Wike hails Burna Boy as pride of Rivers
Governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has hailed the Grammy Award-winning Afrobeat star, Damini Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, as the pride of the state.
How NDDC duped Rivers govt N400m, Wike narrates to Reps
Says FG emboldens NDDC to undermine mandate states’ govs By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike on Thursday narrated to the House of Representatives how the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) allegedly duped Rivers State Government of N400Million over a failed partnership to develop the Mother and Child hospital in Port Harcourt. Wike, […]
Stop playing politics with projects – NDDGG tells Wike
By Davies Iheamnachor The Network for Defense of Democracy and Good Governance, NDDGG, has urged Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to stop playing politics with execution of projects in the state. NDDGG also said it has unravelled a plot to frame up Sobomabo Jackrich, NDDGG and KUF (Kengama Unity Forum) with trumped up allegation […]
NDDC: Group flays IYC over ‘attack’ on Wike
A group, Niger Delta Peace Volunteers, Eastern Niger Delta Zone, has upbraided the Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, for its attack on Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and described a statement credited to the IYC which stated that Governor Wike cannot stop a protest against NDDC in Rivers State, as provocative.
I’ll never malign Tinubu — Wike
By Davies Iheamnachor Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has stated that despite his political affiliation, he would not disrespect or malign the leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor, who was reacting to a media report that he (Wike) while on an Governor inspection visit on projects executed […]
Why Nigerians will vote out APC in 2023 – Wike
By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike says the failure of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle insecurity and corruption will compel Nigerians to vote out the party in 2023. Wike in Adamawa State on Thursday at the instance of Governor of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, said with the current economic woe in the country and […]
APC running vindictive government — Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government was running a vindictive administration, adding that the government only go after leaders who are not APC member.
Wike seeks end to external influence on NDDC
By Davies Iheamnachor Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has regretted the continuous interference of external forces, who are not from the oil-rich region, in the activities of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, noting that the act frustrates programmes of the commission. Wike also condemned the posture of some ethnic groups in the region that […]
Wike seeks end to external influence on NDDC
…Says NDDC’S cash must be used to develop region By Davies Iheamnachor Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has regretted the continuous interference of external forces who are not from the oil-rich region on the activities of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, noting that the act frustrates programmes of the commission. Wike, however, condemned the […]
Wike to NDDC: Execute projects in Rivers without my consent, face contempt suit
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike on Tuesday hinted that he would sue the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for contempt of court if the commission embarks on any development project for Rivers state without the consent of his government based on a subsisting court order.
Leave Buratai alone, HURIWA tells Wike
…Faults FG’s threat of another lockdown By Dirisu Yakubu Foremost rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, Monday, called on the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike to focus on delivering good governance to his people, rather than fixating on continuous criticisms of General Tukur Buratai, the nation’s immediate past Chief of […]
Wike, Uduaghan, Judges eulogize Pa Okowa
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Monday, visited his Delta State counterpart, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to commiserate with him over the death of his father, Chief Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa, describing the Octogenarian as a man of great substance who left a marvellous legacy.
Securing Rivers: Wike delivers new station to police
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt In demonstration of avowed commitment to protection of lives and property in Rivers state, Governor Nyesom Wike has delivered a purpose built police station to the State Police Command. The faciity in Kpopie, Khana Local Government Area (LGA), consist of an administrative block and 9 units of living quarters […]
As Nigerian, Wike has right to contest 2023 presidency – APC
By Davies Iheamnachor The All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that as a Nigerian the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has the right to contest for the 2023 presidency. The party also urged the Rivers State Government to stop fabricating tales in an effort to deny Governor Wike’s interest to contest the presidency in […]
Wike not behind 2023 presidential campaign posters – Rivers Govt
By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has denied authorising the flood of 2023 presidential campaign posters bearing his name in major streets of Abuja since Monday. Wike in a swift denial through Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, stated, “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Wike has not informed anyone that he […]
Wike commiserates Gov Emmanuel over death of party chair, PANDEF chair
…the secret of my relationship between Gov. Emmanuel & I – Gov. Wike Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commiserated with the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel over the recent loss of prominent indigenes of the state. Wike described the death of the State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr […]
