By Philip Yatai A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, Nname Ewor, has expressed concern that the state lacks an appropriated budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Ewor raised the issue on Wednesday during a “thank you” visit by Minister of the FederalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Rivers Elders Council on Tuesday, keyed in the “Renewed Hope Family”, initiated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to return President Bola Tinubu for second term in 2027. Chairman of the council, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, declared the support during Wike’s “thank you”Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, to stay clear of Rivers politics. Wike gave the warning during his “thank you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers, says it will follow the directives of Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, ahead of 2027 general elections in the state. Mr Rejoice Otobo, the Chairman of APC in theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress has announced its decision to abandon Gov. Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers and pledged allegiance to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. Chairman of the congress, Sen. George Sekibo, announced the group’s decision during Wike’s “thank you” visitContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Dr Nname Ewor, factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has dissolved his faction into the Aaron Chukwemeka-led committee, supported by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Ewor, formerly loyal to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, announced the dissolution during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni (ONELGA) LocalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says there is no going back on the decision taken to restore power to Rivers people in the 2027 elections. Wike said this during a “thank you visit’” to Eleme Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. HeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he will soon reveal the details of the peace agreement reached between him and Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, before President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the disclosure on Wednesday during a “thank-you visit” to Tai Local GovernmentContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Chief Victor Giadom has advised Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to win any election in Rivers. Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), South South, gave the advice on Tuesday, duringContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to see themselves as guardians of rivers, saying protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security and the economy. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration ofContinue Reading
