Tag: Rotimi Amaechi
SNAPSHOT: Governors Amaechi, Akpabio and Suswam visit ailing Sullivan Chime in London
by Akan Ido Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and two of his colleagues, Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom, and Gabriel ...
Former Miss World, Agbani Darego relives the fun & excitement of CARNIRIV 2012 (PHOTOS)
by Agbani Darego It is so lovely to see the re-emergence of a sense of pride associated with our culture, ...
PDP power tussle: Governors defy Jonathan, insist Tukur must go [DETAILS]
Akan Ido There are indications that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are calling for the removal of the party ...
Hello Peter, we’ve missed you: Odili opens up in new autobiography
A fresh light has been cast on the dark intrigues and succession crisis that trailed the choice of Mr.Celestine Omehia as ...
Sokoto governor wins ‘Thug governor of the year’… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Farmers can simply log on to Facebook and update their status and profile pictures: “I just planted ...
Gen. Abubakar, Amaechi, Ngige, T. A. Orji in Imo as Gov Okorocha’s daughter weds state commissioner (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Imo State was agog with dignitaries and well wishers on January 3 when governor Rochas Okorocha’s daughter, ...
FDI: India invests $4.5b in Nigeria
by Emmanuel Okubenji The Indian High Commissioner, Mahesh Sachdev has said that Nigeria got over $4.5 billion investment from Indian ...
Governor Amaechi fires commissioner, Emeka Wogu, appoints 6 female permanent secretaries [Updated]
by Tari Tamuno Governor Rotimi Amaechi of River State has relieved the state’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Wogu, from ...
Agbani Darego, Uti Nwachukwu and others rock Rivers Carnival (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Every end of the year sees the battle of the South-South Carnivals; the Rivers State Carnival and ...
Tolu Ogunlesi: May things continue to fall apart in Nigeria (YNaija FrontPage)
They buy jets and fund projects from the sweat of the bottom-billion, who know that one day Jehovah Lojiji, the ...
Crime-fighters: Rivers gov’t allocates $30million for helicopters to track criminals
Rivers State Government on Thursday said two helicopters purchased for surveillance would begin patrol of the state by January next ...
Stop calling us oil-rich – Gov. Rotimi Amaechi
The Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum; Chibuike Amaechi, has declared that the ‘oil rich ...
Senate launches war against ambitious school children… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s senate may soon pass a contentious bill which would make it illegal for school children from ...
Rotimi, you lie: Governor Dickson lashes out at Governor Amaechi on N17bn oil payment
by Rachel Ogbu The clash between Bayelsa and Rivers State reached new heights on Tuesday. The Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson accused his ...
Gov. Rotimi Amaechi’s driver dies from electrocution in Government House
by Isi Esene One of the Rivers State government House vehicle drivers, Ibiba Jack, was early on Saturday electrocuted at ...
This is our stand: Rivers government attacks Bayelsa on oil wells, accuses Jonathan of favouritism
by Isi Esene The dispute between the Rivers State and Bayelsa over land delineation and allocation of benefits accruing to ...
We paid $45m not $50m – Rotimi Amaechi pushes back allegations that he owns a private jet
by Isi Esene The Rivers State government is wondering what the fuss is all about with reports going the rounds ...
#ALUU4: “We live in a city where wrong seems right…” – Listen to a song by 2 of the murdered UNIPORT students
by Isi Esene Rather, sadly, apt. The four students of the University of Port Harcourt Ugonna, Lloyd, Tekena, and Chidiaka ...
#ALUU4: Varying accounts of the Aluu Community murder
by Isi Esene When the story first broke, it was reported that five boys were caught stealing cell phones and ...
12 suspects arrested in connection with killing of 4 UNIPORT students
by Isi Esene There are reports that twelve people have been arrested in the Aluu Community where four students of ...
Rotimi Amaechi pleads for patience from the people of Rivers State #Independence52
by Isi Esene The Rivers State governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has appealed to the people of the state to be ...
Showdown: Amaechi halts payment of lecturers’ salaries over strike
by Stanley Azuakola If there’s anything to note about Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, it is that the man ...
Report: Pres. Jonathan refuses governors’ request to visit the first lady
by Isi Esene There are indications that the president, Goodluck Jonathan, has specifically directed the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Abdu ...
Thanks, but no thanks: President Jonathan prevents PDP governors from visiting the First Lady
by Stanley Azuakola In times of illness, a little goodwill goes a long way. That must have been the reasoning ...
Clash of the spokesmen: Labaran Maku tackles Reuben Abati … in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Labaran Maku tackles Reuben Abbati President Jonathan’s refusal to say “Amen” during a church service when prayers ...
Babatunde Rosanwo: “If a 60 year old is PDP Youth Leader, then what am I?”
Before we begin the North vs the South divide, we must understand the political parties plus ruling elites have the ...
Who should be Person of the Year 2011 – Rotimi Amaechi, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Goodluck Jonathan or Aliko Dangote?
by Stanley Azuakola Editor’s Note: The Person of the Year is a poll for newsmakers, and is not an award ...
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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