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  By Des Ogini   There have been various forms of agitations for who the next governor of Rivers State would be. Such agitations range from “Where will he come from?” “Who will he be, and what criteria will he pass through to become?” From the benefit of hindsight, some …

  By Joel Anekwe   Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has declared that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacks platform to campaign for the 2019 election, adding that for the party to contemplate presenting a governorship candidate for the election shows that something is fundamentally …

  By Joel Anekwe   Professionals in Rivers State under the aegis of Rivers Professionals for Wike (RIVPROW) have endorsed Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for a second term. The Rivers professionals on Wednesday announced their endorsement during their solidarity visit to the governor at the Government House, Port Harcourt. …

President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Iyalode Alaba Lawson has described the new 5-star multi-specialty hospital, Princess Medical Centre, as world class hospital promoting medical tourism and redefining hospital business within Rivers State, the south –south region and beyond. The NACCIMA boss …

The senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Abe, has rejected an alleged attempt by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to impose a governorship candidate on the party for the 2019 election, threatening to resist any such move. This comes days after …

  By Joel Anekwe   Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on Saturday formally declared that he will seek re-election in 2019, citing the support of youths from the 23 Local Government Areas as the principal reason for his declaration. He also acknowledged the endorsements from women, elders, ethnic nationalities …

  By Joel Anekwe   About 260 kilometers or 26% of the Niger Delta mangroves has been lost in the past 50 years to mining activities in the region, experts have said. The region, hitherto one of the world’s richest Deltas, boasts of extensive mangroves being home to rich aquatic …

  By Joel Anekwe   The leadership of Judiciary State Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his recent approval of four bills seeking for financial autonomy of the judiciary, state house of assemblies and others. This commendation was made over the weekend, during the 12th South-South …

  …Peterside accepts decision, pledges loyalty   By Joel Anekwe   True to speculations making the rounds for some time now, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi has finally picked businessman and Kalabari son, Tonye Dele Cole as his preferred …

  ……No New Levies On State-Owned Institutions ~ Govt   By Joel Anekwe   The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged plans by Governor Chief Nyesom Wike to levy students of all tertiary institutions in the state various sums of money through the heads of …