Tag: Rivers
INEC queries 202 staff for alleged involvement in electoral malpractice
by Dolapo Adelana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it issued 202 queries to its staff members accused of election malpractices. The Chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu,…
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FG refusing to embark on developmental projects in Rivers – Wike
by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Federal Government has refused to embark on developmental projects in the state. Wike made this remarks on Wednesday during…
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6 Rivers lawmakers take taxis to work | Magnus Abe cries out to Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Rivers South-east senatorial district, has accused Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike of divisiveness, The Cable reports. Abe said the state government purchased vehicles for all…
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APC leaders destroying Rivers – PDP
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the state of working against the state. The PDP said the state…
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Air Force destroys illegal oil storage facility in Rivers (WATCH)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday destroyed an illegal oil storage facility belonging to militants in Rivers. The facility located about 25km south of Opubiri, was attacked about 4:45pm…
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There is no more APC in Rivers – Wike
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been completely dislodged in the state. Wike, stated this on Monday while commissioning the Ozuoba-Rumuoparaeli-Choba road…
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Many would have died before I am killed – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reiterated that the 6 dismissed policemen who were attached to him did not commit any crime. Wike said this in Ahoada East Local Government…
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APC wants to bomb my plane – Wike
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, accused the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of plotting to bomb his plane. According to The Punch, Wike stated this on Thursday…
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Why I stopped DSS raid on judge’s apartment – Wike
Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has opened up on his role in stopping the arrest of a judge in the state by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).…
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#RiversRerun: PDP to contest Magnus Abe’s victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it will contest the victory of Senator Magnus Abe at the tribunal. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the…
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#RiversRerun: Result collation will hold at constituencies – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that collation of results would be held at the constituencies were elections held. The electoral body made the announcement on Saturday via…
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Army deploys troops to flash points for Rivers re-run
Ahead of Saturday's legislative re-run elections in Rivers, the Nigerian Army on Friday directed the deployment of troops to flash points. The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Maj.-…
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I never told APC supporters to attack anyone – Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has dismissed claims in the media that he told supporters of the party to retaliate if they were attacked by…
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Rivers re-run: Election is not a do-or-die affair – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all parties in Saturday's re-run election in Rivers to shun violence and embrace peace. Buhari said this in a statement on Friday via his…
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CSO’s withdrawal: Highest disrespect to the Office of the Governor, Wike tells IGP Idris
Governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike, has told the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris that the withdrawal of his Chief Security Officer is "disrespectful" to his Office. Wike said this on Thursday…
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I had more popularity than any PDP governor – Amaechi
Minister for transport, Rotimi Amaechi says during his eight years as governor he was more "popular than any other PDP governor". Amaechi, said this on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, the…
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Amaechi accuses Wike of being behind Rivers’ killings
Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, of being behind the killing of innocent persons during the 2015 election and the March 19, 2016 rerun…
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#NYSCAbuse: Some of the ridiculous things they make corps members do
The news today is that corps members in Rivers State have refused to sign up for the re-run elections coming up on Saturday, the 10th of December. An extremely smart…
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Timeline: NYSC has endangered more lives than you know #NYSCAbuse
The recent deaths of corps members in three separate orientation camps across the country have sparked anger, unending debates and renewed calls for a total scrap of the scheme. With the…
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Rivers rerun: Wike accuses CP of withdrawing his security
Ahead of the rerun election in Rivers, Governor of the state Nyesom Wike has accused the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Francis Odesanya of withdrawing the security details attached to…
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NJC’s decision to suspend judges favourable to politicians – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has raised eyebrows over the decision of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to suspend 7 judges accused of corruption, The Punch reports. Wike expressed his reservation on Friday…
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INEC fixes dates for rerun elections in Rivers, Lagos and FCT
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates for yet to be held elections Rivers, Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The National Assembly elections in Rivers has been fixed…
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BLOOD MONEY I: Did President Buhari lie about the cleanup of Ogoniland?
Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger…
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Rivers cult clash claims 4 lives
Four persons were feared killed over the weekend during a cult clash in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers. The attack which occurred in Akporo-Sogho also saw the destruction of several houses.…
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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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Demola Olarewaju: 6 critical things we learned from DSS midnight raid on judges
From about 11pm on Friday the 7th of October 2016 and deep into the dead of the night, the Department of State Security (or State Security Services) raided the homes…
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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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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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Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’
Jimi Agbaje, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship, on Wednesday said the party will survive its present crisis. Agbaje, who contested for the Lagos state governorship in 2015…
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