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Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic’ gains fans on Twitter
From rumors that the President of Russia; Vladimir Putin released a hundred lions on the streets of Moscow, to keep people indoors during the lockdown, to the French government issuing…
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With journalists being arrested for treason, Nigeria dips further into a dictatorship
Just last week, we were publicly decrying the decision of the federal government to forcefully arrest AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore for 'daring' to organize a nationwide protest to demand…
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The Big 5: IGP directs SARS commander to sue Wike, Housewives abducted by Gunmen in Kaduna and other stories.
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the Rivers State Commander of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), Mr.…
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The Big 5: CJN says attackers of Rivers High Court must not go scot-free, Security tightened at the Senate ahead of Omo-Agege’s resumption and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has warned that the attackers of the Port Harcourt Division of…
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Our administration has the backing of the people – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration has the backing of the people. Why it matters: He claims the APC Federal Government has some evil…
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[The Injustice Blog] Stranded Rivers students: Why Amaechi must intervene
The case of the stranded Rivers students in the United Kingdom whose scholarships were suspended by the State Government is one where that requires the intervention of former Rivers Governor…
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Gunmen storm Rivers market, kill 10
Some gunmen early Monday stormed Mgbosimiri, Agip axis of Port Harcourt and killed 10 persons. The incident, which happened at about 4:00 a.m, caused panic in the community as residents scampered…
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“Stop stoking the embers of disharmony and divisions in the polity” | Wike attacks Lai Mohammed
The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike Thursday, at the All Nigeria Editors Conference in Port Harcourt has advised the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, to stop “stoking the…
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The anti-corruption war of the FG is lopsided – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has described the anti-corruption war of the Federal Government as pretentious and intended to silence opposition in the country. Delivering the keynote address of the…
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“Rivers people fully subscribe to Nigeria’s corporate existence” | Gov Wike warns IPOB
The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has declared on Friday in a broadcast, that the government will not tolerate any attack on other Nigerians living in the state by members…
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‘Igbo traders in Kaduna close early to avoid reprisal’
Igbo traders in Kaduna reportedly closed early on Friday amidst fears of a reprisal over the reported attack on Hausa community in Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Thursday. The report (TheCable):…
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Why Wike is not responding to the killing of Policemen, destruction in Rivers – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has explained why the governor, Nyesom Wike is silent on the killing of two policemen, violence and destruction of valuable property in Oyigbo…
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‘Military men open fire on protesting youth in Rivers’
One person has been feared dead as military men attached to Greenville Oil Company in Rumuji community, Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers, attacked protesting residents. The report (Punch): Some youth…
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Over 8,500 PDP members in Rivers defect to APC
Over 8,500 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, yesterday, defected to All Progressives Congress (APC), at a rally organised in Port Harcourt by a former pro-PDP group…
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Come 2019, I’m ready to place myself on the line – Gov Wike
The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike says he is ready to risk his life to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from winning the governorship election in 2019. Speaking at…
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I will not hesitate to cut the remaining APC members in Rivers state – Wike
The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, in a video published online by Gossip Mill, has said he will drive out members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.…
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“Wike is confused and is afraid of everybody around him” – Peterside
The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State Dakuku Peterside, said on Wednesday that the present governor, Nyesom Wike is only making a mockery of governance…
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There’s fraud evidence against Amaechi – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, said on Monday that the evidence of corruption against the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, was too overwhelming to deny. Wike,…
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Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike
The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that the Minister of Transportation and Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi's reckless blackmail will fail. Nyesom Wike in a statement…
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Wike claims he has CJN, judiciary in his pocket – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation and past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the present governor, Nyesom Wike once threatened President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and now boasts that…
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No APC governor can match my performance – Gov Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has asked the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to present any APC governor who has done outstanding projects like him since…
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You can’t wrestle power from Wike | PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers has said the All Progressives Congress cannot defeat the state governor, Nyesom Wike in the 2019 elections. Glory Emeh, a PDP leader in…
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Amaechi is my God, says APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Andrew Uchendu, has recalled how the leader of the party in the state, Rotimi Amaechi, knelt to beg Obio/Akpor…
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Over 2,000 PDP members defect to APC in Rivers
About 2,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP members joined the…
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Agitations are results of rot in the system – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, says ongoing agitations are symptoms of rot in the Nigerian system. Abubakar made the remark in Sokoto when Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike,…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Fashola insists NASS tampered with 2017 budget | Donald Trump celebrates victory at Supreme Court | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. Nigeria in trouble if lawmakers can't differetiate between budget and cash – Fashola - YNaija Nigeria is not a stranger to crisis, she was created…
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Wike explains why he sacked all his commissioners
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 …
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BREAKING: Rivers state information commissioner resigns
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.…
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Wike celebrates Real Madrid victory (PHOTOS)
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…
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APC chieftain suspended for ‘disrespecting’ Amaechi
The APC caucus in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State has suspended its chairman, Allwell Onyesoh, for allegedly disrespecting the state's party leader and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi…
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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