APC gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, Mr. Tonye Cole, saying he is the perfect antidote to Governor Nyesom Wike. Tatua, who is also the Convener, Tonye Cole Volunteer Group, spoke at a gathering of Rivers people in […]

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National Convention: PDP not blackmailed to accept Port Harcourt venue- Spokesperson

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

Contrary to insinuations in certain quarters that the choice of Port Harcourt as venue of Saturday’s national convention was forced on People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by certain interest in the party led by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, the party has said the choice was unanimously made. Spokesperson of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan at a […]

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PDP bows to Wike, holds Oct 6 National Convention in Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2018 0

…Presidential aspirants sign peace bond Apparently evading post- convention crisis imminent from threat by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, finally settled for Port Harcourt as venue of its national convention scheduled for October 6 and 7, 2018. The National Executive Council (NEC) of the party at its 82nd […]

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2019: I won’t vie for Vice President position, says Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has put to rest speculations making the rounds in certain quarters that he would contest the position of Vice President in the 2019 general elections. Speaking during the visit of the Osasu Show organisation at Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike said though some of […]

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APC to Wike: Name sponsored APC presidential aspirant in PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2018 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to name the party’s sponsored Presidential aspirant in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The Party in a reaction to the allegations by the Rivers State Governor that the APC has sponsored some PDP presidential aspirants said: “It is understandable that the PDP […]

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2019: West declares for Brick House under PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2018 0

…Says it’s time for riverine gov Barely 24 hours after Rivers State Governor, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike declared that he will be running for a second term in office in 2019, another aspirant, Soalabo West has also announced his willingness to contest for the governorship ticket on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party […]

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Rivers 2019: Professionals endorse Wike for re-election

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2018 0

Professionals in Rivers State, under the aegis of Rivers Professionals for Wike (RIVPROW) have endorsed Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for a second term. The Rivers Professionals announced their endorsement of Governor Wike during their solidarity visit to the Rivers State Governor at the Government House Port Harcourt yesterday. Leader of RIVPROW, Mr. Enemi

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Wike to APC: You have no business presenting guber candidate in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2018 0

The Rivers State governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that for the All Progressive Congress (APC) to contemplate presenting a governorship candidate for the 2019 election in the state shows that something was fundamentally wrong with the party. Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt, Governor Wike stated that aside the alleged plot to […]

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2019: Ikwerre women, youth groups declare support for Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2018 0

As the 2019 general elections draw near, Market women, youth-groups and commercial motor cyclists in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State have declared their unflinching support for the re-election of Governor Nyesom Wike. The groups cited what they described as the outstanding performance of the governor as the reason for their endorsement during the […]

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Rivers Govt denies plot to levy students for Wike’s campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

The Rivers State government has denied plot to levy students of tertiary institutions in the state to raise funds for the re-election campaign of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for a second term in 2019. The state branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had last weekend alleged that the state government was planning to levy […]

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Rivers bye-election: Police has declared war on Rivers State, Wike alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2018 0

*INEC cancels Saturday’s bye-election The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has alleged that the consistency with which the Police sabotaged the electoral process in Rivers State amounted to a declaration of war on the people. In a state broadcast on Sunday on the cancelled bye-election for Port Harcourt State Constituency, which was disrupted […]

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Rivers State bye-election: Wike warns trouble makers to keep away

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2018 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has alerted the public on plots by some politicians to import thugs and cultists to negatively influence the outcome of the Port Harcourt State Constituency 3 Bye-Election on Saturday. Governor Wike urged leaders of political parties and their candidates to advise their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully […]

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Wike attributes outstanding performance to Odili’s guidelines

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2018 0

The governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has attributed what he described as his outstanding performance as a governor to the three developmental secrets handed over to him by former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili. Speaking during a State Banquet to mark the 70th Birthday of Dr. Peter Odili in Port Harcourt […]

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Wike, others mourn, eulogise late Attorney-General of Rivers State

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2018 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has stated that the late Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) gave his best to the state, haven served with unparalleled commitment and loyalty. Speaking during a condolence visit by the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers at the Government House, Port […]

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Gov Wike tasks INEC on conduct of credible elections

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2019. The governor made this call when the new Rivers Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Obo Effanga paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. “Election can only be free and […]