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January 7, 2019

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#AmaechiTapes: Former aide to Amaechi admits the Minister could make such statements but…

Following the release of a series of tapes on the internet where the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is quoted to have said that people are dying, poverty is increasing and that things have gotten worse since Buhari assumed office in 2015, a former aide to the Minister, Ibim Semenitari has spoken in defence of the Minister. According... Read More

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June 22, 2016

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‘Niger Delta Avengers, neglect, fraud’ | Why Reps failed to pass NDDC budget

The location of most of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) projects in the constituency of the Chairman, House Committee on NDDC, Nicholas Mutu, has torn the committee apart. The committee members expressed their disgust when NDDC Acting Managing Director, Ibim Semenitari, appeared before it on Tuesday, to present the commission’s 2016 budget for approval.... Read More

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March 21, 2016

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Wike put collation officer ‘under duress’ to lie at police station – Semenitari

Ekwi Adebisa, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, was between Saturday, March 19 and Sunday March 20, held hostage by the Rivers state government, says Ibim Semenitari, Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission. According to Semenitari, the collation officer was coerced by ‘Governor Nyesom Wike and a retinue of aides’... Read More

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December 26, 2014

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‘You spent N30billion on APC campaign’ | ‘You’ve got no proof’ – Amaechi & Wike are at it again

by Azubuike Azikiwe The political feud between Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Nyesom Wike, may just not abate anytime soon. The recent allegations by the latter against the former, will certainly elongate the lifespan of their rivalry. Wike, a former Minister of State... Read More

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October 28, 2014

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“Stop threatening me!” Amaechi warns Presidency

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned the Presidency and spokesperson, Reuben Abati to be careful of threatening him, while also adding that he never made any comments about First Lady, Patience Jonathan. Amaechi was reported to have stated that the First lady was at war with him over his refusal to... Read More

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October 27, 2014

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Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more

We deliver your news brief for Monday, October 27, 2014. The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Monday, challenged the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, to a debate on corruption. Wike, who accused Amaechi of being corrupt, vowed that the governor must account for any fraudulent act while in... Read More

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January 6, 2014

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Bomb explodes at Rivers High Court

by Oke Efagene A bomb explosion occurred this morning at a High Court in Ahoada, Rivers State, shortly before the court could hear a case on the crisis in the State House of Assembly. The incident occurred when Justice Charles Wali was to hear the a suit instituted by the Speaker of the House, Otelemaba... Read More

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December 21, 2013

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#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from all over the country and Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar as one of the winners of the prestigious awards. In his usual no-holds-barred manner, Amaechi... Read More

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December 12, 2013

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Drama in Rivers as ‘police shoot live ammunition, teargas at lawmakers’

by Oke Efagene The Rivers State House of Assembly had their sitting disrupted today by the Rivers police as they were holding plenary for the first time, since the House was sealed in July this year. [READ: IT GOT WORSE! A report on what went down at the Rivers House of Assembly (WATCH) ] It was reported... Read More

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September 13, 2013

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PDP crisis: This is how Gov. Amaechi was refused entry into Government House (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Governor of Rivers State was yesterday barred from entering his official residence through the Forces Avenue entry point by a deployment of gun-totting police officers. The governor who was returning from an inspection tour of projects in the state later had to use another entry point into the Government House after trying... Read More

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September 13, 2013

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PDP crisis: Why we blocked Amaechi from entering Government House – Rivers police

by Isi Esene The Rivers state police command has explained the reason for barring the governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi from entering his residence through the Forces Avenue main entrance to the Government House. The governor who was on Thursday returning from an inspection tour of projects in the state was barred by gun-totting... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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PDP crisis: Amaechi fires back at Tukur over APC sponsorship allegation

by Isi Esene The governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has called to question allegations purportedly made by the chairman of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) accusing him of backing the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaechi expressed his opinion in a statement released yesterday by the state commissioner for information, Ibim Semenitari describing... Read More

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August 15, 2013

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NGF crises: Peace moves deadlocked as Nyako meets Jonathan behind closed doors

by Isi Esene There seems to be no end in sight in the crises rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as peace parleys among warring governors appear to be yielding no fruit. Reports say following former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s meeting with pro-Amaechi governors who met him in Abuja recently, the overwhelming expectation was for the Rivers... Read More

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July 16, 2013

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Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t

by Isi Esene The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari has described as worrisome the actions of protesters who reportedly prevented four northern governors from exiting the Port Harcourt International Airport on a visit to the embattled governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi. The commissioner denied that the governors were held hostage as... Read More

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July 9, 2013

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Impeachment saga: Governor Amaechi was actually attacked – Rivers gov’t (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Forces loyal to the Rivers state governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi in the state House of Assembly engaged in a physical fight with members who are opposed to him leading to unimaginable chaos. In the confusion that ensued, at least four members of the House of Assembly were injured with some claiming to... Read More

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July 6, 2013

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We won’t leave the PDP – Tambuwal, Amaechi insists

by Isi Esene Aminu Tambuwal, the speaker of the House of Representatives has dispelled rumours that he was on his way out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said this yesterday in Edo state while speaking with newsmen who wanted to know the reason behind his political flirtation with the opposition. President Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

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June 26, 2013

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Shoot me if you can – Amaechi dares Rivers CP

by Rachel Ogbu Rivers State Governor and embattled Chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF), Rotimi Amaechi, has dared the State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu, to shoot him whenever he decides to protest against him (CP) and the Federal Government. Reacting to Mbu’s new directive on a ban on any form of demonstration, procession... Read More

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May 27, 2013

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NGF crisis: “This is political witch hunt” – Amaechi reacts to suspension

by Isi Esene The Governor of Rivers state who was suspended from the Peoples Democratic Part by the National Working Committee as described it as worrisome. While reacting to the suspension, the governor through the Rivers commissioner for information, Ibim Semenitari said, “We are concerned, as we believe this is political witch hunt. It is... Read More

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May 5, 2013

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Tell EFCC not to worry: Amaechi says private jet costs N7 billion, not N9 billion

by Ogunyemi Bukola Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday said the private jet recently purchased by the state government costs $45 million (N7.1 billion) and not $57 million (N9 billion) reported in some sections of the media. This came in the wake of reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has... Read More

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January 25, 2013

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Nike Ogunlesi, Adebola Williams, Oby Ezekwesili and others for the Open City Conference in PH

by Akan Ido The OpenCityAfrica was birthed as a platform to facilitate cross-fertilization of ideas, an opportunity for the transfer of knowledge, reflect on social innovations driving change around the world’s biggest cities, connect idea seekers and local innovators from communities and cities across Africa to gather, share and learn from each other on a... Read More

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November 2, 2012

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This is our stand: Rivers government attacks Bayelsa on oil wells, accuses Jonathan of favouritism

by Isi Esene The dispute between the Rivers State and Bayelsa over land delineation and allocation of benefits accruing to the states have deepened with the Rotimi Amaechi-led Rivers State government accusing the federal government of partiality in its intervention into the matter. According to a press statement released by the state commissioner for information,... Read More

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November 1, 2012

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We paid $45m not $50m – Rotimi Amaechi pushes back allegations that he owns a private jet

by Isi Esene The Rivers State government is wondering what the fuss is all about with reports going the rounds that it bought a private jet for $50m. The state chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) had accused the Rotimi Amaechi government of spending $50m on a new jet which, according to the... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 7th of January

#AmaechiTapes: Former aide to Amaechi admits the Minister could make such statements but…

‘Niger Delta Avengers, neglect, fraud’ | Why Reps failed to pass NDDC budget

Wike put collation officer ‘under duress’ to lie at police station – Semenitari

‘You spent N30billion on APC campaign’ | ‘You’ve got no proof’ – Amaechi & Wike are at it again

“Stop threatening me!” Amaechi warns Presidency

Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Bomb explodes at Rivers High Court

#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

Drama in Rivers as ‘police shoot live ammunition, teargas at lawmakers’

PDP crisis: This is how Gov. Amaechi was refused entry into Government House (WATCH)

PDP crisis: Why we blocked Amaechi from entering Government House – Rivers police

PDP crisis: Amaechi fires back at Tukur over APC sponsorship allegation

NGF crises: Peace moves deadlocked as Nyako meets Jonathan behind closed doors

Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t

Impeachment saga: Governor Amaechi was actually attacked – Rivers gov’t (WATCH)

We won’t leave the PDP – Tambuwal, Amaechi insists

Shoot me if you can – Amaechi dares Rivers CP

NGF crisis: “This is political witch hunt” – Amaechi reacts to suspension

Tell EFCC not to worry: Amaechi says private jet costs N7 billion, not N9 billion

Nike Ogunlesi, Adebola Williams, Oby Ezekwesili and others for the Open City Conference in PH

This is our stand: Rivers government attacks Bayelsa on oil wells, accuses Jonathan of favouritism

We paid $45m not $50m – Rotimi Amaechi pushes back allegations that he owns a private jet

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