Electoral Bill: PDP GOVERNORS URGE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO OVERRIDE VETO OF PRESIDENT BUHARI

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have requested the National Assembly to consider overriding President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto as one tenable option towards achieving the intended reform of electoral jurisprudence for Nigeria. Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor, Kelvin Ebiri reports that at their meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, January 17, 2022, under the aegis of PDP Governors Forum, with a … Continue reading Electoral Bill: PDP GOVERNORS URGE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO OVERRIDE VETO OF PRESIDENT BUHARI

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Media, News, NUJ, Rivers News

NSIRIM CONSOLIDATES PEACE, AS NUJ RIVERS ELECTION HOLDS TOMORROW, JAN 18; CANDIDATES SIGN PEACE PACT

Ahead of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Chapter elections scheduled to take place tomorrow, Tuesday 18th January, 2022, candidates met at the office of the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communications, Rivers State, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim to sign peace pact. In attendance at the meeting were the immediate past Chairman, Comrade Stanley Job Stanley, who is recontesting the position for a second … Continue reading NSIRIM CONSOLIDATES PEACE, AS NUJ RIVERS ELECTION HOLDS TOMORROW, JAN 18; CANDIDATES SIGN PEACE PACT

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Media, NUJ

NUJ RIVERS COUNCIL ELECTION HOLDS TOMORROW, JAN 18

PRESS RELEASE The 7th Triennial Conference of the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ holds tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. This is sequel to the resolution of all contending issues that led to the several postponement of the election. A statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Credentials Committee, Mr Victor Tew and Secretary, Comrade Ogboka Chris Umeda said the … Continue reading NUJ RIVERS COUNCIL ELECTION HOLDS TOMORROW, JAN 18

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PDP, PDP GOVERNORS FORUM, Politics, PRESS RELEASE

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF THEIR MEETING IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, JANUARY 17, 2022.

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF THEIR MEETING IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, JANUARY 17, 2022. The PDP Governors’ Forum held its regular meeting crucial to the sustenance of our Democracy on Monday, 17th January, 2022, at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, the first in the new year. The meeting once again reviewed the state of the States, … Continue reading COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF THEIR MEETING IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, JANUARY 17, 2022.

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Environmental Pollution, Rivers News

THE FIGHT AGAINST “BLACK SOOT” AND THE QUESTION OF “WHY ACTING NOW?” – By Ugochukwu Oputa

With the recent actions taken by the Rivers State Government in addressing the soot menace in the state which have largely been successful so far, and appreciated by citizens of the state, a couple of persons have thrown up a narrative in a bid to play down on the efforts of the State Government in the fight against artisanal crude oil refining also known as … Continue reading THE FIGHT AGAINST “BLACK SOOT” AND THE QUESTION OF “WHY ACTING NOW?” – By Ugochukwu Oputa

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PDP, Politics

PDP’LL DEFINITELY PRODUCE NIGERIA’S NEXT PRESIDENT, SAYS AYU; AS GOV. WIKE HOSTS PDP GOVERNORS TO GALA NIGHT

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the party that is poised to produce the next president of the country. He maintained that the current inept rule of the All Progressive Congress (APC) led Federal Government, which has pulled the country backwards economically has to be changed. Special Assistant (Media) to Governor Nyesom Wike … Continue reading PDP’LL DEFINITELY PRODUCE NIGERIA’S NEXT PRESIDENT, SAYS AYU; AS GOV. WIKE HOSTS PDP GOVERNORS TO GALA NIGHT

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Delta Politics, Politics, PRESS RELEASE, RIGHT OF RESPONSE

2023: IBORI, OKOWA NOT ‘FIGHTING DIRTY’ OVER ANYBODY

January 17th, 2022 2023: IBORI, OKOWA NOT ‘FIGHTING DIRTY’ OVER ANYBODY The attention of the Movement for Stronger Delta, MSD, has been drawn to a recent publication by a pan-Delta online platform, titled: “DELTA 2023: Okowa, Ibori Fight Dirty Over Successor”, and posted on several social media groups and portals on Sunday, January 16, 2021. As a conscious and proactive Movement, determined and committed to … Continue reading 2023: IBORI, OKOWA NOT ‘FIGHTING DIRTY’ OVER ANYBODY

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PDP, Politics

PDP GOVERNORS MEET IN P/HARCOURT, MONDAY, JAN 17, TO CONSOLIDATE ON RESCUE, REBUILD NIGERIA PROJECT

January 16, 2022 PRESS STATEMENT PDP GOVERNORS MEET IN PORT HARCOURT TO CONSOLIDATE ON RESCUE AND REBUILD NIGERIA PROJECT The PDP Governors Forum will hold a Special Meeting on Monday 17th January 2022 at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt , the first in the new year. The meeting will review the state of the States, the state of the nation and readiness of … Continue reading PDP GOVERNORS MEET IN P/HARCOURT, MONDAY, JAN 17, TO CONSOLIDATE ON RESCUE, REBUILD NIGERIA PROJECT

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Delta News, Delta Politics, Politics

2023: DPV REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO OKOWA’S LEADERSHIP

Delta Political Vanguard (DPV), a formidable political pressure group in the state, on Saturday reaffirned commitment to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa ahead of 2023 general elections, saying “wherever Okowa goes, we go”. The group made up of formidable members with statewide followership, made this known at a well-attended new year get-together at Government Field, Boji-Boji, Agbor. National Chairman of the group, Chief Michael Diden, said the … Continue reading 2023: DPV REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO OKOWA’S LEADERSHIP

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ARMED FORCES, Rivers News

WIKE URGES PRESIDENT BUHARI TO STEM KILLINGS OF NIGERIANS BY BOKO HARAM, BANDITS; PLEDGES SUPPORT OF RIVERS GOVT TO MEMBERS, FAMILIES OF NIGERIAN LEGIONNAIRES

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to redouble efforts in fulfilling his cardinal electoral promise of securing the country. A report by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor, disclosed that speaking during the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Ceremony in Port Harcourt on Saturday, January 15, 2022, Governor Wike said Nigeria is at … Continue reading WIKE URGES PRESIDENT BUHARI TO STEM KILLINGS OF NIGERIANS BY BOKO HARAM, BANDITS; PLEDGES SUPPORT OF RIVERS GOVT TO MEMBERS, FAMILIES OF NIGERIAN LEGIONNAIRES

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Media, News, NUJ, Rivers News

NSIRIM, NWUKE BROKER PEACE IN RIVERS NUJ; PARTIES AGREE TO HOLD ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY, JAN 18

The various factions in the lingering conflict over the triennial delegates conference of the Rivers State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), met on Saturday, 14/1/2022, resolved to sink their differences and allow the conference billed to produce elected officers for the union to hold next Tuesday, January 18, 2021. The peace meeting, which was convened at the instance of the the Rivers … Continue reading NSIRIM, NWUKE BROKER PEACE IN RIVERS NUJ; PARTIES AGREE TO HOLD ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY, JAN 18

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National Assembly, National news, News

Twitter Ban Lift: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS SAYS FG HAS NO RIGHT TO REGULATE FREEDOM OF OPINION

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned in strong terms the declaration by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government of Nigeria of having lifted the ban on the use of Twitter in Nigeria, affirming that the ban in the first place was unconstitutional The Caucus described the “declaration” as a further demonstration of the Federal Government’s appetite to suppress constitutionally … Continue reading Twitter Ban Lift: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS SAYS FG HAS NO RIGHT TO REGULATE FREEDOM OF OPINION

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Rivers News, Security

WIKE GIVES LGA CHAIRMEN 48 HOURS ULTIMATUM TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL REFINERY SITES, OPERATORS; DEMANDS REDEPLOYMENT OF DPO, NSCDC OFFICER IMPLICATED IN ILLEGAL REFINERY ACTIVITIES

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the 23 Local Government Chairmen to provide a comprehensive list of illegal refineries and their operators within their jurisdiction. Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor, Kelvin Ebiri, reports that Governor Wike gave the ultimatum at a meeting with the council chairmen and heads of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian … Continue reading WIKE GIVES LGA CHAIRMEN 48 HOURS ULTIMATUM TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL REFINERY SITES, OPERATORS; DEMANDS REDEPLOYMENT OF DPO, NSCDC OFFICER IMPLICATED IN ILLEGAL REFINERY ACTIVITIES

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Environmental Pollution, Rivers News

Soot: RT. HON. DEKOR LAUDS GOV WIKE ON PROACTIVE MEASURES TO CHECKMATE ILLEGAL BUNKERERS

PRESS STATEMENT Soot: Rt. Hon. Dekor Lauds Gov Wike On Proactive Measures To Checkmate Illegal Bunkerers The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor has commended the Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for steps being taken to tackle the activities of illegal refining of crude oil products popularly called ‘Kpo-fire’ by declaring those behind the illegal … Continue reading Soot: RT. HON. DEKOR LAUDS GOV WIKE ON PROACTIVE MEASURES TO CHECKMATE ILLEGAL BUNKERERS

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Delta News, Delta Politics, Politics

DELTA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ASPIRANT FIDEL ONWODI PROMISES EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Fidel Eweniwe Onwordi, has declared to represent Aniocha North State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly. He said he has the competence for the job. According to the Brunel University, West London trained Engineer, “Aniocha North needs more in terms of social amenities. Many of our youths are … Continue reading DELTA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ASPIRANT FIDEL ONWODI PROMISES EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION

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Rivers News, Rivers Sanitation/Environment

RIWAMA Sole Administrator, Obuah Says Wastes’ll Be Noticed In Parts Of P/Harcourt From Friday, Jan 14

PRESS STATEMENT RIWAMA Sole Administrator, Obuah Says Wastes Will Be Noticed In Some Parts Of Port Harcourt From Friday, January 14 …Says RIWAMA Has Challenges With Its Dumpsites, Leading To Closure … Assures That The Agency Is Working On Acquiring New Dumpsites The Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, Bro. Felix Obuah has explained why wastes will be noticed in some parts of … Continue reading RIWAMA Sole Administrator, Obuah Says Wastes’ll Be Noticed In Parts Of P/Harcourt From Friday, Jan 14

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#herdsmen, Controversy, National news, News

FED GOVT LIFTS TWITTER BAN (FULL STATEMENT)

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. The decision was announced by the Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE. Kashifu, in a statement in Abuja, said the approval was given following a memo written to the President by Minister of Communications and Digital … Continue reading FED GOVT LIFTS TWITTER BAN (FULL STATEMENT)

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ARMED FORCES, Rivers News

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: GOV WIKE TO LEAD OTHERS IN LAYING WREATH, ON SATURDAY, JAN 15

As final touches are being put in place to ensure a memorable conclusion of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration on Saturday 15th January in Rivers State, the State Government says it is good to show support and celebrate the nations armed forces and their families. Speaking to newsmen during the inspection of the venue for the grand-finals for the Remembrance Day Celebration in … Continue reading Armed Forces Remembrance Day: GOV WIKE TO LEAD OTHERS IN LAYING WREATH, ON SATURDAY, JAN 15

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Oyo State News/Politics, PDP, Rivers News

GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE PDP IF WE FAIL TO RESCUE NIGERIA – Gov Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said God will not forgive the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, if it fails to rescue Nigerians from socio-economic hardship inflicted on them by sadistic policies of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led federal government. The governor insisted that for the PDP to actualise the sacred objective of rescuing Nigeria from poor governance that has characterised the APC led … Continue reading GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE PDP IF WE FAIL TO RESCUE NIGERIA – Gov Wike

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News, View Point

THE TINUBU DECLARATION – By Sogbeye Eli

*About* *Yesterday*… _By_ _Sogbeye_ _Eli_ Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Muslim from Iragbiji in Osun State who found his way to Lagos and subsequently the Office of Governor of the State at Alausa, Ikeja in 1999 with a re-election in 2003, made his intent to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 known to the incumbent in the meeting captured in this picture. No news!! However, … Continue reading THE TINUBU DECLARATION – By Sogbeye Eli

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Delta News, News

DTHA Deputy Speaker Hails Okowa, As Umutu Vocational Centre Set To Commence Academic Activities In April

ASABA/Nigeria: The Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ochor Christopher Ochor, had commended Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for giving approval for the commencement of academic activities at the Delta Skill Acquisition and Vocational Centre, Umutu, Ukwuani Local Government Area. Ochor gave the commendation when members of the Delta State Technical and Vocational Education Board, led by its Executive Secretary, Engr. Smart Ikem … Continue reading DTHA Deputy Speaker Hails Okowa, As Umutu Vocational Centre Set To Commence Academic Activities In April

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Media, News, Rivers News

GOV WIKE’S AGENDA IS TO MAKE RIVERS SAFE, HEALTHY – Nsirim

*** CALLS FOR AGGRESSIVE MEDIA ADVOCACY Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim has said that the new year agenda as pronounced by the State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, is designed primarily to make the State safe and healthy for the citizenry. Nsirim gave the assurance at a meeting with Chief Executives of Rivers State Government owned media organisations in his office … Continue reading GOV WIKE’S AGENDA IS TO MAKE RIVERS SAFE, HEALTHY – Nsirim

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News, Rivers News, Rivers Sanitation/Environment

Take Your Work Serious, Obuah Charges RIWAMA Service Providers

PRESS STATEMENT Take Your Work Serious, Obuah Charges RIWAMA Service Providers The Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Bro. Felix Obuah has appealed to Service Providers working with the Agency to show more commitment to their work as the Agency would not condone any form of laxity or indolence in the new year. Speaking while addressing Service Providers working with the … Continue reading Take Your Work Serious, Obuah Charges RIWAMA Service Providers

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PRESS RELEASE, RIGHT OF RESPONSE

Akpodoro: EX-‘WARLORD’ OR VICIOUS BUSYBODY ETHNIC JINGOIST, MISCHIEF-MAKER

Date: 11/01/2022 Akpodoro: Ex-‘warlord’ Or Vicious Busybody Ethnic Jingoist, Mischief-Maker It has become necessary for the Movement for Stronger Delta (MSD) to intervene again by calling attention to another devious, stage-managed, vicious outing also directed at the person of His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, and this time by a self-styled warlord; a certain fellow called A. Eshanekpe Israel, also said … Continue reading Akpodoro: EX-‘WARLORD’ OR VICIOUS BUSYBODY ETHNIC JINGOIST, MISCHIEF-MAKER

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Bayelsa News/Politics, PDP, Politics, Rivers News

PDP MUST UNITE TO HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE – Gov Wike

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and other stakeholders will work tirelessly for the party to produce the next Nigerian president in 2023. He urged those fanning the embers of discord over the issue of zoning of presidential ticket and dividing governors, to focus their energy on rebuilding and strengthening the party ahead of the 2023 general elections. … Continue reading PDP MUST UNITE TO HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE – Gov Wike

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ARMED FORCES, Delta News

RENEW SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD, LOVE, PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE, OKOWA TELLS NIGERIANS

A thanksgiving service to mark the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day has been held in Asaba with a charge on Nigerians to renew their spirit of brotherhood, love and peaceful co-existence for the progress of the nation.The Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, gave the charge yesterday during the service held at the Very Reverend Omeni Methodist Church, Asaba.The Governor, who was represented … Continue reading RENEW SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD, LOVE, PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE, OKOWA TELLS NIGERIANS

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News, Rivers News, STATE BROADCAST

Black Soot: WIKE DECLARES 19 BUNKERING, ILLEGAL REFINERIES’ KINGPINS WANTED

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared nineteen (19) persons wanted for operating illegal crude oil refining sites responsible for the black soot pandemic in the State. The governor has also directed the Rivers State Head of Service to query one Mr. Temple Amakiri, a Director in the Ministry of Energy, for abetting bunkering activities and hand him over to the police for investigation … Continue reading Black Soot: WIKE DECLARES 19 BUNKERING, ILLEGAL REFINERIES’ KINGPINS WANTED

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ARMED FORCES, Rivers News

WE WILL NOT FORGET THE SACRIFICES OF OUR ARMED FORCES – Gov Wike

The Rivers State Government says it would continue to remember the Sacrifices made by the Country’s Armed Forces. The State Chief Executive, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated this during the Thanksgiving Mass/Inter-Denominational Church Service in Commemoration of the year, 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Chaplaincy, Catholic Institute of West Africa(CIWA) Rumuibekwe, Port Harcourt on Sunday 9th January, 2022. … Continue reading WE WILL NOT FORGET THE SACRIFICES OF OUR ARMED FORCES – Gov Wike

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Delta News

ELUMELU EMPOWERS TWO YOUTHS WITH COMPLETE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WORTH N7MILLION

In his avid resolve to ensure engagement of Youths in gainful endeavors, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has empowered two youths, talented in music, with complete musical instruments. The Youths, Udeh Vincent Ifeanyi and Oseh Samuel Odiogor are musicians from Onicha-Uku in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State who were in dire need of the very … Continue reading ELUMELU EMPOWERS TWO YOUTHS WITH COMPLETE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WORTH N7MILLION

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Politics, PRESS RELEASE

REVD HON FRANCIS WAIVE CALLS ON PROF OSINBAJO TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT

The Honorable member of the House of Representatives from Ughelli North Ughelli South Udu Federal Constituency has called on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest the 2023 Presidential election on the Platform of the All Progressives Congress APC.In a Press Release personally signed by the lawmaker yesterday, Rev Hon Waive who is the only APC member of the House from Delta State opined that the … Continue reading REVD HON FRANCIS WAIVE CALLS ON PROF OSINBAJO TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT

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News, Rivers News, Security

Black Soot: WIKE TASKS RIVERS CP, OTHERS TO ARREST, PROSECUTE ARTISANAL REFINERS

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has charged the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to collaborate with the other Security Agencies, Council Chairmen and Traditional Rulers to fish out all those involved in illegal bunkering and artisanal refining for prosecution. The governor accused persons engaged in illegal bunkering and artisanal refining for the black soot environmental menace that is endangering the health of residents of the State. … Continue reading Black Soot: WIKE TASKS RIVERS CP, OTHERS TO ARREST, PROSECUTE ARTISANAL REFINERS

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Environmental Pollution, Security

GOV WIKE IMPLORES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES TO END ILLEGAL OIL REFINING IN RIVERS

The Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has implored the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to end illegal bunkering and artisanal refining in the State Governor Wike made the call during the special Juma’at prayer in commemoration of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the State Central Mosque in Port Harcourt on Friday. The Governor, who was represented by … Continue reading GOV WIKE IMPLORES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES TO END ILLEGAL OIL REFINING IN RIVERS

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News, PDP, Politics

2023: We Have Not Zoned Our Presidential Ticket – PDP

January 8, 2022 Press Statement 2023: We Have Not Zoned Our Presidential Ticket -PDP The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to comments and speculations from certain individuals claiming that our Party has zoned its Presidential ticket to a particular part of the country. This is completely misleading as it does not in any way represent the position of our Party. … Continue reading 2023: We Have Not Zoned Our Presidential Ticket – PDP

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Culture and Tradition, Delta News

DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONER HONOURS OMU ANIOMA, FOR SUPPORT TO COMMAND

– By Patrick Ochei Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Mohammed Ali has honoured the Queen Mother of Anioma and Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu with an award plaque, in recognition of her enormous support to the Police in Delta State in terms of peace initiatives and defence of law and order. The CP while presenting the plaque, had eulogized Omu Dunkwu as an … Continue reading DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONER HONOURS OMU ANIOMA, FOR SUPPORT TO COMMAND

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Media, News, NUJ, Rivers News

GOV WIKE HAS SET RIVERS ON THRESHOLD OF DEVELOPMENT – Nsirim

*** Urges Journalists To Be Part Of NEW Vision History Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has set the State on the threshold of a development agenda that catalyses progress in all facets of life, the State Information and Communications Commissioner, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim has said. He, therefore, charged journalists in Rivers State to work to be part of Governor Nyesom Wike’s agenda to build … Continue reading GOV WIKE HAS SET RIVERS ON THRESHOLD OF DEVELOPMENT – Nsirim

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Delta News, News

OCHOR CHARGES UKWUANI CLAN PG’s TO SUPPORT OKOWA FOR MORE DEVELOPMENT

The Deputy Speaker, and member representing Ukwuani State Constituency, in the Delta State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Ochor C. Ochor has admonished the President-Generals of the nine clans in Ukwuani Local Government Area, to carryout activities that will bring development to their various communities. The Legislator gave the advice during a courtesy call by the President-Generals in his country home in Umutu, on Thursday, … Continue reading OCHOR CHARGES UKWUANI CLAN PG’s TO SUPPORT OKOWA FOR MORE DEVELOPMENT

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Culture and Tradition, Delta News

OKOWA SAYS LEISURE PARK, FILM VILLAGE’LL CHANGE ASABA LANDSCAPE

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Thursday, January 6, said the ongoing Leisure Park and Film Village project would when completed, change the landscape of Asaba. Speaking to newsmen after inspecting the twin projects, Okowa expressed optimistism that the projects would be completed in February, 2022. He stated that equipment for the leisure park and film village had arrived at Lagos seaports and would be … Continue reading OKOWA SAYS LEISURE PARK, FILM VILLAGE’LL CHANGE ASABA LANDSCAPE

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Police, Rivers News, Security

GOV WIKE DONATES N30MILLION TO FAMILIES OF SLAIN POLICE OFFICERS IN RIVERS

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, on Thursday, 6/1/2022, presented N30million to the families of three police officers of the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police who died in the line of duty in the State last year. The deceased officers, Police Inspectors Isaac Isodje, Saviour Udeh and Ebenezer Edward who served under the Diobu Division of the State Command, were slain by armed … Continue reading GOV WIKE DONATES N30MILLION TO FAMILIES OF SLAIN POLICE OFFICERS IN RIVERS

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#nnpc, National news, News

NNPC Board: SEN OKADIGBO IS NEW CHAIR, AS PRES. BUHARI APPOINTS BOARD MANAGEMENT OF NNPC LTD

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Senator Margret Okadigbo as the new Board Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd, NDDC. Lady Margaret Okadigbo, who represented Anambra North senatorial district as Senator under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 7th Senate, from 2011 – 2015, is the wife of late former Senate President, Chuba Okadigbo, who was also running mate to President Buhari in … Continue reading NNPC Board: SEN OKADIGBO IS NEW CHAIR, AS PRES. BUHARI APPOINTS BOARD MANAGEMENT OF NNPC LTD

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Rivers News, Rivers Politics

Ogoni Day: ABE, LIKE WIKE, URGES OGONIS TO WORK TOGETHER

Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, former Senator who represented Rivers South/East in the National Assembly, as well as former Board member who represented the South/South region, in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPC Board, has joined Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to reiterate the need for Ogoni’s to work together in their own interest. Senator Abe, in a widely circulated statement in reaction to Governor … Continue reading Ogoni Day: ABE, LIKE WIKE, URGES OGONIS TO WORK TOGETHER

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Media, Rivers News

GOV WIKE MEANS WELL FOR RIVERS PEOPLE – Nsirim

Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim says the contents of the new year broadcast made by the State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is 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 environment with soot, notorious activities of cart pushers … Continue reading GOV WIKE MEANS WELL FOR RIVERS PEOPLE – Nsirim

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Akwa Ibom News/Politics

AKAN UDOFIA INAUGURATES PIG, POULTRY FARM IN IKOT EKPENE

A business magnate and frontline 2023 governorship in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Akan Udofia, says for Nigeria to be among the top economies of the world, young people must be at the forefront of global change, entrepreneurship and innovation. Obong Udofia, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Desicon Engineering Limited, was speaking while inaugurating Taric Farm owned by Mr. Ime Udofia, a youth leader … Continue reading AKAN UDOFIA INAUGURATES PIG, POULTRY FARM IN IKOT EKPENE

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Rivers News, Rivers Politics

Gov Wike To Ogoni: BE MORE UNITED, STOP DESTROYING YOURSELVES

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has berated the leaders and people of Ogoni ethnic nationality for promoting disunity among themselves while blaming the backwardness of their area on others. Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor, disclosed in a report that Governor Wike made the accusation at the 30th celebration of Ogoni Day with the theme, “Leaving no one behind”, that … Continue reading Gov Wike To Ogoni: BE MORE UNITED, STOP DESTROYING YOURSELVES

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Culture and Tradition, Delta News

New Year Visit: DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONER, ALI EXTOLS OMU ANIOMA’S LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

– By Patrick Ochei Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Mohammed Ali has extolled the leadership qualities of Obi Martha Dunkwu (Omu Anioma and Nneoha), describing her as an undisputable mother to all and a pillar of culture and traditions. He made this assertion when he visited the Royal Mother at her Palace in Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA of Delta State, in fulfillment of … Continue reading New Year Visit: DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONER, ALI EXTOLS OMU ANIOMA’S LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

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Delta News

DELTA TO COMPLETE ONGOING PROJECTS IN 2022 – Aniagwu

The Delta State Government says its 2022 budget of N479 billion was aimed at completing all ongoing projects across the state. State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who stated this on ChannelsTV live programme monitored in Asaba, on Monday, January e, 2021, said the Okowa administration would take advantage of the 2022 budget, being the last full year budget, to complete major ongoing projects … Continue reading DELTA TO COMPLETE ONGOING PROJECTS IN 2022 – Aniagwu

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Enugu State News/Politics, Rivers News

IT’S HYPOCRITICAL TO IGNORE ELECTORAL ACT AND SIGN UNIMPLEMENTABLE 2022 BUDGET – Gov Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said it was hypocritical for President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the heavily padded and unimplementable 2022 budget passed by the National Assembly, but declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The governor said the speed at which the President signed the 2022 budget which he had described as unimplementable was curious and smacks of insensitive to the … Continue reading IT’S HYPOCRITICAL TO IGNORE ELECTORAL ACT AND SIGN UNIMPLEMENTABLE 2022 BUDGET – Gov Wike

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BAUCHI NEWS, News, Rivers News

NIGERIA BECAME A MISTAKE WITH ELECTION OF APC, PRES. BUHARI IN 2015, SAYS WIKE AT NEW YEAR VISIT TO BAUCHI GOV; AS EMIR OF BAUCHI HONOURS RIVERS GOV

In his usual down to earth posture, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike declared on Saturday, January 1st, 2021, that Nigeria became a mistake in 2015 when APC and President Muhammadu Buhari were elected into power. Nyesom Wike who was in Bauchi State to pay a new year visit to his friend and brother Governor, H.E Bala Muhammed of Bauchi said that since the coming of … Continue reading NIGERIA BECAME A MISTAKE WITH ELECTION OF APC, PRES. BUHARI IN 2015, SAYS WIKE AT NEW YEAR VISIT TO BAUCHI GOV; AS EMIR OF BAUCHI HONOURS RIVERS GOV

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News, View Point

FOR WIKE 2022 BEGAN BEFORE IT BEGAN – by Sotonye Ijuye-Dagogo

He was in Sokoto State on New Year’s eve. He was in Benue and Bauchi States on New Year’s day. His state-wide broadcast revealed months of considerations. He itched so long for 2021 to end. The new year is here at last. But for Governor Wike, the year began before it really began. The governor is north-trotting and he is doing so assiduously. The race … Continue reading FOR WIKE 2022 BEGAN BEFORE IT BEGAN – by Sotonye Ijuye-Dagogo

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Rivers News, Sokoto News

GOV WIKE DEPLORES BANDITS ATTACK IN SOKOTO; COMMENDS SULTAN ROLE IN STABILISING THE NATION

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has deplored bandits attack in Sokoto State and commiserated with the government and the Sultan over the unwarranted killing of innocent citizens by bandits. The governor, who condemned the recent spate of killings in Sokoto, said the government and people of Rivers State consider the dastardly activities of marauding bandits as barbaric. Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to … Continue reading GOV WIKE DEPLORES BANDITS ATTACK IN SOKOTO; COMMENDS SULTAN ROLE IN STABILISING THE NATION

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Akwa Ibom News/Politics, News

AKAN UDOFIA BOOSTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NSIT IBOM WITH N6M; AS OAU UNITY CUP 2021 ENDS

The ancient village of Afaha Offiong in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom came alive on January 1st, 2022, when the 2021 edition of the Akan Udofia Unity Cup, sponsored by the leading Governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Akanimo Udofia reached its grand finale and witnessed a massive turn out at the Nsit Ibom Township Stadium, Afaha Offiong. Two-term Chairman of … Continue reading AKAN UDOFIA BOOSTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NSIT IBOM WITH N6M; AS OAU UNITY CUP 2021 ENDS

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