Tag: Rivers

Fubara and I are now in different political camps Wike

Aminu Imam

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he and his successor, Governor Sim Fubara, of Rivers State, are now in different political camps. Wike made the comment yesterday, during a media chat held with newsmen in Abuja. His words: You know I have decided not to bother myself about politics, but on the assignment, President Bola Tinubu gave to me. I didnt go home for Easter. Why do you people think I have a hold on the assembly? He denied instigating the impeachment threats against…

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Rivers Crisis: Wike is a brilliant political strategist, but . Reno Omokri

Aminu Imam

Former aide to Nigerias former president, Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has reacted to the ongoing crisis rocking Rivers State. Omokri took to social media making fresh revelation on the crisis while pointing out what could be an obvious mistake made by former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, amidst the political battle with the incumbent Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Omokri wrote: Nyesom Wike is a brilliant political strategist. But perhaps he also needs to learn from Bola Tinubu. Bola Tinubu could have impeached Ambode. He was more in control of Lagos than Wike is…

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Wike Reshuffles cabinet, to employ 5,000 youths

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Rivers Executive Council has approved the employment of 5,000 youths into the State Civil Service. The approval was given at a meeting presided over by Governor Nyesom Wike at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Kelvin Ebiri, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor, said that the governments plan was announced to journalists by the Commissioner for Employment Generation and Empowerment, Mr. Sylvanus Nwankwo. Ebiri quoted Nwankwo as saying that the youth to be employed must not be more than 35 years old. He said there were existing vacancies…

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Police detain cop over alleged rape of widow in Rivers

Ishaku Yohanna

The Police Command in Rivers State says it has detained one of its officers accused of raping a 23-year-old widow. The commands spokesman, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, made this known to reporters in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Friday. He said that the command had launched a full investigation into the rape allegation by inviting the victim and the Police officer and his team during the incident. The parties have provided useful statements to investigators. They were invited on Thursday and the matter is being investigated by detectives at the…

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APC Crisis: Bunis committee under pressure over divided state chapters

Ishaku Yohanna

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee is coming under massive pressure from prominent power blocs and chieftains to sack some of the state executive councils. But the Governor Mai-Mala Buni led committee  is exercising caution in their handling the issue especially as it relates to  Rivers, Ogun, Kaduna and Lagos States, according to reports. The Nation reports that party leaders, including Governors, Ministers, National Assembly members and others are seeking Bunis prompt intervention in the affairs of some of the divided state chapters, while the committee has been inundated with petitions…

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