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Wike converts site of demolished hotel to primary school

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2020 0

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has approved the conversion of the demolished hotel site to a primary school to serve the people of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday while justifying the actions of

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Wike alleges destruction of illegal refineries as cause of soot

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2018 0

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has attributed the hydrocarbon soot damaging the state’s environment to the process of destroying illegal refineries by security agencies. The Governor has also called on security agencies to find alternative ways of destroying illegal refineries, without damaging the environment. Speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Wike

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2019: My performance will enhance electoral fortunes of PDP in Rivers State, Wike says

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2018 0

The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the electoral prospects of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state have been enhanced following the outstanding performance of his administration. Speaking during a special appearance on Viewpoint, Rhythm FM Port Harcourt, a Phone-in Programme on Saturday, Governor Wike said that his projects and […]

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Wike to Christians: Take your destiny in your hands

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has called on Christians across Nigeria to rise up and take their destiny in their hands as they work for the return of the country to the path of development. Speaking during the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International-Nigeria 2017 Port Harcourt Regional Convention at the Yakubu Gowon […]

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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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FG using Court of Appeal to cause crisis in Rivers State, Wike says

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2017 0

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, led Federal Government was using the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, to cause crisis in Rivers State through contrived judgments and pronouncements. The governor alleged that the Court of Appeal President has used her position to […]

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Food production: Rivers to empower 20,000 youths with loans

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that his administration would encourage youths to embrace agriculture through the provision of necessary loan facilities. Speaking during the celebration of this year’s World Food Day in Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike said that his administration was partnering with the

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Rivers State Governor Wike urges Nigerians to disregard VP posters

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Nigerians to disregard Vice Presidential Posters being posted in parts of Abuja by a faceless group, describing it as the handiwork of mischief makers. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wik In a statement signed by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic […]

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Ngbuoshimini violence: Perpetrators will be brought to book, Wike vows

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the perpetrators of last Monday’s killings at Ngbuoshimini-Agip Water Front community in Obio/Akpor local government area of the state will be brought to justice. Speaking on Tuesday when he led members of the State Security Council for an on-the-spot assessment […]

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Wike to FG: Fight corruption within ambit of law

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2017 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged the Federal Government to fight corruption within the ambit of the law. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Primate of Anglican Church, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh, accompanied by Archbishops and Bishops of the church at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Governor Wike […]

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RSG to set up International Football Academy affiliated to Real Madrid

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2017 0

In order to promote sports in the state, the Rivers State Government has commenced the process for the establishment of a Football Academy that would be affiliated to Real Madrid Football Club of Spain. The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, on Monday met with officials of Interact Sports and Real Madrid Campus Experience […]

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IPOB: We will not tolerate attacks on other Nigerians, Wike warns

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2017 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the state government would not tolerate any attack on other Nigerians living in the state by members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) or any other group. In a state broadcast on the state security situation on Friday, Governor Wike announced that Rivers […]

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We will block all financial leakages to ensure even development, says Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2017 0

The Rivers State governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has stated that his administration would block all avenues of financial leakages in the state to enable it take developmental projects to all the nooks and crannies of the state.     Speaking during a meeting with private medical proprietors at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, […]

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Armed Forces Day: Wike launches Emblem Appeal, solicits support for legionnaires

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2017 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has called on Nigerians  to make direct investments in  the  lives of legionnaires  and the families  of late servicemen who lost their lives  defending  the territorial integrity of the country.    The governor who was speaking  during  the  2017 Emblem  Appeal Launch marking the 2017 Armed Forces and […]

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Amaechi imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2015 0

The Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared dusk-to-dawn curfew on Port Harcourt, the state capital, hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the result of the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. In a terse statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, George Feyi, the governor said the curfew […]

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Drama as Amaechi Refuses Accreditation

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2015 0

  Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, on Saturday morning refused to be accredited for the elections in his Ubima ward, Ikwerre local government area alleging that the result sheets were missing among items the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) came with for the exercise. In another development, a former governor of the state, Dr. […]