Tag: Nyesom Wike
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Wike takes swipe at opposition parties over suspended NLC protest
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says he has utilized the mandate given to him by Rivers people to provide basic infrastructure for them. He also stated that he is proud to be contributing his quota to the development of the State. Governor Wike stated this while speaking to journalists after inspecting the Rebisi, GRA,…
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Gov Wike to construct bridge with N18 billion in Rivers State
Rivers State Executive Council has approved the sum of N18 billion for the construction of a fourth flyover bridge at the GRA Junction along the Port Harcourt Aba Expressway. According to a statement by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, the amount also covers the dualization of Tombia Extension Road to Ikwerre Road and…
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Ex-MD of NDDC, Joi Nunieh speaks after her rescue by Gov Wike
Dr. Joi Nunieh, the mmediate past acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has opened up after Thursday’s intervention by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Nunieh, who thanked Governor Wike for coming to her rescue, said the armed policemen came about 4 am, and that they broke into her premises but…
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Edo 2020: Obaseki makes another move, visits Gov Udom in Uyo
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, following his visit to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, moved on Sunday to also visit the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Udom Emmanuel. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Udom received Governor Obaseki at the Government House, Uyo, capital of the State. While the details of Obaseki’s visit to…
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Governor Obaseki opens up on next move
Embattled Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said he will be making his next move known after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Edo State Governor made this known on Sunday via Twitter shortly after news emerged that he was in Rivers State to visit Governor Nyesom Wike. Obaseki, who is seeking…
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Wike clarifies N10 million burial fine, releases new guidelines for religious activities
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the restriction on the number of worshippers during church services from 50 to 70 persons in the state. According to Governor Wike, modalities were also being worked out for the number of Muslims that will participate in Friday prayers. These were part of resolutions reached at a…
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Rivers State: Reason why people are dying in Bonny
Finally, the mystery behind the unexplainable number of deaths reported in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State has been unravelled. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalled that Awoiyeala Samuel Allison, President of the Bonny Graduates Forum had raised alarm to the unpalatable incident in May. Since then, suspecting Coronavirus disease, officials of the State Ministry of Health…
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BREAKING: Rivers State cancels lockdown till further notice
The Rivers State Government has cancelled till further notice the lockdown emplaced to check the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the State Governor, Nyesom Wike made this known on Tuesday during a statewide broadcast. The Governor stated that in continuation of the struggle against the spread of the…
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BREAKING: Gov. Wike loses aide, Simeon Nwakaudu
Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Adviser on Electronic Media to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is dead. Governor Wike made this known in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim. Governor Wike expressed shock over the sudden death of the media aide, describing the late Nwakaudu as a loyal and dedicated professional who…
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Rivers demolitions: Making a case for Governor Wike
By Emman Ovuakporie I know that many right thinking and wrong thinking Nigerians may call for my head or reason along with me after reading this piece. After the demolition of hotels in Rivers state many names that Nyesom Wike’s parents never named him were attached to his name. Some called him a dictator, motor…