Category: Rivers News

Governance, News, Rivers News, Rivers Politics

OUR DEVELOPMENT AGENDA IS STATE-WIDE – Gov. Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says development projects are executed in every local government area of the state to improve the socioeconomic life of the people. The governor stated that such holistic commitment to development is in keeping with the promise made to the people to serve them efficiently and leave the state better than he met it. Rivers State Commissioner for Information and … Continue reading OUR DEVELOPMENT AGENDA IS STATE-WIDE – Gov. Wike

flashpointnewsLeave a comment
COVID-19/CoronaVirus, News, Rivers News

GOV WIKE LIFTS LOCKDOWN ON BONNY ISLAND, ONNE COMMUNITY; TO MAKE STATE BROADCAST ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 7

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Rivers State Government has lifted the lockdown imposed on Bonny Local Government Area and Onne in Eleme Local Government Area with effect from 6a.m Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Governor Nyesom Wike will also make a state-wide broadcast to the people of the state on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Paulinus Nsirim Commissioner for Information and Communications July 6, 2020 Continue reading GOV WIKE LIFTS LOCKDOWN ON BONNY ISLAND, ONNE COMMUNITY; TO MAKE STATE BROADCAST ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 7

flashpointnewsLeave a comment
Controversy, News, RIGHT OF RESPONSE, Rivers News, Rivers Politics

Femi Adesina: THE CASE OF A KING’S COUNSEL TURNED COURT JESTER – By Marshal Obuzor

Permit me to explain the issue of the N78 billion refund and Governor Wike’s appreciation letter in simple terms. A person is owing a class of 36 people some money for work previously done for him, two years ago (2018) he refunded 31 of them leaving 5 outstanding. He finally starts the process of refund to the last 5 people and 1 person out of … Continue reading Femi Adesina: THE CASE OF A KING’S COUNSEL TURNED COURT JESTER – By Marshal Obuzor

flashpointnewsLeave a comment
News, RIGHT OF RESPONSE, Rivers News

THE WIKE THAT I KNOW – By Paulinus Nsirim

Several comments, interpretations, narratives and theories have greeted the recent letter written by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State to President Muhammadu Buhari, expressing the sincere appreciation of the Rivers State Government and people to Mr. President, for approving the sum of N78.9 billion to the state, as refund of monies expended by the State on federal projects in the state.Most of these responses … Continue reading THE WIKE THAT I KNOW – By Paulinus Nsirim

flashpointnewsLeave a comment
Governance, News, Rivers News

GOV WIKE THREATENS TO SANCTION ERRING PROJECT CONTRACTORS; TO REVIEW CONTRACT OF 5000 CAPACITY NYSC AUDITORIUM

Rivers state governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that contractors who fail to abide by the contractual agreement in handling projects in the state will be sanctioned. Governor Wike said it is unacceptable for contractors, particularly those who have received full payment before the COVID-19 pandemic to use it as an excuse not to deliver their projects on time or compromise set standard. The governor … Continue reading GOV WIKE THREATENS TO SANCTION ERRING PROJECT CONTRACTORS; TO REVIEW CONTRACT OF 5000 CAPACITY NYSC AUDITORIUM

flashpointnewsLeave a comment
Governance, News, Rivers News

FLYOVER BRIDGES WILL BE READY BEFORE SCHEDULED DEADLINE – Gov Wike

Rivers state governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the three flyover bridges under construction in Port Harcourt the state capital will be completed one month ahead of the initial deadline of February 2021. The new development is coming after Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, the Construction firm handling the projects assured of delivering the Rebisi flyover (Garrision Junction) by October 2020. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the … Continue reading FLYOVER BRIDGES WILL BE READY BEFORE SCHEDULED DEADLINE – Gov Wike

flashpointnewsLeave a comment
Governance, Rivers News

WE ARE BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES, SAYS GOVERNOR WIKE

Rivers State Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has stated that his administration is embarking on massive investments in infrastructure as a means of stimulating the economy. Speaking today, July 2nd, while inspecting the Rebisi Flyover, the Rumuogba Flyover and the about to commence Rumuola Flyover expansion, the Governor said “Our intention is to provide basic infrastructure that would improve the economic activities of the state and … Continue reading WE ARE BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES, SAYS GOVERNOR WIKE

flashpointnewsLeave a comment