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Wike blasts critic Sara-Igbe over alleged alienation of Kalabari people

John Ogunsemore Sep 14, 2022 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has lambasted a chieftain of the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), High Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, over his comment that Wike is running a sectional government. Sara-Igbe, who is also the…

Politics

To Rivers people, you failed as transport minister – Wike tells Amaechi

John Ogunsemore Sep 12, 2022 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has described immediate-past Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi as a "total failure". Wike said that the people of Rivers have nothing to show for Amaechi's seven years as transport minister.…

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Ayu urges new PDP BoT boss Wabara to plead with Wike

John Ogunsemore Sep 10, 2022 0

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has pleaded with the acting Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, to appease Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and other…

Politics

“You’re the soul of this party” – Fayose tells Wike

John Ogunsemore Sep 9, 2022 0

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has described Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as the "soul" of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He spoke on Friday while inaugurating a project in Obuama, Rivers state, on the invitation…

Politics

Masari: Wike will assist Tinubu to win 2023 presidency with ease

John Ogunsemore Aug 25, 2022 0

Former placeholder for the vice-presidential position of the APC, Ibrahim Masari, has stated that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State would help the party clinch the 2023 presidency "with ease". Masari said this in an interview with the…

Politics

“90 percent of how we brought this party back was your doing” – Jonah Jang praises…

John Ogunsemore Aug 21, 2022 0

A former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang, says Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State bore 90 percent or more of the efforts to salvage the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from collapse. He said that the Rivers governor…

Politics

Why Wike won’t quit PDP – Dele Momodu

John Ogunsemore Aug 15, 2022 0

Former presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, Dele Momodu has said that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State will not quit the party. Momodu, who is the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, stated this amid…

Politics

You’re destined to be in APC – Gbajabiamila tells Wike

John Ogunsemore Aug 13, 2022 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is "destined" to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike, who is a frontline chieftain of the Peoples…

Politics

“Don’t take decisions based on anger” – Dele Momodu begs Wike over dispute…

John Ogunsemore Aug 12, 2022 0

Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu has begged Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike not to take decisions based on anger in his disagreement with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.…

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Lamido: Wike never wanted VP ticket

John Ogunsemore Jul 9, 2022 0

A former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has disclosed that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike made it clear that he was not interested in the vice presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general…

Politics

2023: Atiku rejected overwhelming recommendations to nominate Wike as running mate – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Jun 29, 2022 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that the 2023 presidential candidate of PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar jettisoned overwhelming recommendations to appoint the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike as his running mate.…

Politics

Why I pitched my tent with Wike – Ikpeazu

John Ogunsemore May 21, 2022 0

The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has said he is supporting Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers to pick the 2023 presidential ticket of the Peoples Demoratic Party (PDP). The Abia governor said he was wholeheartedly backing Wike…

Politics

“I agree I’m a mad man, Nigeria’s a mad country” – Wike

John Ogunsemore May 6, 2022 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says Nigeria needs someone of his no-nonsense mentality to turn around its dwindling fortunes. He said he was not afraid of being tagged "mad" because of his unconventional approach to issues,…

Politics

2023 presidency: Leave the way I talk; it’s results that matter – Wike tells PDP…

John Ogunsemore Apr 16, 2022 0

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says Nigerians should focus on results he can produce when elected president in 2023 rather than the way he looks or talks. Wike, who is a 2023 presidential aspirant, stated this while addressing…

Politics

Deji Adeyanju: Open letter to Wike, Bala Mohammed, Udom, Tambuwal, other PDP leaders over consensus…

John Ogunsemore Mar 28, 2022 0

With the recent signing of the Electoral Act Bill into law, there has been a flurry of political activities geared towards the 2023 presidential election. Naturally, several political actors within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have…

Features

Nigeria struggling with its existence for all these years – Wike

JaneFrances Oraka Oct 2, 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has called for the creation of an egalitarian Nigeria as the country is blessed with hardworking and resourceful people. Wike made the call in a statement signed by Mr Kelvin Ebiri, his Special…

Politics

2023 Presidency: I’m Not Aware Atiku Is Contesting – Wike

Paul Mbagwu Aug 14, 2021 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said he is not aware that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wants to vie for the 2023 presidency. It’s widely believed that Atiku is nursing a 2023 presidential election. The former PDP…

Insecurity

Don’t Discriminate, Go After Bandits Like You Did For Nnamdi Kanu – Wike Tells FG

Paul Mbagwu Jul 1, 2021 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday asked the federal government to go after the bandits and other figures causing trouble in several parts of the country like it did for Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous…

News

Governor Wike Reveals Why He took Covid-19 Vaccine In Private

Faith Mar 28, 2021 0

Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed why he took the coronavirus vaccine in private after being accused of not taking the vaccine. The governor disclosed taking the vaccine when the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19…

Government

Gov. Wike Commends Buhari Over Appointment of New Service Chiefs

Dianabasi Effiong Jan 26, 2021 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new service chiefs for the country. The governor made this known on Tuesday in Port Harcourt in a statement by Mr…

Politics

2023: I’ve not told anyone I’m contesting for president – Wike

John Ogunsemore Jan 25, 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has distanced himself from campaign posters of his purported 2023 presidential ambition. The governor made the clarification after campaign posters surfaced on major streets of Abuja about his…

Opinion

Wike In The Eyes Of History – By Paulinus Nsirim

John Ogunsemore Jan 21, 2021 0

Rivers State was on the global map for three weeks as eminent citizens of Nigeria joined Governor Nyesom Wike to commission projects in 11 Local Government Areas of the State. This unprecedented development coming at a time most leaders…

Politics

Insecurity: Consider change of security chiefs – Wike advises Buhari

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2021 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the Federal Government to change the security chiefs in order to allow for fresh ideas and strategy in tackling the threats to internal security in Nigeria. Wike made the call during the…

Government

Rivers State Gov. Confirms Refund of N78bn Spent on Federal Projects

Dianabasi Effiong Jan 13, 2021 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, has confirmed the Federal Government’s refund of the N78 billion spent by State on Federal projects. Wike stated this on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Isiopko Internal Roads Phase 2 in…

Environment

Wike Closes Down Rivers Road, Jetty Over Sanitation Concerns

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 4, 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, declared a complete shutdown of Creek Road, in Port Harcourt. This was revealed in a statement released by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, in Port…

Government

Rivers Governor Assures Opobo Residents of Access Road by January 2021

Dianabasi Effiong Dec 28, 2020 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has assured the people of Opobo Kingdom that his administration will provide motorable access to the community by completing the Opobo axis of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity road in January 2021. …

Sports

Lobi Stars Opens Game of Gov. Wike Pre-Season Tournament

Omuboye Sukubo Nov 7, 2020 0

Lobi Stars’ 22nd-minute goal from Ossy Martins in the opening game of the Gov. Nyesom Wike Pre-Season Tournament, on Friday, handed hosts Rivers United an opening loss. Rivers United Head Coach, Stanley Eguma, told sports…

Government

#EndSARS: Wike Redeems N200m Pledge to Families of Security Agent

Dianabasi Effiong Nov 3, 2020 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has redeemed his pledge of N20 million to each family of the 10 security personnel allegedly killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the…

Government

#ENDSARS: MURIC seeks compensation for Igbo Muslim victims, to report Wike to ICC

Professor Ishaq Akintola Oct 26, 2020 0

The Nigerian Islamic human rights organization has berated the killing of 11 (eleven) Muslims of Igbo extraction in the South East and South-South during the #EndSARS protests. The group also condemned the burning of Orlu Central Mosque as…

Government

Solace From Gov. Wike Paid Off Over Edo Governorship Poll – Obaseki

Dianabasi Effiong Sep 23, 2020 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki has described the consolation he got from the Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers as one of the pivots for his electoral victory in the Edo governorship poll. Obaseki made the remarks on Wednesday in Port Harcourt…

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