Tag: Nyesom Wike
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Nyesom Wike bestows award on G5 govs, Bello, Umahi, Malami
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has bestowed an award of Grand Service Star of Rivers State, to four out of the G5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party. Wike presented the award to them at the Rivers State Government Honours and Awards 2022 at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday night. The Governors…
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Gov Wike and Gov Ortom urge President Buhari to expose govs stealing local government funds
The Governors of Rivers and Benue States, Nyesom Wike, and Samuel Ortom, have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to expose state governors who are stealing local government funds. President Buhari in a speech delivered at the presidential parley for members of the Senior Executive Course 44 (2022) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies…
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Wike challenges President Buhari to release names of governors diverting LG funds
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has asked President Buhari to release names of governors who diverted local government allocations in the country. Recall that the President on Tuesday, accused some governors of diverting funds meant for local governments councils sent from the federation’s account.
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2023: I am yet to decide on who to support for president – Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said he is yet to make a decision on who to vote for among the presidential candidates in the 2023 general elections.
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Fact Check: Who between Gov Wike, S-South Govs lied on 13% derivation?
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is perhaps the most talked about governor in Nigeria today. And it is neither by accident nor is it a coincidence. It is a carefully choreographed and well funded strategy to dominate the national political and media space. He sure knows how to force himself, his views on the…
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2023: Situating Obi’s ‘lucky day’ with Wike (2) – By Ehichioya Ezomon
In closing the first instalment of this analysis on November 21, two questions sprouted as regards the political romance between Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
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2023 Elections: Nyesom Wike will be jailed – Ned Nwoko explodes
Senator Ned Nwoko has once again taken a swipe at fellow party member, Nyesom Wike for his anti-party activities in the Peoples Democratic Party. Nwoko who is the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate for Delta North senatorial district in next year’s election has been at loggerheads with Wike over the latter’s refusal to support the…
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Bayelsa confirms receipt of arrears of 13% oil derivation refunds from FG
Bayelsa government confirmed on Tuesday that it had been receiving refunds of arrears of 13 per cent oil derivation proceeds from the Federal Government.
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2023: Situating Obi’s ‘lucky day’ with Wike (1) – By Ehichioya Ezomon
It’s one of several visits in the course of the presidential run of the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike – leader of the rebellious group of five governors (PDP-G5) in the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party. But this visit was special!
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Gov Wike, allies insist on Ayu’s removal
Five governors of the PDP and some aggrieved party stalwarts have reiterated calls for the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, before peace could return to the former ruling party.