200,000 special assistants? Wike’s impunity demeans governance
By Olu Fasan STATE governors in Nigeria are probably the most imperious yet ineffectual sub-national politicians in the world. They treat their states as personal fiefdoms andbehave like tin gods. Delusions of grandeur and a ferocious sense of entitlement blind them to the transience of power. Above all, they are utterly unable to improve people’s […]
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Governor Wike means well for Rivers — Nsirim
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, has said that the contents of the new year broadcast made by Governor Nyesom Wike was a clear expression of his love for Rivers people. Nsirim said Governor Wike’s new year message which touched on issues such as artisanal crude oil refining which has polluted the […]
Wike assents N483.1bn 2022 Rivers Budget of Consolidation
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike on Tuesday assented to N483.1 billion 2022 Rivers State Budget of Consolidation with an assurance of his administration to achieve at least 80% implementation. Wike, shortly after signing into law the 22 Appropriations at the Government House, Port Harcourt, told the State Assembly, “By grace of […]
You’re shameless, hopeless, Wike tells Ayade, Umahi, other PDP defectors
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike on Tuesday described governors and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as lacking conscience and not trustworthy. Wike at the flag off of Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery Road and bridge with spur to the East-West Road at Woji town, […]
I’ve not promised anyone to be governor of Rivers in 2023 – Wike
By Davies Iheamnachor The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has not promised anyone to be governor of the state on 2023, vowing that he would resist any cabal within and outside the state contemplating to foist his successor on the people. The governor also declared that he has not anointed […]
OB Lulu-Briggs: Tributes galore as Aisha Buhari, GEJ, Wike grace state funeral for Rivers billionaire
Dumo Lulu-Briggs capable of filling his shoes – Aisha Buhari He was more than a good businessman – GEJ By Egufe Yafugborhi ABONEMA, the historical Kalabari town in Akuku Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State stood still Saturday as Governor Nyesom Wike, chief host, led the state funeral for Rivers billionaire and philanthropist, High Chief […]
