Rivers urban renewal: Sekibo, Omehia, Onyesoh pat Wike on the back
Governor Nyesom Wike who last week vowed he would deliver on his administration’s promises to the Rivers people while signing an N18 billion agreement with Julius Berger has received the support of his friends and co-travelers in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. They are Chief…
Amaechi convicted by EFCC
The EFCC has secured the conviction of an illegal dealer in petroleum products, Ngwa Amaechi Rapheal. Amaechi who was dragged before a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt could neither produce the owner of the truck, with registration number ENU 69 Z, used to convey…
NDE Skills Scheme: APC Slams Wike’s Govt, Says we are not involved
The Rivers State chapter of the APC says the decision taken by the State Government on Wednesday to withdraw from the employment scheme driven by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is misguided. The party which said that the claim made by the Rivers…
Oil wells palava: Imo picks on Rivers
The Imo State Government is getting ready to engage in a war with its Rivers counterpart over oil wells. The oil wells which are at the centre of what may snow ball into a full blown disagreement between both states lie between their common boundaries….
We are opposed to 4th flyover bridge in Port Harcourt – APC
The Rivers State Chapter of the APC has expressed its opposition to the construction of another flyover bridge in the State capital, saying that other Local Government Areas in the State deserve serious attention. The APC said in its reaction to the request for the…
Suspension of 3 LG Chairmen: ALGON, APC trade words
Officials of ALGON in Rivers State and the APC have been trading words, following the party’s call urging Governor Nyesom Wike to lift the suspension placed on three local government council chairmen. Saturday, ALGON represented by a team of three council chairmen who appeared on a…
Coronavirus: Rivers climb up the ladder
Rivers State Thursday recorded 43 additional cases of the COVID 19 as the official figure of infections across the country rose. This brings the total number of cases that are emanating from the State to 1,739. Within the South South, the oil rich State is…
Amaechi beats NASS Committee to the gun
There are indications that the Committee of the House which is investigating loans secured by the Federal Government from China may have discovered that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi may not be directly linked to loan procurement issues. The Minister who earlier appealed to…
Uchendu invites Aguma over, lauds Omereji
Senator Andrew Uchendu has urged Hon. Igo Aguma to join hands in ongoing efforts to rebuild the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State. Senator Uchendu made the call while reacting to the ruling of Justice George Omereji. “I thank Justice Omeriji and the Judiciary”,…
North East Violence: Borno State Governor Escapes Ambush
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has had a close shave with death, following an attack on his convoy by terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect. According to credible sources, the incident occurred Wednesday just as the State Governor’s convoy ran…
