Tag: RIVERS
Chaos in Rivers as policeman ‘kills’ Keke driver
Rukpokwu community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has been thrown into chaos following the alleged killing of a tricyclist popularly called...
Rivers youths defy Wike, begin #EndSARS protest
Despite the ban on #EndSARS protest in Rivers State, youths on Tuesday converged opposite Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt for the march against police...
Wike bans #EndSARS protest in Rivers
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has prohibited the planned #EndSARS protest in the state.
Protests against police brutality have continued in several parts of the...
Wike gives 23 Rivers judges N150m each
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday revealed that his administration gave N150 million each to 23 judges of Rivers origin serving both in...
Wike buys 15 SUVs for Rivers lawmakers
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Tuesday handed over keys of 15 sport utility vehicles to lawmakers representing the state in the National Assembly.
The...
Shell appeals asset sale judgement by Rivers court
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has filed an appeal and an application for a stay of execution of the judgment issued...
Wike throws Rivers’ doors open to Buhari after N78.9bn refund
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has implored President Muhammadu Buhari to accept invitation for a state visit when called on following the refund of...
Wike restricts weddings to 3 hours in Rivers
The Rivers State Executive Council led by Governor Nyesom Wike has approved new guidelines for ceremonies during the coronavirus pandemic period in the state.
Commissioner...
Rivers court bars Giadom from APC
A State High Court in Rivers has barred former Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, from parading himself as...
Rivers APC suspends acting chair over Giadom
The Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has suspended the party’s acting chairman in the state, Igo Aguma.
Senator Andrew...