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Wike kicks against $1bn ECA fund for FG

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2017 0

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state on Friday kicked against the authorization for the federal government to withdraw the sum of $1billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) belonging to all tiers of government. He was at the presidential villa, Abuja to brief President Muhammadu Buhari on

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Embrace common platform , Wike tells Rivers politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

Only a common platform, irrespective of political affiliations can attract Federal Government projects for the development of Rivers State. This is the declaration made by Governor Nyesom Wike to the politicians in Rivers State in Port Harcourt on Monday. Governor Wike said that the united front was needed to challenge the current situation where the […]

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‎3500 delegates for NAPPS conference in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

No fewer than 3500 delegates are billed to attend the 11th annual conference of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). A joint statement by the national publicity secretary/Chairman Mobilisation and Contact Committee, Bishop Opukeme and the South-South President of NAPPS, Martins Osakue, which was made available at the weekend to journalists in

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Rivers: APC alleges assassination attempt on Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2017 0

The Rivers APC has alleged an assassination attempt on the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi by an outrider attached to River state Governor Nyesom Wike’s convoy. It was not clear how it happened, but the All Progressives Congress spokesman in the state, claimed the outrider blocked Amaechi’s car, after allowing Amaechi’s security cars to pass. […]

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Rivers APC berates PDP for comparing Wike with Dakuku

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described as an aberration and a joke taken too far, the comparison of Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the President of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) with the governor of the state, Barrister Nyesom Wike, by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to a […]

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Southern governors meet in Lagos today, 12 years after last meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

….Fiscal federalism, devolution of powers top agenda Twelve years after their last gathering, governors from the Southern part of Nigeria will on Monday converge in Lagos to deliberate on how to forge stronger ties for the three geo-political zones. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello, […]

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Wike is an ally of IPOB – APC alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Nyesom Wike, the Governor of River state was Tuesday alleged to be a close ally of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, according to the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The state arm of the party said since the proscription of the pro-Biafra group, Wike has been “feeling vulnerable, disorientated and very […]

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October 1: Rivers People Believe In Nigeria’s Unity – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2017 0

Governor Nyesom Wike has advised the Nigerian government to ensure good governance to end the increasing agitation for secession. It’s 6 days to October 1 and several statements are being made about Nigeria’s Unity. Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike says Rivers people believe in Nigeria’s unity. The Governor made this known at the 57th Independence Church […]

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14 policemen to testify against 23 INEC officials over alleged N360m bribe

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2017 0

At least 14 police officers have been lined up to testify against 23 officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The officials are being accused of receiving N360m bribe from Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State during the December 10, 2016 rerun elections in the state. The Federal Government had dragged 23 officials of the […]

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Rivers government to shutdown Unregistered private Schools

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2017 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the State Government will shut down all illegal private schools in the state. The Governor also announced that majority of principals of public secondary schools in the state will be suspended for charging illegal levies which placed unnecessary burden on parents. Speaking at the Government House, Port […]

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PDP to Amaechi/Dakuku: What have you brought to Rivers as Minister, NIMASA DG?

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2017 0

The Chairman, Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Felix Obuah, has taken a swipe at the Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, saying that the people of the state had benefited nothing from the […]