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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers

February 14, 2023

Court extends order stopping PDP from suspending Wike

On Tuesday, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court extended the order restraining PDP from suspending or expelling Mr Nyesom from the party.

Governor Nyesom Wike and PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu
February 1, 2023

Wike revokes approval for Atiku to campaign in Port Harcourt stadium

Mr Green said the permission was revoked due to a reported synergy between the PCC and a faction of the opposition APC led by Tonye Patrick Cole, because of the latter’s antecedent of violence

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and Atiku Abubakar
December 31, 2022

G-5: PDP will punish erring members accordingly, says Tambuwal

Mr Tambuwal, in an interactive session with journalists in Sokoto on Saturday, however, said the party would lawfully “bring any of its erring members to book.”

Tambuwal and G5
October 12, 2022

Wike doles out N1 billion to Rivers flood victims; appoints 28,000 political assistants

He said the amount would enable the vulnerable families to cope with the devastating floods that had affected their homes and farmlands.

Nyesom Wike
September 14, 2022

Wike v. Atiku: Case adjourned as lawyer comes down with stomach upset

Mr Okoi, who entered his name on the cause list earlier in the day, could not be found when the matter was called for hearing.

Governor Nyesom Wike and Atiku Abubakar
August 28, 2022

Floods ravage Benue villages as Governor Ortom lounges in Europe

Over the last decade, floods have destroyed properties worth millions of naira and caused losses of lives in some cases.

Samuel Ortom/flood
September 7, 2021

Sanwo-Olu follows Wike, sends bill for VAT collection to Lagos Assembly

Following the recent court judgment on tax collection, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the state’s assembly have begun moves to enact a value-added tax law.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
April 26, 2021

Customs confirm killing of three officers in Rivers

The customs linked the attack to frustrated armed smugglers, adding that it would investigate the circumstances that led to the attack and its motive.

March 29, 2021

Riverians fume as Wike lavishes over N350 million on Burna Boy, other entertainers

Rivers in 2019 spent N23.8 billion on entertainment despite owing N303.78 billion and harbouring 34 per cent out of school children.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and Burna Boy