Umahi: Wike’s presidency claim is a hypothesis ― Ologbondiyan
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as “a hypothesis” the claims by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, that defection of Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was induced by his desperation to be President. Spokesman of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, who stated this on […]
Wike reviews curfew, bans tricycles from Port Harcourt roads
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has reviewed the curfew imposed on parts of the state in the wake of the protest that rocked the nation, when hoodlums and looters took advantage of the #EndSARS protests.
Wike signs Executive Order proscribing IPOB in Rivers, says it’s terrorist group
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist group and signed an executive order to reinforce the ban on IPOB its activities in the state.
Just in: Wike signs Executive Order proscribing IPOB in Rivers
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has signed an executive order to reinforce the ban on the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its activities in the State. He made this known in a statement by Mr Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor. Ebiri stated that the governor, in a broadcast on Wednesday night […]
Alleged IPOB mayhem in Rivers: Wike pledges N20m for each family of slain security operative
By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike on Wednesday declared a N20Million compensation for each family of policemen and soldiers killed in Rivers state’s recent violent attacks linked to the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) The Governor also assured on rebuilding all police stations burnt by the proscribed IPOB in Oyigbo Local Government Area just as […]
Alleged IPOB mayhem in Rivers: Wike places N50m bounty on suspected ringleader
…Orders arrest of any Rivers resident linked to IPOB By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has declared one Stanley Mgbere wanted with a N50Million bounty for his arrest for allegedly leading proscribed Indigenous Peoples Organization of Biafra (IPOB) mayhem in Onne, Eleme Local Area, Rivers state. Wike in a Friday night broadcast also condemned perceived […]
Wike places N50m bounty on suspected IPOB ringleader, orders arrest of members
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared one Stanley Mgbere wanted with a N50 million bounty for his arrest for allegedly leading proscribed Indigenous Peoples Organization of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday’s fatal attacks in parts of Rivers state. The suspected IPOB members in the attacks from dawn of […]
SARS operatives made Rivers State ungovernable ― Wike
By Rasheed Sobowale The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has expressed his discontent at the unprofessionalism conduct of the disbanded Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The governor in a press statement on Friday claimed the unit made the state ungovernable for him. The statement which he posted on Twitter reads; “I call for a […]
FG trivialising EndSARS protesters’ demands ― Wike
By Rasheed Sobowale The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the direction of the National Economic Council, NEC that state governors should immediately establish state-based special security and human rights committee to supervise the newly formed police tactical units and all other security agencies. In his recent reaction, the governor said the […]
Rivers lost more people to SARS brutality than any state ― Wike
By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said the state has lost more people to Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, brutality than any other state of the federal. Wike, who spoke why addressing hundreds of protester, who stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, in protest of the disbanded […]
Breaking: Wike bows, joins #ENDSARS protest
By Nwafor Sunday Nyesome Wike of Rivers state, has bowed to pressure from Nigerian youths, withdrew his directives and joined #EndSARS protest in his state. Nigerian youths on Tuesday converged at the Government House, Port Harcourt, demanding for the presence of Wike who had warned them to jettison the idea. Speaking to the protesters during […]
