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From the papers, a tracklist. Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode – YNaija Wike explains why he sacked all his commissioners – YNaija 2019 PRESIDENCY: Continued persecution of Saraki will dim APC’s chances – Kwara APC – YNaija Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Ganduje grants freedom to 500 prison inmates – YNaija Gov Okowa... Read More
The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained that the dissolution of the State Executive Council was done after consultation with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state. Speaking during the election thanksgiving service in honour of the Majority Whip of the state House of Assembly at St Martin’s Anglican Church,... Read More
These are the top 10 stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Comments on the agitations and hate speeches. The “Kaduna Declaration” has raised so much dust from several quarters. The governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari has said the agitation is a mere exercise of the freedom of expression of the concerned parties. While... Read More
The Rivers State Commissioner For Information and Communications, Austin Tam George, has reportedly resigned. This comes a day after the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, sacked the commissioner for works, Bathuel Harrison. Details later…
Some former local government chairmen and commissioners in Rivers State have debunked claims that wife of Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of the state received monthly salaries from them. Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike had alleged that former chairmen and commissioners paid N2m and N3m respectively to Amaechi’s wife during the immediate past governor’s administration.... Read More
The long running battle between Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and his successor as Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike is getting tiring. There’s only so much anyone can find funny when two old men decide to make a nasty feud into a national affair. The latest in their verbal assaults on each other was reported this... Read More
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has threatened to expose Rivers governor Nyesom Wike’s wife “if he (Wike) does not shut up his mouth.” Amaechi said this on Tuesday at the sidelines of an inspection programme at the Kaduna Dry Port while reacting to an allegations made by Wike against his wife. Wike had alleged that... Read More
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi is angry because of his nickname ‘Mr Project’. Wike spoke during an interview on Monday with a Port Harcourt-based radio station, Rhythm FM. Wike said Amaechi should allow those who want to be governor in the state express themselves, stating that he could never... Read More
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has shown his support for Spanish giants, Real Madrid, who won the 2017 UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid beat Italian giants, Juventus, 4 goals to 1 in Cardiff, England last Saturday to win the UCL two years in a row.
Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has said the Federal Government ‘deliberately abandoned’ its projects in the state. Buhari said this while speaking at a Town Hall meeting with people of the state in Port Harcourt, on Friday. He said, “As I speak, all the core economic assets of the Federal Government located in the state,... Read More
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the rejection of a State award, by former governor of the State, and current Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Wike through the Commissioner for Information, Austin Tam-George said, as published by Daily Post, “As part of the events of the State’s Golden Jubilee celebration, the State government... Read More
Minister of Transport, and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has on Friday rejected an award to be given him by Governor Nyesom Wike. Amaechi said in a statement, that the award is a “poisoned chalice” and would therefore not receive such. Wike, in reaction welcomed the development, with the Rivers State Commissioner of Information,... Read More
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said he would not work with Alui Modu Sheriff if the Supreme Court declares him Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike said this on Friday on Channels TV while speaking on the crisis in the party. He said the Supreme Court ruling will determine if he stays... Read More
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can rescue Nigeria from its current situation. The governor spoke after the premiere of the Stage Adaptation of Elechi Amadi’s ‘Concubine’ by Imo Edward on Tuesday night in Port Harcourt. According to him, the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee was the saviour... Read More
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has underlisted among others, his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, to be honoured on May 27 in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The list of honourees, numbering 29, has Amaechi’s name on number 18, alongside former leaders, Goodluck Jonathan, Ken Saro Wiwa and Yakubu Gowon. They are to be honoured with... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaech.i has said governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has gone “mad again.” He was responding to an allegation that he (Amaechi) is a sponsor of cultist groups and activities in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, Amaechi urged Governor Wike to approach the court. “Yesterday, the... Read More
From the papers this morning – a tracklist. ‘Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest’ – YNaija FG’s poor policies led to an avoidable recession – Soludo – YNaija We will draw the world’s attention to Biafra land on May 30 – IPOB – YNaija I don’t regret the emergence of Wike... Read More
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said he does not regret the emergence of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State. He said this on Thursday during the inauguration of the Second Nkpogu Bridge as part of the second anniversary of the Wike’s administration. The ex-President said, “Governor Wike has performed wonderfully well.” He added that Wike... Read More
From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers – YNaija 30-year-old Nigerians will soon be able to run for President – Dogara – YNaija I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo – YNaija Buratai’s warning: Those seeking change must do it... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has not executed a single project in the state. He spoke on Tuesday at the flag-off of the construction of the Elele-Alimini internal roads in Emohua local government area of the state. Wike said the APC government had deceived Nigerians.... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Benue governor, Samuel Ortom has said President Muhammadu Buhari is the perfect person to lead the country. In an interview with Punch, Ortom said Buhari ‘remains the medicine for Nigeria’. He said it was unfortunate that his health was slowing him down, while urging Nigerians to pray for his quick recovery. He... Read More
An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed by the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the constitution of a judicial panel of inquiry by Governor Nyesom Wike to probe him. Amaechi, who is the current Minister of Transportation, had also, among other prayers,... Read More
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Buhari travels to London for indefinite medical follow-up President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday traveled to London for medical follow-up. This was revealed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. 2. Trust Buhari to make correct decisions regarding his personal health |... Read More
From the news this morning – a tracklist. Trust Buhari to make correct decisions regarding his personal health | Tinubu tells Nigerians – YNaija Chibok girls release, second anniversary gift – Buhari – YNaija $50m: Wike’s failure to proof his claims has exonerated me – Amaechi – YNaija Release of only few Chibok girls is... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi said he has been vindicated due to his successor, Nyesom Wike’s failure to proof that the $50m found in an Ikoyi apartment belongs to the state. Wike had claimed the funds were proceeds from the sale of gas turbine belonging... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has sued the police over an alleged move to search his house in Abuja. According to Wike, the police is planning to search for huge cash sums believed to be proceeds of crime. Wike filed the suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja. [Read... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Federal Government has abandoned her responsibilities in Rivers State. He said his administration was investing in Federal Judiciary infrastructure due to neglect. The governor made this remarks on Thursday when members of the National Association of Rivers State Students from the Nigerian Law School paid him... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, of being after his life, according to Daily Times. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Saturday the governor said moments before he travelled to Kaduna on Friday, the IGP directed his crack team to invade... Read More
by Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN Just as many Nigerians were preparing for Easter, not a few were expecting something quiet. On Wednesday 12 April 2017 news began to filter in that some money were found in a flat allegedly belonging to former Bauchi state Governor and People’s Democratic Party National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu. When the... Read More
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