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Fresh! Wike may not contest 2019 election Report says judgement has been fixed to be delivered on the Certificate Forgery Case Against the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike at the Federal High Court Abuja seeking his disqualification on Friday March 8, 2019, a day to the governorship election.

NDDC DONATES SCHOOL ITEMS TO UPE ABULOMA As part of its drive to create conducive learning environment and to strengthen education in the region, the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has distribution sets of school desks and chairs to UPE Model Primary School 1 & 2, Abuloma. The facilities which arrived today is said to be the first batch since the acting NDDC board was constituted in 2019. Presenting the items was the Acting Executive Director of Finance and Administration Mr. Oyirinda Amadi, who was represented by Dame Ibifuro Thompson Tatua, SA on Community Affairs to the Acting MD NDDC, she said the items delivered was in fulfillment of the promise made to the Amayanabo and his people during an earlier visit to the palace. According to her, "In line with the core mandates of the NDDC, we have come to present this first batch of school desks and chairs to UPE Model Primary School, Abuloma, in partial fulfilment of our promise to you during our earlier visit

GFGG CONDNMS INEC ELECTION POSTPONEMENT CANVASS SUPPORT FOR PDP. A Group known as Greassroot for good Goverance (GFGG) has expressed disappointment over postponement of the 2019 general election on the day of the election describing it as a national embarrassment.  This was contained on a communiqué issued by the group after a critical assesnment of the issues that led to the election postpoment shorty after their meeting on Monday in Port Harcourt. The communique which was duly signed by the GFGG National coordinator, Pimcess Joy Kanu and it's Rivers State coordinator ,Levi Kenaam stated that Inec should render an unreserved apology to Nigerians and international community for their  high level of incompetence . The state also urge Inec to engage Nigerians on the reasons for postponement, assuring them that the commission will adhere strictly to reversed timeline for the rescheduled polls. . The document equally advised Inec to engage professional to handle some of it&

Sad! Just see how a JSS1 student died this February THIS is Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Nnanna , a Jss 1 student at Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha, A native of Oburo Ogwa in mbaitoli LGA, Imo state.     He died on Tuesday 12th February 2019 by a large stone thrown to crush his head from the school dormitory window by his fellow envious student. This happened after school hours,  the victim was said to finished eating in the school cafeteria, fetched water with his gallon  kept  the water in his corner and came outside to play football.  He met two students playing football, asked if he can join them and the two boys playing the football told him to wait for they are playing turn by turn . While waiting and watching them a mischievous student carried a large stone they used to hold the dormitory door, targeted the victim from upstairs and hit the large stone on his head. The victim fell down immediately and become unconscious. The two boys playing the football carried him to the s

Fraud Alert! Oyirinda reacts over impersonation The attention of Chris Oyirinda Amadi's media team has been drawn to some fraudsters impersonating to be Oyirinda with a social media handle bearing the same name. According to a statement made available by Priestly Nna "We have been apprised of the activities of some fraudsters parading as the Acting EDFA NDDC, OYIRINADA AMADI and using the Facebook account; OYIRINDA CHRIST AMADI" or other similar accounts to defraud innocent and unsuspecting members of the public. It is imperative to state emphatically, that the said Facebook accounts are not operated by the Ag. EDFA and their operators do not have his authority to do so. The Ag. EDFA NDDC, is highly principled and very protective of his hard earned reputation and will never ask anyone for any amount of money, gift or similar items to enable them assess or benefit from any programme of the Commission. Oyirinda Amadi is committed to providing quality and selfles

Fresh! INEC Boss to risk jail terms over exclusion of Rivers APC on ballot The All Progressives Congress APC, Rivers, has insisted that the non inclusion of their candidate's names on ballot in this forth coming general election will lead the commission into wasteful exercise, and that of their boss risking jail terms. In a statement issued by the Director, Strategic Communications for the Tonye Cole Campaign Organization, Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill. The INEC boss Prof. Yakubu Mamood “is to appear in court to explain why he should not be sent to jail for disobeying subsisting court orders and excluding APC in Rivers state,”. Mr. Princewill confirmed that “proceedings were served yesterday because INEC has shown us that it is no longer independent. How else can you explain the speed they acted after a judgement by Omotosho that said we should not only be removed from the ballot, but we should also be barred from campaigning? People should learn to fear God. “Now, that same

See why INEC will postpone Rivers Election as disclosed by Princewill Following on the heels of back to back stays of execution recently granted the APC in Rivers state and the wild jubilations that erupted across the state, the APC Director of Strategic Communications for the Tonye Cole Campaign, Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill has laughed at the possibility of elections holding in Rivers state without the APC and its candidates, saying that it would be an exercise in futility. He made the assertion in an interactive session with journalists where he was reacting to INEC’s suggestion that APC is not yet on the ballot. “Of course we are not yet on the ballot, it’s a process. INEC by now has received the first order and in another day or so, will receive the second one. Then their lawyers will advise them and at a meeting of the powers that be, a decision will be taken. That decision will be to obey the law. We expect nothing less. If they don’t, then it will be lawful to be lawless

South South gears up to receive Aisha Buhari, Wife of Amaechi reveals All is now set for the visit of Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari to Rivers State to campaign ahead of the February 16th presidential election next month. According to a welcome message by the coordinator of Women and Youth Wing of APC South South, Her Excellency Dame Judith Amaechi, has it that the  South South people has promised to give  President Buhari their total votes because he has done well for them within these few years of his leadership, and as well urge him to continue in doing more. "I want to also urge the good people of the South South to come out en mass to welcome our dear mother, Mrs Aisha Buhari and her entourage."  In continuing, she said the South South Zonal rally is slated to hold on Saturday 26th January 2019 at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, by 10am prompt.##

US Ambassador visits Tonye Cole - encourages his style of politics, prays he is on the ballot. As part of his whirlwind tour of potential hotspots in the 2019 elections, the US Ambassador to NIgeria, William Stuart Symington visited Rivers state where he paid a closed door visit to his old friend, the APC candidate for Rivers state, Pastor Tonye Cole, at his residence. They discussed, amongst other things, the Rivers State elections as an opportunity for good men and women to render true and sincere service to its people, the high expectations of the entire international community in Rivers State to deliver credible elections and the need for peace to prevail not only in our actions but also in our words. The meeting which lasted just over an hour explored the current situation in the state with the Ambassador expressing his earnest expectation that APC resolve the judicial matters and be on the ballot. He commended Pastor Tonye Cole for the global interest that his running for

Bombshell! Just see what Tatua said about Senator Magnus concerning Rivers APC A highly profiled leader in Rivers State, Mrs Ibifuro Tatua has identified Senator Magnus Abe as the enemy of All Progressives Congress in the State. According to her "Abe's recent statement reveals a dismaying level of historical inaccuracy, wide claims and overblown image " the All Progressives Congress (APC ) chieftain said. In a two-page statement issued in Port Harcourt, Tatua rejected Abe's claim that business mogul, Architect Tonye Cole brought himself into the midst of a raging political dispute. "Tonye Cole is a man of high principle. Magnus Abe is jealous and intimidated by Cole's profile and track record " Tatua said. Tatua, Convener, Tonye Cole Volunteer Group and member of the Board of the National Commission for Nomadic Education described Abe's narrative as faulty, inflammatory and weak. The APC chieftain who called the representative of Rivers

Dumo Lulu-briggs set to unveil his vision for Rivers people today All is now set to kick start the World Press Conference of the gubernatorial candidate of Accord Party in Rivers state. According to a statement made available to newsmen by the party's flag-bearer, Chief. Dumo Lulu-Briggs, "I most respectfully request your distinguished presence in a world press conference unveiling "My binding engagement" - a document on my vision and mission for Rivers State. Your attendance in this event will be highly appreciated. VENUE: L.A. Kings Resort, #31 Ken Saro-Wiwa Road (former Stadium Rd), Port Harcourt. DATE: Wednesday, January 23,  2019. TIME: 12 Noon." While I look forward to your most esteemed presence, please accept the assurances of my utmost regards." ~Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs.

Tatua to Rivers South-East leaders: We are certain of Ngofa's victory A highly respected leader in Rivers State, Mrs Ibifuro Tatua on Thursday expressed confidence in the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) senatorial candidate, Ambassador Oji Ngofa in the February 16 National Assembly Elections. "We have to be able to trust our elected officials to do what is in our best interest. Ambassador Oji Ngofa embodies what is special about Rivers South-East, a force and an integrity that is completely genuine. He is the candidate we can trust to move the senatorial district forward" she said. At a rally for the APC senatorial candidate for Rivers South-East, Tatua emphasised Ngofa's political experience, dynamic leadership and quality of his thought. She described Ngofa’s performance in Eleme Local Government, APC National Headquarters and Netherlands as exciting. Tatua who gave a 15 minute speech took a shot at the People's Democratic Party (PDP), River

Spokesman for the Tonye Cole Campaign Organisation, Ogbonna Nwuke says Governor Nyesom Wike has no moral right to ask Rivers people for a second tenure. Nwuke said in reaction to the Governor's new year address that the present PDP government has squandered whatever is left of its goodwill. "Governor Wike has no moral right to approach the Rivers people for a second tenure in office. What is he really coming back to do? "Rivers people gave him a chance to serve them in 2015 after the abracadabra that took place. Rather than work for them, Wike turned against them and chastised them from day one. "Rather than keep the people safe, heads of innocent and defenseless persons were gruesomely cut off. Whole families were wasted by hit squads, while property worth millions of naira were destroyed in several parts of the State. Three years down the line, the Governor who has squandered the opportunity to write his name in the history books, wants a second chance. Even

Tatua Slams PDP national chairman over absent of development in his LGA... Drums support for Arch. Tonye Cole The convener, Tonye Cole Volunteer Group, Mrs. Ibifuro Thompson Tatua has berated the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus and it's party over their poor performance in bringing development to Rivers State. Mrs. Tatua during a ward-to-ward tour with Arch. Tonye Cole, (APC gubernatorial candidate for 2019 general election)  expressed shock seeing how underdeveloped the LGA of the PDP chairman is recently. While narrating her experience, she noted that the means of movement in Andoni  was very frustrating, stressing that the people in the area don't even have a good landing Jetty rather, they had to work for a distance after dropping from a speed boat before they could access other wards. Speaking on the candidature of Tonye Cole, she averred that she is rest assured owning to the wealth of experience the APC candidate has as a builder and

BUHARI DEAD OR ALIVE? NIGERIA'S PRESIDENT  CLEARS THE AIR ON HIS CONTROVERSIAL IDENTIFY  Following the long controversies on the true identity of President Mohammadu Buhari after his  long medical leave  last year,  critics has continued to trend tha President Buhari was dead. Reacting the those critics president Buhari said "a lot of people hoped that I died during my ill health but they are not God. It is real me but they could not stand the reality of my renewed strength. ... I will soon celebrate my 76th birthday and I will still go strong.” The Nigeria's president made the thrilling revelations this evening in Kraków, Poland while responding to questions.##