Caverton Helicopters yesterday appealed to the federal government to prevail on the Governor of River State, Mr Nyesom Wike to release its pilots who have been remanded at the Port Harcourt prison. The governor accused the pilots of flying expatriates into River State without involving the state government in the testing and approval of the coronavirus status of the expatriates.

…Says state’s index case could be discharged weekend …Explains why he will no longer allow expatriates flights into Rivers RIVERS State Government has committed N2Billion of its 2020 contingency funds to purchase of foodstuffs for distribution to Rivers people as palliatives against hardship being posed by Corona Virus. Wike during a Monday update briefing at […]

* We are 90% ready to tackle pandemic -Wike * State govt set to share sit-at-home food palliatives By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – THE single confirmed case of Corona Virus (Covid-19) in Rivers state so far has tested negative under continuing medical care. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this Sunday in Port Harcourt following inspection […]

One of the greatest benefits of the investments by Governor  Nyesom  Ezenwo Wike  in the  security  of  lives and property ,  is the increased inflow of local and foreign investments.  Today,  Rivers State is the epicentre of investments in the country. 

…Recalls suspended council boss By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike has lifted the curfew he imposed on parts of Port Harcourt metropolis in sustained Rivers state’s aggressive measures to check the spread of coronavirus in the state. Wike had 30 March imposed the 24hr curfew from Education Bus Stop to Agip Junction […]

* Recalls suspended council boss By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has lifted the punitive curfew he imposed on parts of Port Harcourt metropolis in sustained Rivers state’s aggressive measures to check spread of Coronavirus in the state. Wike had on 30 March imposed the 24hr curfew from Education Bus Stop to […]

…You’re not enforcing lockdown with human face -Finebone By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike Wednesday appealed for patience and support of tense Rivers state populace to defeat Coronavirus (COVID-19) as the impact of State Government preventive orders bites harder on the people. Wike’s appeal comes as the harsh reality of the state […]

The Rivers Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in identified key areas of the state with high human traffic. This is contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday by Mr Soibi Max-Alalibo, Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Paulinus Nsirim. He quoted the Commissioner as […]

 Residents of parts of Port Harcourt were forced off the streets on Tuesday by security personnel as Gov. Nyesom Wike imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in parts of the state.

Ponders state wide curfew Suspends LG boss To derobe monarchs condoning markets opening in domains By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has imposed dusk to dawn curfew on specific localities in Port Harcourt and environs in furtherance aggressive measures to check spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Rivers State. Wike in yet another state broadcast Monday […]

In furtherance of the commitment of the Rivers State Government to protect residents of the state, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Monday announced that beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2020, all public parks, night clubs and cinemas will remain closed till further notice. 

GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike and outgoing chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state, Bro Felix Obuah have emerged heroes of the seamless congresses of the party which ended Saturday.

GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike, yesterday, vowed to use all he has to fight Amb Desmond Akawor, newly elected Rivers Stats Peoples Democratic (PDP) Chairman, if he falters in sustaining dominance of the party in the state’s politics.

By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – RULING Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state has defied the global caution of restricted public gatherings over Corona Virus (Covid-19) as 3534 delegates including Governor Nyesom Wike gather in Port Harcourt for Saturday’s PDP state congress. Wike, had in a state broadcast Friday afternoon, also ordered schools across […]

Improving the quality of education has always been a major focus of the Wike Administration.  When he took over leadership in 2015, the education sector was in dire need.