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Rivers news

January 29, 2022

Wike seeks military support to end illegal oil refining in Rivers

The military wants other governors to emulate the Rivers state governor to assist it in securing Nigeria’s oil and gas assets.

Governor Nyesom Wike
December 16, 2021

Rivers opens “safe home” for victims of gender-based violence

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said the home is also open to abused males.

Wike, Safe home
September 6, 2021

We’re demolishing cattle market shanties, worship centres to reduce crime: Wike

Mr Wike, while explaining the need to rid the state of all shanties, said criminals were using shanties as hideouts after committing crimes.

Wike, Slaughter Market
September 6, 2021

COVID-19: Wike threatens to re-impose lockdown in Rivers

Mr Wike said he may be forced to re-introduce the statewide lockdown if citizens do not adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocols.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike
February 15, 2021

Rivers court sentences man who killed delivery agent to death by hanging

Justice Igwe stressed that the judgement will serve as a deterrent to others, describing the murder as unlawful and gruesome.