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Education: I owe no apology for sending my kids to private school — Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, says he owes no apology for choosing a private school for the elementary education of his children irrespective of any undertone the public would give the option. Fubara joined other parents Wednesday for the graduation ceremony of the 2023 Grade Six Class of private Green Oak International School, Port Harcourt, […]

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Why Rivers is supporting Akpabio, Abbas for NASS leadership – Gov Fubara

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared the stance and choice of the State over the National Assembly leadership offices – to support the All Progressives Congress’ preferred choices of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President and Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives. The 10th National Assembly is expected to be […]

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Transition: Fubara takes over from mentor relishing spotlight to govern Rivers

Sir Siminialayi Fubara, Monday, took over from mentor and predecessor, Chief Nyesom Wike, as governor of Rivers state Monday, determined to see Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) keep hold on the reins of power in the state. Fubara, fondly called Sim, in his inaugural speech following his swearing in by Chief Judge of the State, Justice […]

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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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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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