Tag: Rivers
Opinion: Political cultism and the Rivers Assembly cage fight
by Saatah Nubari I would love to use the phrase “we are doomed!” but for my optimistic nature. We live in a country where our “leaders” come out to talk against…
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Sam Omatseye: Brigands in the Rivers temple of law
by Sam Omatseye We have seen this before. During the Obasanjo era, we witnessed the impeachment of Governor Joshua Dariye by a comic set of six turncoats who represented a…
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Japheth Omojuwa: The Rivers coup and Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa The President in his usual brilliance is fast helping to redefine the root of mathematics. First it was the janglization of mathematics with the equation 16 >…
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IT GOT WORSE! A report on what went down at the Rivers House of Assembly (WATCH)
Not on my watch: Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi by Isi Esene Forces loyal to the Rivers state governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi in the state House of Assembly engaged in a…
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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…
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Just In: Special Adviser to Bayelsa governor kidnapped in Rivers
by Isi Esene Olice Kememenabo, the Special Adviser on Power to the Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson has been abducted by gunmen in Rivers state. Kememenabo was reportedly kidnapped around…
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Amaechi fulfils his promise, hands over $100,000 to OJB Jezreel (Report)
by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the embattled governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has handed over his pledge of $100,000 to the treatment of popular music…
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Rivers power play: How I smuggled Amaechi into Abuja in the night and made him governor – Nyesom Wike opens up
by Akan Ido Nyesom Wike, the Minister of State for Education has been in a long-drawn political battle with the embattled Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi with both parties engaging in…
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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…
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Opinion: In defence of Dame Patience Jonathan
by Gidado Ibrahim The crisis rocking the ruling party and the governors’ forum is a manifestation of those within the power circle who have foolishly picked up arms against the…
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Amaechi is free to quit the PDP – Presidency
by Isi Esene The Presidency yesterday said the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi is free to leave the Paeoples Democratic Party if he is not ready to respect President…
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How Wike, Opara betrayed me – Amaechi opens up
by Akan Ido The governor of Rivers staate, Rotimi Amaechi has described his former Chief of Staff and the current Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike as "too small…
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Disturbing: 3 corps members kidnapped in Rivers
Three corps members have been kidnapped in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at the Corpers’ lodge in Ogonokom Community Secondary school, Abua/Odua local government area. The state Police Public Relations Officer,…
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Photo of the Day: Gov. Amaechi forces a smile as he (finally) meets Jonathan in Rivers
by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday met with the embattled governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi at the Port Harcourt International Airport in the presence of a faction of…
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Tragedy: 2 dead as trailer rams into building in Rivers
File photo A truck rammed into a building along Airport Road, Igwuruta, Rivers State Tuesday leaving two dead and one wounded. The dead include driver of the trailer number plated…
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NGF crisis: “Kwankwaso has lost his moral ethos” – Jonah Jang spits fire
by Akan Ido The Plateau state governor, Jonah Jang has called the integrity of his Kano state counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to question. Jang who lost the election for the chairmanship position…
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It gets worse: “Amaechi is a tyrant and a dictator” – Rivers CP fires back
by Akan Ido The Rivers state commissioner of police, Joseph Mbu, has dared anyone to embark on a street protest without obtaining police clearance. Mbu who was speaking with newsmen…
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Tragic news: Babcock graduating student loses 8 family members in auto crash
by Akan Ido Margaret Okwuikpo, one of the best graduating student from Babcock University's School of Nursing Science lost eight members of her family in an auto accident which occurred in…
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PDP crisis: Anti-Amaechi lawmakers deny impeachment plot
Contrary to claims in some quarters, five lawmakers believed to be against Governor Rotimi Amaechi in the current crisis rocking the state, have denied plans to impeach the governor. The…
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3 people killed as cult groups battle in Rivers
by Isi Esene Three people have been shot dead in a clash between two cult groups, Degban and Dewell gangs in Omuawa community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The…
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How to rig a 35-man vote – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze "God is a democrat, does not support rigging but if you rig and succeed, that means God approves of it." - Governor Jang Good morning and happy…
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NGF election: “Today our democracy was tested and proven” – Amaechi gives acceptance speech; Akpabio rejects outcome
by Isi Esene In a curious twist to the conclusion of the Nigerian Governor's Forum election of which the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Anaechi was announced winner, the…
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“I am now determined to open up”- Amaechi threatens to expose and disgrace
by Rachel Ogbu It seems Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has reached breaking point from all the political crisis in his state, he has now threatened to expose some Abuja-based…
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Wole Soyinka sends a message: “Cool it, President Goodluck Jonathan”
by Hauwa Gambo Photo: Punch Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday issued a statement directly at President Goodluck Jonathan, requesting him to stop the recklessness that is "fast becoming the…
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Thus saith the Governor: I can’t be impeached – Amaechi
by Hauwa Gambo The embattled governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday, stepped ahead of the political crisis in his state and made it clear he cannot be impeached by five…
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One day, one trouble: EFCC may probe Amaechi over missing $10m private jet money
by Ogunyemi Bukola There seems to be no respite in sight for embattled Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly commenced…
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Bayelsa tragedy: SUV plunges into river, 3 killed (PHOTO)
by Hauwa Gambo A Sport Utility Vehicle two days ago fell into the Orashi river at Mbiama on the Rivers end of the East-West road which sits at the border…
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Opinion: Amaechi in the eye of the storm- A villain or hero?…The verdict
by Eze Chukwuemeka Eze Sadly enough, those who want Amaechi to be pushed out of office describe him as being arrogant, power drunk, evil, possessive and a stumbling block to their…
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We believe you: I have no quarrel with Jonathan – Amaechi blames the media for ‘creativity’
by Isi Esene Governor Rotimi Amaechi, the governor of Rivers State has dismissed the rumoured fight between him and President Goodluck Jonathan calling it a "media creation." Amaechi, who spoke…
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Memories: Late Efere Ozako at The Future Awards 2012 (SNAPSHOT)
by Isi Esene Entertainment lawyer, late Efere Ozako, while presenting the Excellence in Service (Journalism) award to Alkasim Abdulkadir at The Future Awards 2012 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Ozako,…
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