September 14, 2018
Entertainment & Lifestyle, Headlines
By Joel Anekwe Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the state government will work with ace musician, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known as Dbanj, to create opportunities for young musicians in the state. Speaking during a condolence visit by Dbanj at the Government House, Port Harcourt on …
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September 12, 2018
Headlines, Politics
House of Representatives hopeful for Ikwerre/Emohua federal constituency, Chief Celia Otubu, has described the Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike and the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as “sagacious, capable and forward-thinking.” Her comments came on the heels of the governor and party leadership’s decision to allow a …
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September 11, 2018
Headlines, News
Chief Precious Elekima, governorship aspirant on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State has said that education will be given top priority if he wins the 2019 governorship election, adding that primary to tertiary institution will be tuition-free. Elekima, who said he will embark on major …
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September 11, 2018
Headlines, News
By Kelechi Esogwa-Amadi Following the recent invasion and ransacking of the house of Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, an Ijaw activist, Dr Sokari Soberekon, has called on the Federal Government to administer stiffer punishment on the police officers who carried out the act, especially the leader of the …
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September 6, 2018
Headlines, Politics
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 …
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September 6, 2018
Headlines, News
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 …
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September 6, 2018
Headlines, News
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. …
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September 6, 2018
Business, Headlines
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 …
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September 3, 2018
Headlines, News
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 …
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September 3, 2018
Headlines, News
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 …
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