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INEC Defiance: Obio Akpor and Port Harcourt LGAs Deprived of Electoral Materials Despite Court order

INEC Continues to Disobey Court Orders Regarding Giving LP Some Vital Electoral Materials - Obio Akpor and Port Harcourt LGAs Yet to Receive Supplies Date: June 9, 2023 In a startling display of disregard for court orders and democratic processes, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing severe criticism for failing to comply with a crucial ruling to provide the Labour Party (LP) with essential electoral materials.

  11 hours ago ago
INEC Defiance: Obio Akpor and Port Harcourt LGAs Deprived of Electoral Materials Despite Court order

SOCIETY

Tricycle Rider Allegedly Killed by Task Force Member over N200 Ticket Dispute in Rivers State

According to Vangaurd News report, In a shocking turn of events, the peaceful atmosphere of Ogbogoro, located in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, was shattered on Thursday when a routine encounter between a tricycle rider and a member of the local task force turned deadly.

  3 hours ago ago
Tricycle Rider Allegedly Killed by Task Force Member over N200 Ticket Dispute in Rivers State

OTHERS

'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

The Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has expressed surprise over what he had witnessed yesterday after he had handed over to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike speaking at his grand reception in Ikwerre land stated that the way the people had welcomed him to the town was outstanding.

  10 days ago ago
'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

POLITICS

Wike Reveals How Many Leaders Abandoned Him When He Wanted Them To Support Tinubu's Presidency

The former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has announced that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu would have gotten more votes from the state during the just concluded presidential election, if he wasn't betrayed by some people. The former governor of Rivers state made this announcement known to the public in a video during a grand reception in Rivers State, which was captured by TVC news, where he was welcomed by the people of the state on Tuesday 30th, May 2023, where he said that many of his trusted leaders had abandoned him when he wanted them to support the former governor of Lagos State during the electioneering process.

  9 days ago ago
Wike Reveals How Many Leaders Abandoned Him When He Wanted Them To Support Tinubu's Presidency

POLITICS

'Many Leaders Abandoned Me When I Needed Them To Support Tinubu's Presidency' - Wike

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won in Rivers State during the Presidential election and secured nearly 30 percent of the total votes cast in the state. The Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has alleged that Tinubu would have gotten more votes from the state during the election if he wasn't betrayed by some people.

  10 days ago ago
'Many Leaders Abandoned Me When I Needed Them To Support  Tinubu's Presidency' - Wike

POLITICS

'I'm A Pensioner Now, I Will Have To Wait For My Boss, Governor Fubara To Pay My Pension' - Wike

The Former Governor Of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike was conferred with a chieftaincy title after he returned to his hometown in Obio-Akpor local government in River State. Wike speaking at the Grand reception in the state notified the people that his chieftaincy title does not come with any salary earning.

  10 days ago ago
'I'm A Pensioner Now, I Will Have To Wait For My Boss, Governor Fubara To Pay My Pension' - Wike

JUSTICE

Today's Headlines: Health Workers Suspend Strike After Meeting With Tinubu; Amaewhule Becomes Rivers Speaker As Fubara Inaugurate New Assembly.

Health Workers Suspend Strike After Meeting With Tinubu. Source: P.M News. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its strike after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The health workers had been on industrial action for 21 days. Tinubu had met with the health workers on Monday to plead with them to suspend their strike.

  4 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Health Workers Suspend Strike After Meeting With Tinubu;  Amaewhule Becomes Rivers Speaker As Fubara Inaugurate New Assembly.

SOCIETY

I Sold Children From My ‘Baby Factory’ For N1.4million Or More Depending On Sex – Woman Confesses

A woman who was arrested for allegedly running a baby factory in Akudo Azoroh area of Rivers State, has confessed her crime. She claimed to have sold a number of children between the amount of N1.4 and N1.5million, depending on the gender. It was reported that the officers of the Nigerian Police Force arrested her after they busted a suspected baby making factory and rescued six pregnant girls located at Choba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State.

  8 days ago ago
I Sold Children From My ‘Baby Factory’ For N1.4million Or More Depending On Sex – Woman Confesses

POLITICS

'Many Leaders Abandoned Me When I Needed Them To Support Tinubu's Presidency' - Wike

During the official political contest, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won in the state of Streams and received nearly 30% of the total votes cast there. Nyesom Wike, the former legislative leader of Streams State, claimed that if certain people hadn't sold him out, Tinubu would have received more support from the state during the election.

  9 days ago ago
'Many Leaders Abandoned Me When I Needed Them To Support Tinubu's Presidency' - Wike

POLITICS

'When I Told Obio Akpor People To Vote For Tinubu, They Obeyed Me Without Any Argument' - Wike

The Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has hailed the people of Obio-Akpor for the role they played in ensuring that the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu secures a victory in the Presidential election in Rivers State. Wike speaking at the grand reception in Ikwerre land revealed how the people didn't question his political choice when he told them to vote for Asiwaju.

  10 days ago ago
'When I Told Obio Akpor People To Vote For Tinubu, They Obeyed Me Without Any Argument' - Wike

POLITICS

'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

After handing over power to Siminalayi Fubara yesterday, former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said he was shocked by what he saw. At his lavish welcoming ceremony on Ikwerre land, Wike praised the locals for their warm reception. He claimed this proved to him that his neighbors were pleased with his work as governor of Rivers State during the past eight years.

  9 days ago ago
'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

POLITICS

Speaker, Deputy, Leader, Others Emerged In 10th Rivers Assembly

Members of the 10th Rivers House of Assembly on Monday, June 5, elected their principal officers who will pilot the affairs of the House for the next four years. The event took place at the House of Assembly complex shortly after the house was inaugurated by the Governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS.

  4 days ago ago
Speaker, Deputy, Leader, Others Emerged In 10th Rivers Assembly

POLITICS

'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

The Previous Legislative leader of Waterways State, Nyesom Wike has communicated shock over what he had seen yesterday after he had given over to the Legislative head of Streams State, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike talking at his excellent gathering in Ikwerre land expressed that the manner in which individuals had invited him to the town was remarkable.

  9 days ago ago
'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

POLITICS

'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

After handing over power to Siminalayi Fubara yesterday, former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said he was shocked by what he saw. At his lavish welcoming ceremony on Ikwerre land, Wike praised the locals for their warm reception. He claimed this proved to him that his neighbors were pleased with his work as governor of Rivers State during the past eight years.

  9 days ago ago
'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

SOCIETY

River Police Discover Baby Factory in The State, Rescue Six Pregnant Girls, and Arrest Suspect

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives busted a suspected baby factory and rescued six pregnant girls near Choba in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Polycarp Emeka, disclosed this to journalists at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

  8 days ago ago
River Police Discover Baby Factory in The State, Rescue Six Pregnant Girls, and Arrest Suspect

POLITICS

I Will Continue To Seek Guidance From My Predecessor, Wike To Enable Me Perform Excellently - Fubara

Siminialayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, says he will keep looking to Nyesom Wike for advice so he can carry out his duties as governor to the highest standard. The governor emphasized the weighty responsibilities of leadership as well as Wike's track record of achievement, which will be a major driving force behind his government.

  9 days ago ago
I Will Continue To Seek Guidance From My Predecessor, Wike To Enable Me
Perform Excellently - Fubara

POLITICS

Gov. Wike conceived a vision of leadership and followed it through without compromise - Fubara

In order to succeed in his role as governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara says he will continue to consult Nyesom Wike for advice. The governor emphasized how Wike's track record of accomplishment, which he has inherited, and the huge responsibility that comes with leadership serve as powerful motivators for his government.

  9 days ago ago
Gov. Wike conceived a vision of leadership and followed it through without compromise - Fubara

POLITICS

'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, expressed astonishment at what he witnessed after handing over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking at a grand reception in Ikwerre land, Wike was amazed by the warm welcome he received from the people. He stated that this reception gave him confidence that the people in his locality were proud of his achievements during his eight years as Governor of Rivers State.

  9 days ago ago
'I Could Not Believe What I Saw On My Way To Ikwerre Land After I Handed Over To Fubara' - Wike

POLITICS

Tinubu: It is during elections that you will know characters, you will know human beings–Nyesom Wike

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerged as the winner in Rivers State during the Presidential election, garnering nearly 30 percent of the total votes cast. However, Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, has voiced his belief that Tinubu would have received even more votes from the state had he not been betrayed by certain individuals.

  9 days ago ago
Tinubu: It is during elections that you will know characters, you will know human beings–Nyesom Wike

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Wike Urges FG To Increase Funding To Police, Court Affirms Abure As LP Chairman

Wike Urges FG To Increase Funding To Police Photo Credit: THISDAY LIVE Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the federal government to increase funding to the Nigeria police to enable it perform better. Speaking during the inauguration of the Police Tactical Operations Centre in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area yesterday, Wike maintained that any government that cannot protect life and property, fight crime and make people live happily does not have any business in governance.

  13 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Wike Urges FG To Increase Funding To Police, Court Affirms Abure As LP Chairman