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I Prefer To Go To Aso Rock Than Yola - Governor Makinde Hits Back At Atiku's Camp

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has hit back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's camp, saying he would rather visit Aso Rock, where he can secure refunds for his state, than Atiku's home state of Yola, Adamawa. According to reports, Atiku's camp objected to former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Makinde's frequent trips to the presidential villa.

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I Prefer To Go To Aso Rock Than Yola - Governor Makinde Hits Back At Atiku's Camp

POLITICS

Netizens React To Wike's Outfit As Photo Of G-5 Governors With Tinubu Surfaces On Social Media

It is no longer news that members of the PDP's renegade wing known as the 'G5 Governors' were at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday, June 8, 2023, for a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But it is the clothing worn by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike during a brief photo session with Mr. President before the meeting that has sparked outrage on social media.

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Netizens React To Wike's Outfit As Photo Of G-5 Governors With Tinubu Surfaces On Social Media

POLITICS

'The Hustle Is Real' - Sowore Says After Wike & Other G-5 Members Were Pictured With Tinubu In Abuja

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the last general elections and Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore has reacted after Nyesom Wike and other G-5 members were pictured with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja yesterday. Yesterday's visit will be third time former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike will visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since his inauguration on the 29th of May after former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari handed over power to him.

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'The Hustle Is Real' - Sowore Says After Wike & Other G-5 Members Were Pictured With Tinubu In Abuja

POLITICS

Nyesom Wike’s Frequent Visits Will Poison Your Government – PDP Campaign Warns President Tinubu

Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar's 2023 Presidential campaign, issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu regarding the frequent visits of former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to the presidential villa. In a tweet, Bwala cautioned that the former PDP governor would soon introduce a detrimental influence of unfairness, injustice, and inequity into Tinubu's administration.

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Nyesom Wike’s Frequent Visits Will Poison Your Government – PDP Campaign Warns President Tinubu

POLITICS

Reactions As Former Gov Nyesom Wike Meets President Bola Tinubu For The 3rd Time Since Inauguration

Social media users in Nigeria are reacting to today's meeting between former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Abuja's Aso Rock presidential mansion. (Photo courtesy of The Nation) Since the new President's inauguration on May 29, 2023, this will be the third occasion that the former Governor of Rivers State and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain has visited the White House.

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Reactions As Former Gov Nyesom Wike Meets President Bola Tinubu For The 3rd Time Since Inauguration

POLITICS

Reactions As Former Gov Nyesom Wike Meets President Bola Tinubu For The 3rd Time Since Inauguration

Many Nigerians on social media platforms have begun to react as former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential villa in Abuja today. (Photo Credit - The Nation Newspaper) This is the third time the former Governor of Rivers State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party will be visiting the State House since the inauguration of the new President on the 29th of May, 2023.

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Reactions As Former Gov Nyesom Wike Meets President Bola Tinubu For The 3rd Time Since Inauguration

POLITICS

Aso Rock: Ex-Gov Wike walks away after Security denied Akpabio entry inside Aso Villa (Video)

Moment showing the immediate former of Rivers State identified as Nyesom Wike and the Past Governor of Akwa Ibom State in an unprecedented security check has sparked reactions across social media. The former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike smartly walked away after the Aso Rock presidential villa security denied Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Akpabio entry inside the Aso Rock villa according to the video.

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Aso Rock: Ex-Gov Wike walks away after Security denied Akpabio entry inside Aso Villa (Video)

POLITICS

Shehu Sani Reveals What Nyesom Wike Is Doing More Than Members Of The Ruling Party.

Senator Shehu Sani, a well-known social media figure and human rights campaigner, recently made a comment against Nyesom Wike. Senator Shehu Sani claimed in a tweet posted to his official Twitter account that Nyesom Wike's discussions were primarily focused on securing an appointment, a topic that other members of the ruling party are not discussing.

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Shehu Sani Reveals What Nyesom Wike Is Doing More Than Members Of The Ruling Party.

POLITICS

Today's Headlines:Tinubu Meets Defunct G-5 Govs;Tinubu Meets All Lawmakers-elect, Seeks Support

Tinubu Meets Defunct G-5 Govs Photo Credit: Leadership News President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the defunct G-5 governors group at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday. The G-5 is made up of five PDP governors in the last dispensation — Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Nyesom Wike (Rivers).

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Today's Headlines:Tinubu Meets Defunct G-5 Govs;Tinubu Meets All Lawmakers-elect, Seeks Support

POLITICS

Wike Visits Tinubu Twice In Three Days, Agenda Of Meeting Still Unknown (Details)

A lot of speculations have been made concerning former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike's second meeting with President Bola Tinubu in the last 72 hours. Leadership Nigeria on Tuesday morning, reported that Tinubu yesterday met with former governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) and Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja at about 2:33pm.

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Wike Visits Tinubu Twice In Three Days, Agenda Of Meeting Still Unknown (Details)

POLITICS

Ex-Gov, Wike is talking about appointment more than even the members of the Ruling Party- Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani, a Nigerian author, activist and former Senator has reacted to the recent statement of Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State. In a recent post, Shehu Sani disclosed that Nyesom Wike is talking about appointment and appointment more than even the members of the ruling party.

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Ex-Gov, Wike is talking about appointment more than even the members of the Ruling Party- Shehu Sani

POLITICS

“Wike Is Talking About Appointment More Than Even The Members Of The Ruling Party”—Shehu Sani

Popular human rights activists and social media personality, Senator Shehu Sani has recently made a statement about Nyesom Wike. Through a tweet which he made on his official Twitter page, Senator Shehu Sani stated that Nyesom Wike's talks were solely based on getting an appointment of which most members of the ruling party are not talking about such.

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“Wike Is Talking About Appointment More Than Even The Members Of The Ruling Party”—Shehu Sani

POLITICS

Governorship: Let Fubara Be Sworn-in Today And Let Justice Take Its Full Course- Nyesom Wike

As the countdown begins to the impending transfer of leadership in Rivers State, with Governor-elect Siminalayi Fubara poised to assume office in less than 24 hours, incumbent Governor Nyesom Wike has offered some words of advice. Wike urges caution for Fubara as he steps into the role of leading the state.

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Governorship: Let Fubara Be Sworn-in Today And Let Justice Take Its Full Course- Nyesom Wike

POLITICS

Appointment: If Tinubu approaches me, I will seek the opinions of my wife and friends- Nyesom Wike

Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, has stated that he will consult with his wife and friends before deciding whether or not to accept any appointment offer from President Bola Tinubu. During an interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike emphasized that his wife and friends are the first people he would consult in such matters.

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Appointment: If Tinubu approaches me, I will seek the opinions of my wife and friends- Nyesom Wike

POLITICS

Bola Tinubu in Closed-door Meeting With Umahi, Nyesom Wike and Akpabio

According to an article published by Vanguard Newspapers, President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, David Umahi of Ebonyi State and Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.. This is the second time the President will be meeting Nyesom Wike, having met him in the Villa last Friday, along with the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori.

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Bola Tinubu in Closed-door Meeting With Umahi, Nyesom Wike and Akpabio

POLITICS

Court Turn Down Wike's Suit Against PDP, Says The Party Has The Right To Suspend And Expel Him

A federal court in Abuja has said former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has the right to suspend or expel him as a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) if it is legally active. . This was said by Judge James Omotosho in a ruling on a lawsuit filed by Wyke to prevent the PDP from cracking down on Wyke without a fair hearing ahead of the 2023 general election.

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Court Turn Down Wike's Suit Against PDP, Says The Party Has The Right To Suspend And Expel Him

SOCIETY

Former Protocol Officer of Rivers State Government House Kidnapped by Gunmen

On Sunday, gunmen abducted Mr. Justice Azunda, the protocol officer to the former Chief of Staff to Governor Nyesom Wike during a meeting in Isiodu community, Emohua local government area of Rivers State. Dr. Chidi Lloyd, Chairman of Emohua local government council, confirmed the identity of the victim and alleged that a notorious cult kingpin in the area, Onuigwe Wodi, and his gang were responsible for the abduction.

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Former Protocol Officer of Rivers State Government House Kidnapped by Gunmen

POLITICS

Rivers Governor Reveals He Doesn't Address Nyesom Wike As His Excellency

During his inauguration speech, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State caused controversy by revealing that he does not address Governor Nyesom Wike as "His Excellency." Video Instead, he consistently refers to him as "Oga" as a sign of respect. Governor Fubara argued that using the title "His Excellency" would merely be a gesture to please Governor Wike, whereas "Oga" carries a deeper meaning to him.

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Rivers Governor Reveals He Doesn't Address Nyesom Wike As His Excellency

POLITICS

The Future Of Nigeria Is In The Hands Of Tinubu And I Thank God For The Party We Supported- Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has once again directed his remarks towards the supporters of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, taunting them in a recent statement. With the inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu drawing near, Governor Wike asserts that even those who claim to wield Northern power will attend Tinubu's inauguration.

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The Future Of Nigeria Is In The Hands Of Tinubu And I Thank God For The Party We Supported- Wike

RELIGION

The Bible Teaches Forgiveness But I Can't Forgive An Armed Robber And A Betrayal- Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has unequivocally stated that he will not extend forgiveness to those who have betrayed him, as he strives to advance his political career. During the pre-inauguration ceremony, Governor Nyesom Wike referred to these individuals as "armed robbers" who pose a potential threat to his well-being if he were to maintain close ties with them.

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The Bible Teaches Forgiveness But I Can't Forgive An Armed Robber And A Betrayal- Wike