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YNaija November 1, 2023

The CBN clears the air on the redenomination of Naira notes; Naira depreciates to ₦1,185 at the black market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos State government signs off on $1.35 billion for construction of 4th Mainland Bridge Rivers State saga continues as PDP Governors meet to discuss Fubara's impeachment, Tinubu joins in The…

YNaija July 27, 2023

Seyi Tinubu Promises Nigerians Renewed Hope Amidst Fuel Price Hike; Boko Haram’ll be Child’s Play – Asari Dokubo Warns Rivers Gov, Fubara | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Seyi Tinubu Promises Nigerians Renewed Hope Amidst Fuel Price Hike Boko Haram’ll be Child’s Play – Asari Dokubo Warns Rivers Gov, Fubara Presidency Reaffirms Federal Universities in Nigeria Remain Tuition-Free…

YNaija May 6, 2023

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike Faces Backlash for Naming Courthouse After Wife

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike is facing severe criticism for his decision to name a newly constructed courthouse in the state after his wife, Suzette Eberechi. The move has sparked a…

Azeez August 5, 2016

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…

Kolapo Olapoju January 27, 2015

APC leaders don’t appear to be suffering from election fever (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju During the meeting of the APC presidential campaign council at the party’s campaign headquarters in Abuja, on Monday, January 26, it was all smiles and back-slapping among…

January 23, 2014

Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

by 'Jola Sotubo A repeat of the Rivers House of Assembly debacle almost occurred yesterday as some senators came close to exchanging blows. The subject of the disagreement was, ironically,…

January 20, 2014

Ex-Bauchi governor, Adamu Mu’azu is new PDP chairman

by 'Jola Sotubo The race for the national chairmanship of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is on and indications have emerged that a former governor of Bauchi, Adamu Mu'azu, has…

January 19, 2014

‘Most politicians are in it for what they can get’ – Pres. Jonathan plays Captain Obvious

by Oge Okonkwo In a sincere admission, President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said that many politicians are in politics for want of what the system can do them. President Jonathan…

January 12, 2014

PDP crisis: Jonathan meets governors, others as Tukur knows fate tonight

by 'Jola Sotubo Bamanga Tukur The fate of Bamanga Tukur, embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now hanging in the balance as President Goodluck Jonathan and…

January 10, 2014

Opinion: Reno Omokri and his lies from the pit of the PDP

by Abidemi Oderinlo The truth is definitely staring us in the eyes because we see it daily, men like Reno should be stoned at sight for coming out to point…

January 4, 2014

“We will never accept the leadership”: Crisis looms in APC over power sharing

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A crisis storm is about to hit the All Progressives Congress over power sharing and control plan. Though its acceptability within the country’s political circle is plunging through…

January 3, 2014

“Vote out the PDP and defend APC interest” – Amaechi rallies Rivers people

by Oke Efagene The governor of Rivers state and chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the people of the state to prepare to…

January 2, 2014

‘I will support Pres. Jonathan if…’ – Gov. Amaechi gives condition for peace

by Oke Efagene Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has described a statement alleged to have been made by the Amayanabo of Abonema, HRH Israel Bobmanuel, as an act of betrayal.…

December 29, 2013

The real reason why I left the PDP – Amaechi

by Oke Efagene Ahead of the 2015 presidential election, the Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) can never win elections in…

December 26, 2013

“I fasted and prayed for 10 months to become governor” – Amaechi

by Oke Efagene Rivers State Governor Amaechi speaks Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governor's Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that he was installed as governor by…

December 2, 2013

Don’t even try to impeach Amaechi, it’s ‘bad market’ – Rivers Assembly members warn

by Oke Efagene Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has described the move by the People's Democratic Party (PDP), to impeach him through the State House of Assembly as unnecessary and…

November 26, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nyesom Wike condemns ASUU’s conditions for peace

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The recent meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday, churned out new conditions which the union insists must be met…

November 7, 2013

PDP crisis: Amaechi is free to leave the party – Presidency

by Adeola Balogun Following a statement credited to Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State in which he reportedly said that the final decision on his defecting from or staying with…

November 6, 2013

Rivers crisis: Amaechi was sure excited to meet with the APC leadership (See Photos)

by Adeola Balogun The recent visit of some prominent members of the All Progressives Party (APC) to Rivers State was warmly received by the Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The leaders of…

July 17, 2013

Rivers crisis: There was no attack on the northern governors’ convoy – Police

by Rachel Ogbu L-R: Governors Rabi’u Kwankwaso (Kano State); Sule Lamido (Jigawa) Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Babangida Aliyu (Niger); and Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), during the governors visit to Amaechi in Port…

June 29, 2013

It gets worse: Amaechi lacks respect for Jonathan – Presidency | There’s a hidden agenda against the governor – Rivers

by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Punch The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matter, Ahmed Gulak, has accused Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi of being disrespectful. This comes after Amaechi…

June 27, 2013

2015 elections may end up like NGF poll – Amaechi warns

by Rachel Ogbu Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has said that the 2015 elections may end up like the Nigeria Governors’ Forum crisis. “Let me put it on record that…

June 26, 2013

Shoot me if you can – Amaechi dares Rivers CP

by Rachel Ogbu Photo:.oceanwaveng 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…

June 22, 2013

Peace at last? Amaechi and PDP to settle out of court

by Rachel Ogbu There could be light at the end of the tunnel for Rivers State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Rotimi Amaechi as new reports emerge suggesting…

June 18, 2013

NGF crisis: Kwankwaso opens up on how Amaechi supporters outsmarted Jonah Jang

Kwakwanso Kano State Governor, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, Monday opened up on the intrigues which resulted in the emergence of two governors as chairmen of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), stating…

June 17, 2013

“Stop parading yourself as NGF chairman” – Amaechi warns Jang

by Rachel Ogbu Photo:.oceanwaveng Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for the first time addressed his nemesis, Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang warning him to stop impersonating him as the chairman…

May 28, 2013

NGF crisis: “My life is in danger, these people are desperate” – Amaechi speaks out

by Rachel Ogbu “The way these people at the federal level are desperate, they may come after my life; so when you pray, remember to pray for me to remain…

May 10, 2013

Aha: “You cannot eat alone… The day you speak, I will speak too” – Nyesom Wike replies Amaechi

by Rachel Ogbu Minister of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike (Punch) As the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, said threatens to expose some Abuja-based politicians from the state owing…

March 13, 2013

I was in London on official assignment: Amaechi explains his absence from PDP Governors’ Forum meeting

by Rachel Ogbu He was suspiciously missing from the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum that took place in Abuja on Monday but Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has denied shunning the…

March 11, 2013

Nigeria Governors’ Forum election: PDP works to drop Amaechi and select new candidate

by Rachel Ogbu Governor Rotimi Amaechi (Photo: Punch) After two failed attempts to remove the Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, the Peoples Democratic Party…

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