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Wike on the run over leaked audio recordings The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, received with satisfaction the confirmation by Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State that the telephone discussion clip between him and Gov Nyesom Wike published by Saharareporters is authentic. Gov Fayose’s only grouse is that it was allegedly recorded and leaked by the Department of State Services [DSS], an accusation he is yet to provide the evidence. The APC finds Gov. Fayose’s position very significant in several aspects. The most important significance of that admission is that even among criminals, some level of honour especially in telling some truth and owning up to the obvious are necessary. When the audio recordings of Gov. Wike’s conversations with his people on rigging the last December 10 rerun elections surfaced in public space, the governor rather than own up and raise other issues about the clips chose to discredit them even if they were as clear to the deaf and dumb as

APC blasts PDP chieftain for challenging Sen. Abe The Media Committee of Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, Senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, is appalled by the persistent insult to the people of Rivers South East by the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP),ascribing the sacred collective mandate given to Senator Abe in the December 10 re-run election as concocted. This does not augur well for the peace and unity of Rivers State after a long period of polity heating, instability and orgy of violence. The PDP and Gov. Nyesom Wike know sincerely in their heart that Senator Abe won the election. They knew that Senator Abe was on ground and that PDP was not. That was why they deployed every arsenal at their behest to malign Senator Abe. They should learn to accept defeat and respect the will of the people of the district, thereby deepening democracy in the state. It is pertinent to state that any attempt to deride the victory of Senator Abe and heap insult on his person will

PRESS RELEASE TRAINING PROG RAMME OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES F OR THE 2016 RECRUITMENT EXERCISE INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris , NPM, mni has approved beginning from Saturday December 31 st 2016 , the T raining P rogramme for various Cadres of Applicants who were adjudged successful in the recently concluded 2016 Recruitment E xercise into the Nigeria Police Force at designated Tra in ing Schools Nationwide . 2. The Recruitment E xercise was jointly conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Nigeria Police Force in compliance with Presidential Directives . 3. Sixteen (16) Police Training Institutions across the country have been set aside for   the Training Exercise . Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police are to report at the Police Staff College Jos , while Cadet Inspectors will train at the Police College Ikeja . Recru it Constables a re to report

Breaking: Wike drums war between traditional rulers and Nigeria's security agencies... The Rivers State governor Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has again accused the Nigeria's security agencies for all the misfortune rocking  the state. Governor Wike on Tuesday  made the assertion during a meeting with traditional rulers in the state. He said the security agencies had it in mind to make the state ungovernable. According  to him, "The security agencies orchestrated plans to cause violence with a view to making the state ungovernable for ulterior motives. "As I speak with you, all my personal police details who accompanied me to stop Fakorede from successfully rigging the Rivers East Senatorial District election have been arrested and detained in Abuja," governor Wike.  Although, the security agencies are yet to make a statement pertaining the accusations, but information on our disposal by the commissioner for information in Rivers, Dr. Tam George points that Wike&

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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the seventh annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta, Imo and Bayelsa States. The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta states to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry. In the six years of this programme, 60 students have won the opportunity to study at top rated universities in the UK on an allexpenses paid scholarship. For the academic year commencing September, 2017, SPDC in partnership with three universities in the UK–Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds—will award ten scholarships for one year postgraduate MSc studies. The following courses qualify for award of scholarships at the three institutions: Imperial College London MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSI

Breaking! Wike's Panel of inquiry faces setback... As Dakuku raises alarm The Rivers governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections, Dr Dakuku Peterside has laughed off constitution of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged violence that took place during the December 10, 2016 rerun election by Governor Nyesom Wike. He described the action of Wike like the proverbial witch who cried a previous night and the child dies the following day, adding that the governor has no shame as he continues to ridicule the office he occupies. According to him, “are there no people telling the governor the truth. Here is a governor who told Rivers people not to attend an investigative panel set up by Police to probe issues surrounding the election and an audio that went viral where the governor threatened INEC officials with death. “Is it not laughable that the same governor has now set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe

CLARIFICATION: Nigerian Army Clears the Air on Video 1Clip Alleging Maltreatment of Soldiers The attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to a video clip circulating on Social Media of soldiers alleging lack of food and water. We wish to state that the video clip was shot more than six months ago by some mischievous and disgruntled  elements when 29 Task Force Brigade captured Alagarno Forest and environs in Borno State. It is disheartening that some mischievous elements have decided to circulate it now, creating the false impression that it is a recent occurrence. We wish to state further that the matter was conclusively investigated at the time, several months ago. The Board of Inquiry actually showed that, as at the time of the incident, the unit’s water tanker still contained water, but a soldier mischievously  concealed it. That soldier was charged and punished accordingly. In addition to the unit’s water tanker, a borehole was subsequently drilled a

Just in! Kogi State governor lunches new initiative Happening now in Lokoja at the Reverton Hotels: The governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has  official lunched a WellCare Initiatives for the Training and Induction on Grassroots Connect. The Grassroots Connec is to act as representative of Governor Yahaya Bello at the grassroots for feedback /intermediaries between gov Yahaya and the people at the rural areas. At the occasion, Hon Edward Onoja, the Chief of Staff in their opening remarks, stressed  that the 239 coordinators are expected to be an honest representatives of their wards to ensure effective communication in times of identifying their people and community needs. They noted that the coordinators are also expected to monitor the programs and projects of the government in their locality to ensure successful implementation of govt projects. For his part gov Yahaya In his massage, said the GYB GRASSROOTS CONNECT are his govt true  messengers to the people at the grassroots

Lawmaker blames Gov Wike over electoral Violence Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, the Senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, has blamed Gov. Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for any violence which might have occurred during the December 10 legislative re-run elections in the state. Speaking on Rhythm 93.7fm Port Harcourt news and current affairs programme tagged, “Talk-of-the-Town”, Abe said although he heard an incident that happened at Bodo community and not Khana; such incident could have been triggered by the order given to PDP supporters by the party's Arrest  Resistance Committee to indulge in violence. “From the outset, we had said that the nature of the languages employed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the arrangement they were making with arrest resistance committee, inviting youths and arming them and all that. It was clearly inevitable that violence would be the result of this kind of arrangement. Those of them who made such arra

Nsima Ekere vows to complete all on-going NDDC projects The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, has restated the commitment of the Commission to complete all on-going projects in the nine Niger Delta states. Mr Ekere was speaking at the funeral service held in honour of Elder Inyang Willie Akpan, a one-time sole administrator of Southern Uruan Local Government Area and Caretaker Chairman of both Ikono and Obot Akara LGAs, at the Primary School, Afaha Itam in Itu, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday. In addition to completing on-going projects, the NDDC Chief Executive Officer promised that the Commission will construct the Mbiabong-Mkpanobong-Itam Road in Itu LGA next year. He declared: “We shall send a team to carry out a survey of the road. We shall in the year 2017 construct the road in the memory of Elder Akpan. We will be glad if at the completion of the project the local government can name the road after him.” He appealed to the people

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Unconfirmed source quoted gov. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike "I hear the Inspector-General of Police has set up a Panel to investigate my threats to kill INEC officials. Which police? Nigerian Police or Ghanaian Police? If it is the Nigerian Police that I know, you people should just go and sleep. Don't be afraid. The ones they investigated before how far. I know how to handle them. Abi no be so?" ---Gov. Wike telling political associates in Government House, Port Harcourt.

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What seems to be unprecedented was captured in Rivers State as thousands of indigenes from all works of life staged a peaceful protests against governor Nyesome Ezenwo Wike at his residence beside government house in William Jumbo. According to the placards of the protesters, they accused the governor for threatening the life of an INEC staff in an audio tape, alleging that the governor was responsible for all the killings and most misfortunes in the state. When addressing the press, the 2015 deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Asita O. Asita, said a lot of things led to the peaceful protest. He said some of them include an audio tape which governor was caught threatening an INEC staff and that of the governor's request to transfer some key security men that refuse to accept bribe. Meanwhile, when contacted governor Wike he said, he will not be distracted by such issues, stressing that he has a focus on achieving some developmental strides in the state

What seems to be unprecedented was captured in Rivers State as thousands of indigenes from all works of life staged a peaceful protests against governor Nyesome Ezenwo Wike at his residence beside government house in William Jumbo. According to the placards of the protesters, they accused the governor for threatening the life of an INEC staff in an audio tape, alleging that the governor was responsible for all the killings and most misfortunes in the state. When addressing the press, the 2015 deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Asita O. Asita, said a lot of things led to the peaceful protest. He said some of them include an audio tape which governor was caught threatening an INEC staff and that of the governor's request to transfer some key security men that refuse to accept bribe. Meanwhile, when contacted governor Wike he said, he will not be distracted by such issues, stressing that he has a focus on achieving some developmental strides in the state

What seems to be unprecedented was seen in the Asayan NYSC Orientation Camp yesterday when His Excellency Yahaya Bello, the Kogi state 4th  executive governor mobilized two thousand, and  thirteen Batch B stream one corpers in the state with #10,000  each. The corps members on  sighting the Governor handing  over the cash physically to the NYSC State  Commandant for their immediate cash mobilization; they were triggered into uncontrollably joy ,and excitement, all of a  sudden, the camp atmosphere was charged with  blistering chants of "Yahaya Bello! Yahaya Bello !! Yahaya Bello Talk and Do Governor!,"   the chanting was followed up with acrobatic displayed, jumping up and down in a gymnastics and form of Rio Olympic freestyle. According to a source whose name was protected said " T he truth must be told in justifying the open celebration and jubilation of the corps members, at the gesture of His Excellency, this is because prior to the emergence of this  New Directio

Nigerian's impression for president Mohammadu Buhari in recent times can now be re-valuated after his speech presented to National Assembly for 2017 budject. According to the speech which gave Nigerians hope on the nation's economy, "SPEECH OF H.E. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON THE 2017 BUDGET OF RECOVERY AND GROWTH AT JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 14TH DECEMBER 2016 Protocols 1. It is my pleasure to present the 2017 Budget Proposals to this distinguished Joint Assembly: the Budget of Recovery and Growth. 2. We propose that the implementation of the Budget will be based on our Economic Recovery and Growth Strategy. The Plan, which builds on our 2016 Budget, provides a clear road map of policy actions and steps designed to bring the economy out of recession and to a path of steady growth and prosperity. 3. We continue to face the most challenging economic situation in the history of our Nation. Nearly every home and nearly every business in Nigeria is aff

Dakuku lauds senator Abe APC Governorship candidate in 2015, Dr Dakuku Peterside has congratulated Senator Magnus Abe for his victory at the just concluded Rerun elections.   He described the victory as Plesant and reassuring despite all odds erected by PDP against the expression of the will of the people of Rivers South East .  Dr Peterside said with this victory and those of other APC candidates Rivers people have an opportunity of rebuilding new structures of integration with the centre and development based on genuine representation.   He said the victory of APC in this election has reassured Rivers people that it is not all gloom and hopelessness but a bright future which beacons.  He expressed gratitude to the people of Rivers South East for their resoluteness and dedicates the victory to all who sacrificed their blood in earlier elections to give the state a voice at the centre and good governance that captures the vision  of our founding fathers.  

The managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission Mr. Nsima Ekere has sympathized with governor Obong Udom Emmanuel and the ber ea ved families of the collapsed building in Akwa Ibom State over the weekend.  According to the statement credited to the MD, "I have just learnt of the very tragic collapse of the building housing Reigners Bible Church, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while thousands of worshippers were inside. This is, indeed, a most shocking, horrifying and heart-rending tragedy. My deepest concerns, sympathies and condolences go the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Udom Emmanuel, who was inside the church at the time. I thank God for His mercies on the Governor and on so many other worshippers who survived the gruesome accident. My deepest condolences also go to the families of the victims of this most saddening and terrifying catastrophe, the head of Reigners Bible Church, Apostle Akan Weeks, the entire Christian Community, as well as the Government and goo

There are indications that the governor of Rivers State Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has accepted the outcome of the December 10th rerun, this was disclosed in a live interview on Rhythm 93.7 when he said "no problem" stressing that he may likely implore new strategy ahead of 2019 election. Meanwhile Sen. Magnus Ngei Abe has commended INEC for the successful conduct of the election.

Flash!  "This is the first time I am casting my vote"~ Sen. Magnus Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the legislative re-run elections, has commended the conduct of the state and national assembly re-run elections in Rivers South East Senatorial District particularly in Gokana Local Government Area. Speaking to newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Ward 16 Unit 10 Bera in Gokana Local Government Area at about 11:55am, Abe said although he had got reports about few cases of late arrival of materials and ballot box snatching, which he said was promptly responded to by security operatives, so far the conduct appears impressive. He commended the law enforcement agents for their vigilance and also used the opportunity to commend President Mohammadu Buhari and Service Chiefs for providing adequate security for the election. He said the people turned out en masse to cast their votes without fear or favour because of the adequate security.

POLICE PRESS RELEASE RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT ON THE ELECTION DAY The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that after due consultation with relevant Stake-Holders superintending over the forthcoming Legislative Re-Run Elections in the State, has placed the following Restriction Orders to wit: That there will be total restriction of movement of persons and vehicles. Between the Hours of 12 midnight on Friday 9/12/2016 and 8 PM on Saturday 10 th Dec, 2016, both on land and waterways. 2. The Command further wishes to emphasize that important personalities and Politicians are barred from going to any Voting centre with their security details. They are also warned to desist from moving from one place to another on the Election Day, as provided under the Electoral Act. Movement is strictly restricted from place of abode to voting centres and back. 3. The Police and other Security Agencies will be moving to ensure Strict Compliance. Once aga

    The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitments to do things differently. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission,, Mr. Nsima Ekere said this when he visited   the Cross River State office of the Commission in Calabar on Friday .    He said the commission will  inculcate proper processes that will enable the NDDC to be more transparent, noting that it will aid them to meet  meet their core mandate. According to him, "We will try to inculcate proper processes that will enable the NDDC to be more transparent, because if we are more lean, efficient and transparent it will be easier to meet our core mandate."   Mr. Ekere noted that the board of the Commission would restructure the interventionist agency, adding: "We will look at our projects and see those projects we will drop and continue with the ones that will add better value to the communities we intend to serve."   The NDDC boss com

Economic recession will not last long – Fr. Mbaka Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Revd Fr. Ejike Mbaka has said President Muhammadu Buhari is not to blame for Nigeria’s economic challenges, adding that former President Jonathan’s administration was one of "loot as much as you can..." Fr. Mbaka, however, reassured Nigerians that the current economic condition in the country will soon be over. In a sermon to mark the opening of the 2016/2017 Legal Year, organised by Enugu State Judiciary, Mbaka who prophesied Buhari’s victory in the 2015 presidential election recalled that, in 2012, he prophesied that doom time would follow the oil boom, if there was no good planning of the country’s resources. “But, the past administration was one of ‘loot as much as you can.’ Look at a place like the Niger Delta and one of them became president and did nothing for his people and now, you want Buhari to perform magic. But, we are a mono economy and ever