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2,000 cultists surrender, join Rivers amnesty programme
The amnesty declared for cult members, kidnappers and armed robbers by the government of Rivers has yielded fruits as over 2000 of them have surrendered their weapons and embraced the…
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Rivers CP to be dealt with for ‘stopping’ judge’s arrest
There are reports that the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Mr. Francis Odesanya, would face sanctions for his role in aborting the arrest of a Federal High Court Judge in…
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The YNaija Tracklist: #Debate: Clinton going to jail once Trump becomes president | FG’s withdrawal of forgery case not worth celebrating – PDP | Rivers CP to be sanctioned for ‘aiding’ Governor Wike
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. #Debate: Hillary Clinton is going to jail once Trump becomes president - YNaija Navy seizes boats with 47000 litres of illegally refined…
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DSS threat to shoot Wike ‘sacrilegious’ – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers has described as an act of sacrilege the threat by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and men of the Police…
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BREAKING: Why we invaded houses of judges – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says has given reasons why its operatives raided the houses of some judges across the country. The houses of two Justices of the Supreme…
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BREAKING: How DSS, police threatened to shoot Gov. Wike
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and men of the Nigeria Police Force threatened to shoot governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike. The incident occurred in the early hours…
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Amaechi to blame for insecurity in Rivers – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has blamed his predecessor Rotimi Amaechi for the insecurity in the state. Wike made the claim on Sunday at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church, Amadi-Ama in…
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Gov. Wike recalls suspended Head of Service, 4 commissioners
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has recalled his suspended Head of Service, four commissioners and Special Adviser on Lands. This was revealed in a statement issued by the governor’s Special…
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Oshiomhole is too old to be telling lies – Wike
Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has called on his Edo state counterpart Adams Oshiomhole to stop telling lies at his old age, according to The Punch. Wike made the remark on Wednesday…
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Edo Tracker: Wike denies link with militants, donating N2bn to Edo PDP
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam-George, on Friday, denied claims that the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike had registered militants as voters in the forthcoming governorship…
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‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ will bring peace to Niger Delta – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai on Monday said the ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ will ensure peace in the Niger Delta region. Buratai said this during a visit to Rivers…
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Wike dissolves 17 LG caretaker committees
Barely 24 hours after he suspended 4 commissioners, the Head of Service and Special Adviser on Lands, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dissolved 17 out of the 23…
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The Explainer: How the PDP convention in Port-Harcourt eventually collapsed – and why
Since a remarkable reversal in the 2015 elections, the PDP are so far proving ill-suited to being in the opposition. In the aftermath of that defeat, Adamu Mu’azu, the former…
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There is nothing personal between Amaechi and I – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said he and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi want peace for the state. Wike disclosed this at the 12th All Nigeria Editors Conference holding…
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PDP convention will hold despite court order – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has insisted that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party will hold as planned in Port Harcourt despite the recent ruling of a…
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Amaechi, Wike, others meet over Rivers re-run elections
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi were today in attendance at a meeting to chart a course for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections…
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Game of thrones: Sheriff, Makarfi, youths fight for soul of PDP
There's no end in sight for the crisis currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as the former National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff's supporters once again stormed the…
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Jude Ndukwe: Travel ban on Wike, Fayose and other expensive jokes
By Jude Ndukwe When news broke out late last week that President Muhammadu Buhari had allegedly placed travel ban on two governors of the opposition party, PDP, in the persons…
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Retirement package: Joseph Yobo gets political appointment from Governor Wike
Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo, has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development to Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike. A statement was released to this effect…
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Governor Wike reveals details of ‘private meeting’ with Buhari
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on May 16, had a private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Prior to now, details of what was discussed…
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Why Wike did not celebrate Democracy Day
While the whole country celebrated Democracy Day yesterday, Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike refused to and he has revealed why. The governor, speaking at a thanksgiving mass to mark…
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These photos of Nyesom Wike kissing his wife and everything, are everything
When last did you hear news about the Rivers governor that didn't involve fire, brimstone and political enemies? Yeah. So we really like what we are seeing. Since celebrating her…
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Interview: Why a PhD student took to the streets in Port Harcourt to look for a job
What could motivate a PhD student to carry a placard asking for a job? Systemic frustration and desperation, says 26 year old Ibubeleye MacDonald, who has a Bachelors Degree in…
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That’s how gunmen attacked the Rivers state court complex yesterday
Rivers State is in the news for violence again. Gunmen have invaded the premises of the Rivers state judiciary complex in Port-Harcourt, killing two private security officials stationed at the…
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‘I will support any policy of the federal government…’ – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has expressed his readiness to support the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari, provided it will positively impact the people of Rivers state. Speaking on…
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Gesila Khan, alleged rigger of Wike’s election, taken to ‘unknown destination’ by EFCC
Gesila Khan, the former resident electoral commissioner for Rivers State, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, reports say. She served as Resident Electoral Commissioner for Rivers…
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Wike given green light to borrow another 10bn
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, was on Friday, given approval to obtain a N10 billion loan from the Excess Crude Account (ECA). The approval of the loan by the Rivers…
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Wike can’t keep threatening violence and war just to win elections – Amaechi
"No democracy can survive with (Nyesom) Wike’s kind of attitude and disposition to elections", says the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, about his successor - the Rivers state governor. In…
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Opinion: Wike’s blood money and the second assassination of Samuel Okonta
While on a condolence visit to the headquarters of the NYSC in Port Harcourt few days after the war between the ballot and bullet was fought, the governor of Rivers…
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Wike suspends Works Commissioner… days after discarding Amaechi’s monorail project
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has suspended his Commissioner for Works, Kevin Wachukwu. The Works Commissioner was suspended with immediate effect on Friday, April 1. Wike's Special Assistant on Electronic…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy