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10 Senate: Wike backs Akpabio for Senate President

Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has thrown his weight behind the former Minority leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying the position for him is a payback time Supporting the ambition of Senator Godswill Akpabio for the office of the Senate President of the 10th Senate, Wike […]

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Group hails Tinubu for settling Wike, Abe rift

A pro-democracy group under the aegis of The Natives has applauded the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, for settling the feud between Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and his one-time adversary, Senator Magnus Abe. The reconciliation was facilitated by the President-elect when he visited Rivers for the inauguration of the Rumuokwuta- Rumuola Flyover in Obio/Akpor Local […]

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Wike to Tinubu: Refund Rivers govt on federal roads built

Nigeria’s President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday declared that Federal Government (FG) under his administration owes no obligation to make refunds on federal projects undertaken by states of the federation. Tinubu who was responding to a request by Governor Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt during inauguration of the Rumuokuta Flyover over a two day visit […]

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‘Are we joking?’: Why Dino Melaye can’t be Kogi gov — Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has rubbished Senator Dino Melaye’s alleged governorship ambition, saying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain does not have what it takes to contest for the Kogi state’s governorship. Wike disclose this during a live media chat with selected journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He stated, “Why would Kogi […]

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Reps Speakership: PDP’s hope of alliance suffers setback as Wike, Ibori back Wase

Ahead of the June inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, plots by the country’s main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to mobilize its members and other minority parties in the House of Representatives for relevance suffered a major setback on Monday following the decision of two of its leaders to support the ruling party. […]

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PDP: ‘You’re gone; accept your reign has ended’— Wike tells Ayu

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has asked Sen Iyorcha Ayu to accept that his reign as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ended. Wike during the inauguration of the Trans-Kalabari Road at Degema Krakrama Bridge, Degema Local Government Area (LGA) on Tuesday asked Ayu to come to terms with the reality […]

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I’m not afraid of EFCC — Wike

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that he is not afraid of any invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, or appearing before any anti-graft agency to give an account of his stewardship when his tenure expires on May 29. Wike who stated this while featuring on a live television interview […]

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No apologies, Tinubu has character required for Nigeria — Wike

Ahead of the presidential elections, Governor Nyesom Wike has said All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, possesses the character and courage required for Nigeria. Wike who received Tinubu at the Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after the APC candidates campaign rally for Rivers Wednesday, said he owes nobody apologies for making the […]

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Wike hits Buhari, says new Naira policy is anti – people

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to reconsider the manner with which the currency redesign policy has been implemented so far because it is anti-people. Wike maintained that those who recommended this apparently anti – people monetary policy do not love the President and are bent of tarnishing his legacy. He […]

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JUST IN: Wike’s govt withdraws approval of stadium for Atiku rally

The Rivers State Government Wednesday evening announced the cancellation of the approval earlier granted the Presidential Champaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the use of the Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium for its presidential campaign scheduled for February 11, 2023. The cancellation is coming less than 48 hours after the Rivers state governor, Nyesom […]

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