2023: We can’t miss opportunity to come back to power, Wike tells PDP leaders
By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has told leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, that the party cannot afford to miss the opportunity Nigerians have giving it to return to power in 2023. Wike also said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and other stakeholders will work […]
Demolition of hotels: Wike has thrown caution to the wind ― Kola-otitoju
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A public analyst, Mr Babajide Kola-Otitoju has condemned the demolition of hotels by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, describing it as “Draconian actions” Kolade-Otitoju, in a statement credited to him, titled: “On Wike’s Draconian Actions,” said, “I have been asked for my view on Governor Wike arresting motorists and threatening to auction […]
2023: I will not impose anybody on Rivers State ― Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not work towards imposing any Governor on Rivers people at the expiration of his second term in 2023. Speaking during a Solidarity Visit by the Orashi Region of Rivers State at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike said power can never […]
Continue to pray for my administration, Governor Wike urges Christians
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Christians to sustain their prayers for the success of his administration and the development of the State. Speaking during the Golden Jubilee Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of St Peter’s Anglican Church Rumuepirikom Deanery on Sunday, Governor Wike said the state is currently faced with enemies […]
COOP advises Wike against actions capable of undermining peace in parts of Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor The Conscience of Ogoni People, COOP, has advised Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State against actions capable of undermining the peace enjoyed by people of the state. This is coming following the installation and issuance of certificate of government recognition to Chief Hope Opusunji as the Opu-Kula by the Rivers State Government, […]
Rivers govt unveils Real Madrid FC football academy
Rivers State Government on Saturday unveiled the state-owned Real Madrid Football Academy in Port Harcourt, which was constructed to promote professional football. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, while inaugurating the academy, also unveiled the ultra-modern football training facility. This was done in the presence of officials of Real Madrid Football Club and Rivers Government […]
Governor Wike commissions Rumukwurusi, Elelenwo, Akpajo Road
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Saturday commissioned the Rumukwurusi, Elelenwo, Akpajo Road. Residents of the communities, Rumukwurusi, Elelenwo and Akpajo in Obio/Akpor and Eleme Local Government Areas trooped out to celebrate the Governor for the dualisation of the magnificent 5.6 kilometre Road. School children, mothers , traders and religious groups lined up the road, […]
2019: Tribunal confirms Governor Wike’s Re-election, dismisses Awara’s petition
The Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the 2019 general election, Biokpomabo Awara, against the Independent National Electoral Commission, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP).
Breaking : Tribunal dismisses Awara’s petition challenging Wike’s victory
The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has dismissed petitions challenging the election of Governor Nyeson Wike.
‘Wike ‘attempted using military’ to sabotage 2019 polls’
The Centre for Conflict Investigation and Dialogue has indicted Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, of attempting to compromise the 2019 polls. In a report, the group accused Wike of utter desperation for power, saying his thirst for power came to the fore during the last elections. “Mr Wike allegedly deployed foreign diplomats, splashing millions […]
Youths to partner Wike for glorious Rivers
Youths of Rivers state have expressed willingness to partner with governor Nyesom Wike to take the state to greater heights.
Soft spots
If Amaechi graciously concedes defeat and at least sincerely tries to reciprocate reconciliatory moves, he can add a lot of value
Our victory is for Rivers people says Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated that his victory is for all Rivers people, hence it is a new beginning for the state.
Gov. Wike inaugurates 2 commissions of inquiry
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Thursday inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the violence, killings and related matters during the Feb. 23 and March 9 general elections in the state.
Declare Nyesom Wike duly re-elected, Rivers women tells INEC
Rivers Women from the 23 Local Government Areas of the state have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) to conclude the Collation Process for the Governorship election and declare Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike duly re-elected.
Tension grips Rivers as INEC speaks today
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is expected to give today a fresh directive on how it expects to resolve the crisis that stalemated the Rivers State governorship election. The process had been suspended last Sunday by the election management body after some casualties that exceeded past levels of violence in the restive political state.
