Tag: rivers
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Scores burnt beyond recognition as explosion rocks illegal refinery in Rivers
Scores of people were on Saturday burnt beyond recognition following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Rivers. Mr Idris Musa, Director-General, National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), who confirmed the incident said investigation into the explosion by the agency is underway.
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2023: Rivers guber race wears a new face as Sen Abe declares intention
The Rivers guber race has worn a new face as former representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, as Senator Magnus Ngei Abe joins the race. The Rivers political caterpillar declared his interest to contest for the governorship seat of Rivers State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), come…
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Don’t allow a repeat of Zamfara, Rivers APC disaster in Akwa Ibom, group warns
Defenders of Akwa Ibom APC, DAIA has cautioned the new Abdullahi Adamu leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC against repeating same mistakes that led to the loss of Zamfara and Rivers States in the 2019 General Election. Speaking against the background of the party’s decision to recognize inaugurating Obong Stephen Ntukekpo as the chairman…
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You must be delusional as PDP is not your personal property – Obaseki tells Wike
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday slammed his counterpart from Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, insisting Peoples Democratic Party PDP is not his personal outfit but public property. He accused Wike of appropriating PDP as his personal property, warned the Rivers helmsman that Edo State cannot be procured.
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Rivers APC rebukes Sen Abe over an erroneous claim on Amaechi
The Rivers All Progressives Congress APC has rebuked Senator Magnus Abe over an erroneous claim on the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi bordering on a press conference allegedly addressed by his political allies. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the party’s state Chairman, Chief Emeka Beke where he debunked the character…
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Wike dashing off Rivers’ property to cronies – Dakuku Peterside
The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of being on a property acquisition spree. Peterside, a one-time Commissioner for Works, said that Governor Wike had cornered no fewer than 400 houses for himself and his cronies in ways he described as “ridiculous…
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APC slams Wike, says governance dwindling under his watch
The Rivers chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Friday slammed Governor Nyesom Wike’s adminstration saying 2022 has showcased dwindling governance in the Garden City. This was contained in a statement issued by the chapter’s Publicty Secretary, Senibo
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Wike’s displacement of .1m Rivers people wicked, evil, inhuman – Dakuku Peterside
Former Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside says Governor Nyesom Wike’s forceful ejection of over 100,000 poor and vulnerable Rivers residents from their waterfront homes is “wicked, evil and inhuman,” pointing out that it is part of the governor’s plans to convert the areas into personal ownership.
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Wike tasks traditional rulers on thwarting illegal oil bunkering activities
Wike tasks traditional rulers on thwarting illegal oil bunkering activities
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Rivers: Wike orders LGA Chairmen to destroy all illegal refinery sites
Wike orders LGA Chairmen to destroy