Category: Special Report

News, Rivers Politics, Special Report

Special Report: RIVERS GOVERNORSHIP 2023; 18 MEN TO WATCH

The race to occupy the seat of power in Port Harcourt, the Brick House like that for thirty-one other states will climax in eighteen months from now. It is clear that the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC will not release the timetable anytime soon. Yet, in political circles it is understood, that the next election starts immediately after the last. And so, only … Continue reading Special Report: RIVERS GOVERNORSHIP 2023; 18 MEN TO WATCH

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Special Report, View Point

GOVERNOR WIKE AND HIS PRAGMATIC POLITICS – By Ugochukwu Oputa

If there is one aspect of Gov. Wike that political pundits across board have come to agree on, it is that of his political sagacity and prowess. Governor Wike’s style of politics has earned him many political fortunes, some of which did not come without heavy contest and unique challenges, but amidst all the “Rofo-rofo”, he has always managed to swing the odds to his … Continue reading GOVERNOR WIKE AND HIS PRAGMATIC POLITICS – By Ugochukwu Oputa

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Education, Rivers News, Special Report

COMBATING THE ROTS IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: THE GOVERNOR WIKE APPROACH – By Ugochukwu Oputa

One of Governor Wike’s key agenda upon assumption of office in 2015 was to rebuild our educational system. As a former Minister of Education, Governor Wike took over the responsibility of Governorship with a clear insight of the Educational Sector and its nitty-gritty. One of the major reasons for the structural rot in our education system has been hugely due to the lack of maintenance … Continue reading COMBATING THE ROTS IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: THE GOVERNOR WIKE APPROACH – By Ugochukwu Oputa

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News, Rivers News, Special Report

INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ITS MULTIPLIER EFFECT IN JOB CREATION: THE GOVERNOR WIKE’S STRATEGY – By Ugochukwu Oputa

In the words of Conor Lamb, “Building infrastructure is our most powerful tool to create jobs and improve the playing field for all businesses.” World over, Infrastructural development is considered as the construction and improvement of foundational services with the goal of sparking economic growth and improvements in quality of life. Renowned global economists believe that sustainable economical growth stems from the foundation of good … Continue reading INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ITS MULTIPLIER EFFECT IN JOB CREATION: THE GOVERNOR WIKE’S STRATEGY – By Ugochukwu Oputa

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MEDICAL, News, Rivers News, Special Report

GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE’S STRATEGIC INTERVENTION IN THE HEALTH SECTOR – By Ugochukwu Oputa

*** Positioning Rivers State As The Nation’s Top Choice Destination For Medical Tourism – Sir. Dr. Peter Odili, Governor of Rivers State (1999-2007) In course of the activities of the Nyesom Wike led administration, the Health Sector has been one area that have received direct and strategic intervention by the State Government. As one who works closely with the state government, I have had an … Continue reading GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE’S STRATEGIC INTERVENTION IN THE HEALTH SECTOR – By Ugochukwu Oputa

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#nollywood, Delta Politics, National Assembly, News, Special Report

Elumelu: REPRESENTING, EMPOWERING HIS PEOPLE IN MANY WAYS

Since his inauguration into the 9th National Assembly about two years ago, as Member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has continued to demonstrate his love and passion for the people, which to him is the basis for representative democracy at any level. His belief and commitment to the people is exceptional, inspiring and assuring; bringing to bear the age-long definition of democracy … Continue reading Elumelu: REPRESENTING, EMPOWERING HIS PEOPLE IN MANY WAYS

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SOUTHERN NIGERIA GOVS BAN OPEN GRAZING ACROSS ALL SOUTHERN STATES, CALLS FOR NAT. DIALOGUE AS A MATTER OF URGENCY

Fifteen Governors out of the seventeen Southern Nigerian Governors met in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, to deliberate on the way out of the several crises rocking the country at the moment. The two governors who were absent at the meeting are Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers state. The meeting which was … Continue reading SOUTHERN NIGERIA GOVS BAN OPEN GRAZING ACROSS ALL SOUTHERN STATES, CALLS FOR NAT. DIALOGUE AS A MATTER OF URGENCY

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