Gov. Wike sacks SAs, retains one on Religious Affairs...

Governor Nyesom Wike on Sunday sacked his Special Advisers, leaving only the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Bishop Winston Iwo. 
This development is contained in a statement released by the Special Assistant to the governor on Electronic Media, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu.

In Photos;Governor Wike,Rivers leaders visit Sultan of Sokoto...

As part of his mission to promote the  unity  of the country, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday  led prominent Rivers political leaders and First Class Traditional Rulers to pay a Sallah visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III.

“Nigeria must be one" - Governor Wike...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that nobody has the right to issue quit notices to other Nigerians, saying that contrary recent social challenges, Nigeria will continue to be united.

Gov. Wike dissolves cabinet...

The Governor of Rivers State,Chief Nyesom Wike,has dissolved the State Executive Council.

NYSC mobilization time table for 2017 Batch A out...

The authorities of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC have released a Mobilization Time Table For 2017 Batch A.

The Time Table state thus:::

Ex-Gov Attah urges Buhari to Replace Babachir with Onu, ...

Obong Victor Attah

A Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. 

Unclaimed $45M: Gov. Wike insists the cash belongs to Amaechi...

The Governor of Rivers State,Barr. Nyesom Wike still insists that the $43 million that was found in an appartment in Ikoyi,Lagos state belongs to former Gov. of  Rivers State Rotimi Amaechi.

Unclaimed $45m: We Need to Examine Wike’s Mental Status – Peterside...

Dr Dakuku Peterside

A former Governorship Candidate for the 'All Progressives Congress',Dr Dakuku Peterside reportedly questioned the mental state of Rivers State's Governor Nyesom Wike after claiming that the $45m found at a residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State belong to Rivers State Government. 

Court discharges 35 Biafra agitators in Port Harcourt...

A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has discharged 35 Biafra agitators charged with conspiracy to commit treasonable felony for want of diligent prosecution.

Court rejects Gov. Wike’s prayer to stop police probe...

On Monday,again A Federal High Court in Abuja,rejected Rivers State Governor Wike prayer seeking an order nullifying the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris’ letter ordering investigation into various acts of criminality committed during the December 10, 2016 re-run in the state.

Makarfi-led PDP urges peaceful election in Rivers...

The Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has called on security agencies to ensure that the Saturday Rivers legislative re-run election is violence free.

Rivers govt renames Port Harcourt Poly after Elechi Amadi...

Rivers State Government has renamed Port Harcourt Polytechnic Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, even  as Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, described the late literary icon as a writer who reflected the conscience of humanity and justice in his literary works.

Gov. Wike accuses IGP of plotting to rig Rivers Rerun Poll...

The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has accused the IG of meeting with the leaders of some All Progressives Congress leaders in the state to manipulate the poll.

Gov. Wike threatened, as he resists Police, DSS attempt to abduct Judge...

In the early hours of Saturday, Governor Nyesom Wike mobilized to stop an alleged attempt by men of the Department of State Security, DSS and the Police to abduct a Judge at his number 35/84 B residence, Forces Avenue, Port Harcourt.

Gov. Wike suspends 4 commissioners, others...

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has suspended four commissioners, Head of Service and Special Adviser on Lands for three months.
Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media Simeon Nwakaudu, announced this in a statement in Port Harcourt. 
The governor did not, however, state the reason for the suspension in the statement. 
According to Nwakaudu, the affected commissioners are Dr John Bazia, Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Oniyide; Culture and Tourism, Fred Kpakol; Finance and Mr Boma Iyaye; Sports. 
He said the Head of Service, Mr Rufus Godwin and Mr Anugbun Onuoha, Special Adviser on Lands were also affected by the suspension.(NAN)

Wike can’t be impeached, Rivers PDP tells Peterside;

 

The Peoples Democratic Party(Rivers State chapter) has said that the tenure of the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, is not under any threat of impeachment.

Frequent changes of heads of security identified as the cause of insecurity in Rivers state- Gov. Wike ...

 Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday in a television program pleaded that heads of security bodies should be allowed time to implement security strategies they develop, stressing that the frequent changes was disrupting security plans.

Rivers State Election Rerun news...

Rivers State Government has announced that there will be restriction of movement from 6pm on Friday March 18 in Rivers State.