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Wike and his vow to recover the Abuja master plan By LAW MEFOR

Bode August 23, 2023

Given his antecedents and personality, strategic thinkers would wish Nyeson Wike to be deployed to the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Works, or Ministry of Power. As pillars of the country’s economy, these ministries and some others require special attention. Insecurity is the main cause of the...

President Tinubu swears in new ministers

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President Tinubu swears in new ministers

Bode August 21, 2023

President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated his cabinet with 45 ministers. President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated his cabinet with 45 ministers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event held at the State House Banquet, was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio,...

Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees

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Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees

Bode August 8, 2023

The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the nominees during Monday’s plenary. The nominees include Sen. Abubakar Kyari (Borno ), Abubakar Momoh (Edo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Prof. Joseph Utsev...

POLITICS

Wike, El-Rufia, Umahi, Alake, 24 others unveiled as minister-nominees in Tinubu’s list to the senate

Bode July 27, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has sent to Senate, list of 28 ministerial nominees for consideration and confirmation. The list of the nominees is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate , Godswill Akpiabio and read at plenary on Thursday. Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu,Femi...

POLITICS

Senate minority leadership: Don’t cause enmity between Wike, Sen. Jarigbe – Group warns PDP members

Bode July 1, 2023

A socio-political group, Pathfinder 4 Unity, has appealed to those interested in the Senate minority position not to use their ambition to cause disaffection between the former Governor of Rivers, Chief Nyesom Wike and Sen. Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe. The group made the appeal against the background of a statement credited...

POLITICS

Akpabio to Wike: Ensure another G5 emerges for APC to win in 2027

Bode June 19, 2023

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his four other friends in the G5 to come up with another aggrieved group within opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to make winning the 2027 presidential election a smooth ride for the ruling All Progressives...

OPINION

Tinubu’s road to somewhere, By CHIDI AMUTA

Bode June 18, 2023

Within a fortnight in power, President Bola Tinubu may have set the tone and tempo for what promises to be a dizzying presidency. Right from the inauguration ground at Eagle Square, he could not suppress his anxiety to be in power and in control at the same time. Most...

G5 members meet Tinubu at Aso Rock

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G5 members meet Tinubu at Aso Rock

Bode June 8, 2023

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with a group of aggrieved politicians within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) known as the G5 or the Integrity Group. In attendance at the meeting at the Aso Rock are one serving governor and four former governors within the party. They are Governor...

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Wike, Ibori, Makinde in closed door meeting with President Tinubu

Bode June 2, 2023

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed door meeting with James Ibori, former Governor of Delta state; Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers state; and Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor. The meeting is taking place at the President’s office in Aso Villa, accordig to Voice of...

PDP has right to suspend, expel you if …, court tells Wike

Bode May 31, 2023

) A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, told former Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the right to suspend or expel him if the action is done in accordance with the law. Justice James Omotosho stated this in a judgment he delivered...

POLITICS

Tinubu commends Wike for his election victory, says he’s very ‘dependable’

Bode May 3, 2023

The President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, appreciated Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for his contribution to his victory at the keenly contested February 25, 2023 presidential election. Tinubu stated this when he inaugurated the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Road Flyover in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Tinubu was in the...

POLITICS

Tinubu has what it takes to turn Nigeria around – Wike

Bode April 29, 2023

Gov. Nyesome Wike of Rivers has said that the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has the capacity to turn around the fortunes of the country in the interest of all. Wike said this on Friday in Abuja when he, alongside his Oyo State counterpart, Gov. Seyi Makinde, visited Tinubu. The...

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Wike lauds NYSC for efficient service delivery

Bode April 28, 2023

Gov.Nyesom Wike of Rivers, on Friday commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its integrity and track records of efficient service delivery to the nation. Wike gave the commendation during the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members at Nonwa-Gbam Tai Local Government Area...

Former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State

Court stops PDP from suspending, expelling Rivers governor-elect, others loyal to Wike

Bode April 18, 2023

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling members perceived to be loyal to Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgement delivered on two separate suits filed by the affected PDP members, held that the fears of...

POLITICS

I’m not deterred from standing for equity, fairness and justice even after losing election – Ortom

Bode April 5, 2023

By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says he is not deterred from advocating for equity, justice and fairness despite losing his senatorial bid in the February 25th Presidential and National elections. Governor Ortom spoke on Tuesday, while commissioning Government Secondary School, Kpor in Gokana Local...

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I won’t run from EFCC after handover, says Wike

Bode March 29, 2023

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says he won’t leave office on May 29, 2023 to “run away” from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s strongman said he has nothing to fear if the anti-graft agency comes to probe his administration....

POLITICS

PDP group charges NWC to sanction saboteurs

Bode March 28, 2023

The PDP Leadership League, a group within the party on Tuesday called on its National Working Committee (NWC) to sanction members and leaders who deliberately sabotaged the party at the 2023 general elections. National caucus members of the group, Mrs May Ubeku, Mr Ose Anenih, Mr John Shuaibu and...

POLITICS

Ayu presided over PDP’s colossal failure, I support his suspension – Wike

Bode March 27, 2023

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said he is in support of the suspension of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. The Executive Committee of the PDP in Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, suspended Ayu on Sunday, after...

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara

Alleged planned suspension: Court adjourns Rivers Gov.-elect’s suit against PDP for judgment

Bode March 24, 2023

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Friday, adjourned a suit filed by Sir Siminlalayi Fubara, Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Governor-elect and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Odu, over alleged plan by the party to suspend them for judgment. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, fixed April 20...

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Wike commends peaceful conduct of guber election in spite of voter apathy

Bode March 19, 2023

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has commended the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers. He said in Port Harcourt that it was more peaceful than the Feb. 25 presidential and House of Assembly elections. Wike made the observation in a statement issued by...