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Anger trails Wike’s disrespect of Rivers chiefs
Widespread dissatisfaction is trailing what many in Rivers State see as the growing disrespect being meted to their chiefs by the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Wike a few days ago had the audacity to stand Rivers chiefs up, ostensibly as a result of his quest…
Amaechi : Men who allegedly betrayed him
Dakuku Peterside may be having a quiet chuckle. Accused many years ago of plotting to betray Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s serving Minister of Transportation, Dakuku has remained a loyalist. On the contrary, most of those who accused the Opobo – born politician of the tendency of…
Wike slams Orashi people
Hopes that the Orashi region, home base of Governor Peter Odili, might be in strong reckoning for the governorship of the Rivers State in 2023 may have been dashed. The people of that region who produced a governor in 1999 may have to wait until…
Amaechi, Peterside receive awards
Two illustrious sons of the Rivers State have received major awards for their contributions towards national development. They are the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi and the Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside. The honour was bestowed on them at an awards…
Breaking: Bille youths open fire in Port Harcourt
Intense gunfire between rival youth groups has been reported in the Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt. The face-off occurred at the Secretariat Complex which houses several Government Ministries and parastatals. The shooting which erupted a few hours ago scared both civil servants and visitors, with…
APC recaptures Imo State
Emeka Ihedioha who purportedly won the Imo State Governorship race on the platform of the PDP has been asked to vacate the Imo State Government House. In his place, Hope Uzodinma, a former senator who ran as the candidate of the APC is to be…
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New currency for West Africa
An indication that Nigeria and other West African states may turn to the use of a new currency in 2020 is gradually emerging. This is part of ongoing efforts by ECOWAS nations to forge closer ties, promote regional integration and trade. Should the proposed plan…
Community shuts down SPDC flow station
A section of Omudioga Community in Emohua Local Government Area, led by its Community Development Committee Chairman, Barrister Chikweri Ogbugo, have shut down Ahia Flow Station operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) due to the company’s failure to provide electricity to the people. The…
New currency for West Africa
An indication that Nigeria and other West African states may turn to the use of a new currency in 2020 is gradually emerging. This is part of ongoing efforts by ECOWAS nations to forge closer ties, promote regional integration and trade. Should the proposed plan…
Community shuts down SPDC flow station
A section of Omudioga Community in Emohua Local Government Area, led by its Community Development Committee Chairman, Barrister Chikweri Ogbugo, have shut down Ahia Flow Station operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) due to the company’s failure to provide electricity to the people. The…
Anger trails Wike’s disrespect of Rivers chiefs
Widespread dissatisfaction is trailing what many in Rivers State see as the growing disrespect being meted to their chiefs by the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Wike a few days ago had the audacity to stand Rivers chiefs up, ostensibly as a result of his quest…
Amaechi : Men who allegedly betrayed him
Dakuku Peterside may be having a quiet chuckle. Accused many years ago of plotting to betray Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s serving Minister of Transportation, Dakuku has remained a loyalist. On the contrary, most of those who accused the Opobo – born politician of the tendency of…
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Liverpool remain unbeatable
Leaders of the English Premier, Liverpool FC otherwise known as the “Reds” Thursday continued their unbeaten run since the league began. The Reds easily snatched the three points at stake from Sheffield United in a thrilling encounter at Anfield. The Egyptian talisman, Mohammed Salah got…
My Governor! My Governor!!
Many in and outside Imo State may not like Senator Rochas Okorocha. It may be because the man is flamboyant or arrogant in the eyes of some Nigerians. It may be that Okorocha thinks he is cerebral and confident, or that he is plainly an…
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