#ReporterDiaries: “These Rivers elections are do or die”

by Godwin Akanfe This reporter arrived Port Harcourt on an early afternoon flight from Lagos, and after the usual traffic made it to his hotel. Check in and settlement completed, it was on to the next appointment, with a local politician who for reasons that will become clear in this report, does not want to... Read More

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April 6, 2015

Don’t be afraid, there’ll be no more police harassment – Amaechi tells Rivers people

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rotimi Amaechi, governor of Rivers state has assured the people of his state that moving forward, police harassment and molestation has become a thing of the past. The governor said people can come out and vote in Saturday’s governorship election without fear of being intimidated by the police. He made the statement... Read More

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March 25, 2015

Femi Fani-Kayode’s latest outburst is directed straight at Gov. Amaechi (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidential Campaign Organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDPPCO) has blasted governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, over his allegation of an attempt on his life. A statement released by the Director of Media and Publicity of the PDPPCO, Femi Fani-Kayode, said that Amaechi is a pathological liar for claiming that President... Read More

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March 23, 2015

“You pay $1million to First Lady per month!” | “You wasted N3trillion on Buhari!” | Amaechi and Wike have started again

by Azubuike Azikiwe Best of friends foes, Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike, are back in the building, with another episode of verbal onslaught and direct accusations. This time around, the Rivers State Governor, landed the first punch by accusing the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, of paying $1m (N199m) monthly... Read More

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March 19, 2015

Why Ameachi is not happy with us || Rivers Police list 4 reasons

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Dan Bature, has responded to Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s statement that the state police command was exposing the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, to assassination. Amaechi had alleged that the security of Dakuku had been removed by the police. However, Bature... Read More

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March 17, 2015

A certain governor says APC members are being killed everyday in his state

by Chidi Okoye A certain governor, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state, claims that at least one member of the All Progressives Congress, in his state, is being killed on a daily basis. Amaechi accused the Police in the state of being biased, saying that they are being used to arrest and harass members of the APC. The... Read More

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March 17, 2015

Who is planning to assassinate Dakuku Peterside? – Amaechi has a theory

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rotimi Amaechi strongly believes that there’s a grand scheme to eliminate Dakuku Peterside, his annointed successor. According to the Rivers state governor, those hired to assassinate the APC governorship candidate in the state, were being “housed and catered for by Nyesom Wike”, who is the PDP governorship candidate in Rivers. Amaechi made... Read More

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March 15, 2015

“Are you ready to go and give your father food in the prison?” – These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju In no particular order, we present to you our top 7 quotes of the week: 1. “So, let no one say that he has no money to deliver power for the entire country. This is the limit to which the law allows us to do, but we have done this to make... Read More

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March 12, 2015

First Photos: Celebrities and politicians converge for #EveningForNigeria

by Chinwe Okafor Celebrities, entertainers, professionals, entertainment and media communities gathered at the Intercontinental hotel on Thursday, March 12. The event which was billed as ‘An evening for Nigeria’, was a convergence of several notable personalities. Some of those present were: Desmond Elliot, Rotimi Amaechi, Kayode Fayemi, Abike Dabiri, Patrick Doyle, Olu Maintain, General Pype,... Read More

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March 12, 2015

Amaechi saw a vision today and Jonathan is not in it

by Azubuike Azikiwe Earlier today, Thursday, March 12, Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, said God has shown to him a vision of who would be the next President of Nigeria. While speaking at the APC South South Rally in Port Harcourt, Amaechi said:”God has shown us who would be president and we know that it... Read More

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March 12, 2015

“They don’t respect the church” || Another cleric is unhappy with Amaechi, APC over N7bn bribery claim

by Kolapo Olapoju Another pastor is angry with Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, over the N7 billion bribery allegation he made against the Christian Association of Nigeria. Amaechi had accused CAN of receiving N7 billion bribe from the Presidency to mobilise support against his party’s presidential candidate, Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). The displeased cleric... Read More

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March 12, 2015

Amaechi’s brother in critical condition after being attacked

by Azubuike Azikiwe Chidi Amaechi, a younger brother of Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, was attacked on Wednesday, March 10. The younger Amaechi was “inflicted with life threatening cuts and injuries” when he was attacked in his hostel in Igbinedion University, Edo state. A statement released by David Iyofor, Chief Press Secretary to Governor... Read More

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March 5, 2015

We don’t want rigging and writing of election results – Amaechi tells INEC

by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has implored on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to endeavour to remain unbiased and transparent during the forthcoming general elections. Amaechi also warned that the problem of writing of election results should be stopped so as to allow Nigerians choose credible leaders in the forthcoming elections. The governor made... Read More

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March 4, 2015

Photo of the Day: Yes, your governor can also do the ‘shoki’, but can he do this?

by Akan Ido After blazing the trail in dancing shoki during APC’s nationwide presidential campaign, Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi is displaying a different set of skills. Amaechi was today seen plaiting a lady’s hair while on a door to door campaign in Bonny Local Government of the state. Yes, your governor can also do the shoki... Read More

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March 4, 2015

APC has a talent for noise making… – Abati’s gloves are finally off

by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidency has rubbished some of the recent claims of the All Progressives Congress saying that the party is especially gifted in the art of noise-making and deception. The Special Adviser to the President, Dr. Reuben Abati, stated that allegations of the APC were baseless, meaningless and false, adding that the party... Read More

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March 1, 2015

PDP plans to freeze Tinubu, Amaechi’s bank accounts – APC makes serious claims

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has revealed an alleged plot by the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Peoples Democratic Party to derail the APC campaign by freezing the accounts of party leaders, Bola Tinubu and Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement released on Saturday, February 28, by the Director Media and Publicity of... Read More

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February 26, 2015

10 key takeaways from Muhammadu Buhari’s Chatham House speech (READ)

by Isi Esene The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) was at the Chatham House on Thursday morning to discuss Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria’s Transition. The event which was chaired by former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Sir Richard Gozney had many Nigerians in attendance including... Read More

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February 22, 2015

2 years ago I was the best, now I’m the problem of Rivers, how come? – Amaechi has a question for PDP

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has responded to the claims by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, that he is the biggest problem of Rivers, owing to his alleged involvement in the violence bedeviling the state. While responding to the comments of Prince Uche Secondus, the Deputy National Chairman of the... Read More

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February 21, 2015

PDP says Amaechi is the problem of Rivers

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has been accused by the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of being the main problem of his state . During a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, February 21, the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, accused the governor of shutting... Read More

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February 20, 2015

“The allegation is a complete lie” – CAN denies collecting N7billion from Presidency

by Panshak Ibrahim The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has described as a ‘complete lie’ the allegations that it received N7 billion bribe from the Peoples Democratic Party, to work against the campaign of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). A Borno-based pastor, Kallamu Musa-Dikwa had on Thursday, February 19, alleged that... Read More

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February 20, 2015

CAN got N7billion to campaign against Buhari – Borno pastor claims

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, February 19, a pastor based in Borno state, Kallamu Dikwa, corroborated the allegation by the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gave some pastors billions of Naira to campaign against the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Evans Bipi accuses APC of stage-managing Okrika rally attack

by Azubuike Azikiwe A lawmaker representing Ogu/Bolo state constituency in Rivers State House of Assembly, Evans Bipi, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, is responsible for the attack on its rally in Okrika on Tuesday, February 17. According to Bipi, the attack on the rally of the opposition party was... Read More

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February 18, 2015

Why the APC rally in Okrika was disrupted – Amaechi explains

by Anike Jacob Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state has blamed the violence that occured in Okrika, Rivers state during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally yesterday on the wife of the president, Patience Jonathan. “Clearly the wife of the president does not want APC to campaign in her home, Okrika,” Amaechi said. Amaechi... Read More

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February 13, 2015

#PlotTwist: Tinubu, Amaechi, Saraki’s phones have been bugged – APC cries foul

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has accused the security agencies of the Federal Government of bugging the mobile phones of a national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Senator Bukola Saraki. Similarly, the opposition party further alleged that the telephones of its National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Why artistes couldn’t donate money to save OJB Jezreel – MI Abaga

by Anike Jacobs Even celebrities go broke too. Rapper, Jude Abaga aka MI has revealed the reason why many artistes could not donate money for OJB Jezreel’s kidney treatment last year. MI, in a recent chat with My Africa podcast, blamed it all on the fear of being ridiculed. “This is what happened; OJB was sick and... Read More

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February 8, 2015

“I’m the first person that will break the supposed jinx in Oyo State” | “They should stop commercialising Jesus Christ, he’s our Lord and Saviour” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Every week, people talk, most of all politicians. While some make sense, others, not so much, however, they have one thing in common; their comments pique interest. We bring to you the top 7 quotes of the week: 1. “There is always a first person to do something. I’m the first one(person) that will... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Pentecostal pastors want Amaechi to back up accusation with names

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has challenged Governor Rotimi Amaechi to provide proof to back up his allegation that some pastors had collected the sum of N6 billion from the PDP for the purpose of influencing their members to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential elections. During the 13... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Nigerians just want a change from what we have now – Amaechi

by Azubuike Azikiwe According to Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Nigerians are tired of what is obtainable in the country, and as such, require change, regardless of the nature of change. The Director General of Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, made the comment on Wednesday, February 4, while swearing in nine permanent secretaries at the Government... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Adeboye wants corrupt pastors to be mindful of the “fire of the Almighty” (READ)

by Anike Jacobs The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned that pastors should avoid facing the wrath of God by refusing to collect bribes from politicians. “I read in the newspaper this morning that one of the serving governors in Nigeria said that some pastors in Nigeria... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Gov. Amaechi needs to repent & change his ways – Reuben Abati preaches

by Kolapo Olapoju The Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Media & Publicity, Reuben Abati, has reacted to the bribery allegations made by Governor of Rivers State and the Director-General, Buhari Presidential Campaign organisation, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi had claimed that pastors received N6 billion bribe from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to campaign... Read More

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#ReporterDiaries: “These Rivers elections are do or die”

Don’t be afraid, there’ll be no more police harassment – Amaechi tells Rivers people

Femi Fani-Kayode’s latest outburst is directed straight at Gov. Amaechi (READ)

“You pay $1million to First Lady per month!” | “You wasted N3trillion on Buhari!” | Amaechi and Wike have started again

Why Ameachi is not happy with us || Rivers Police list 4 reasons

A certain governor says APC members are being killed everyday in his state

Who is planning to assassinate Dakuku Peterside? – Amaechi has a theory

“Are you ready to go and give your father food in the prison?” – These are our top 7 quotes of the week

First Photos: Celebrities and politicians converge for #EveningForNigeria

Amaechi saw a vision today and Jonathan is not in it

“They don’t respect the church” || Another cleric is unhappy with Amaechi, APC over N7bn bribery claim

Amaechi’s brother in critical condition after being attacked

We don’t want rigging and writing of election results – Amaechi tells INEC

Photo of the Day: Yes, your governor can also do the ‘shoki’, but can he do this?

APC has a talent for noise making… – Abati’s gloves are finally off

PDP plans to freeze Tinubu, Amaechi’s bank accounts – APC makes serious claims

10 key takeaways from Muhammadu Buhari’s Chatham House speech (READ)

2 years ago I was the best, now I’m the problem of Rivers, how come? – Amaechi has a question for PDP

PDP says Amaechi is the problem of Rivers

“The allegation is a complete lie” – CAN denies collecting N7billion from Presidency

CAN got N7billion to campaign against Buhari – Borno pastor claims

Evans Bipi accuses APC of stage-managing Okrika rally attack

Why the APC rally in Okrika was disrupted – Amaechi explains

#PlotTwist: Tinubu, Amaechi, Saraki’s phones have been bugged – APC cries foul

Why artistes couldn’t donate money to save OJB Jezreel – MI Abaga

“I’m the first person that will break the supposed jinx in Oyo State” | “They should stop commercialising Jesus Christ, he’s our Lord and Saviour” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

Pentecostal pastors want Amaechi to back up accusation with names

Nigerians just want a change from what we have now – Amaechi

Adeboye wants corrupt pastors to be mindful of the “fire of the Almighty” (READ)

Gov. Amaechi needs to repent & change his ways – Reuben Abati preaches

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