The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Hon. Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo has ordered the Federal Government to pay Rivers State $1,114,551,610.00 and Akwa-Ibom $2,258,411,586.00 respectively. The money is entitlements of Rivers and Akwa-Ibom States, based on the subsisting decision of the Supreme Court over production sharing contracts arising from the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts. Kelvin Ebiri, … Continue reading COURT AWARDS $1,114,551,610.00; $2,258,411,586.00 TO RIVERS, AKWA IBOM STATES

The Governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike has commended the performance of Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, saying his legacy projects would create more employment opportunities for Akwa Ibom people. Mr Wike said this while unveiling a 13.2km network of roads linking Nkana in Etinan local government area with Awa in Onna local government area. The Rivers State Chief Executive said that … Continue reading GOV WIKE COMMISSIONS NEW ROADS, FLAGS OFF NEW PETRO-CHEMICALS FACTORY, HOSPITAL IN AKWA IBOM