Tag: Rivers State

No One Can Become President Without Rivers – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has declared that nobody vying for Nigeria's presidency can be successful in their journey without the votes from the state. He stated this on…

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Wike Threatens To Seal FIRS Offices if They Continue To ‘bully’ Rivers Over VAT Collection

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to seal off Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) offices over controversy sorrounding value-added tax (VAT) payment within the state. Wike, who stated this…

Police Investigates DPO Fingered of Operating Illegal Refinery in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has inaugurated a panel to investigate a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) fingered for operating an illegal refinery in Rivers State. This was contained in a…

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Rivers Governorship Aspirant, Farah Dagogo Rushed to Hospital

A governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo, who has been in police custody since last Thursday has been taken to the hospital. Dagogo, who was arrested on the orders…

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Rivers Govt to Prosecute House of Reps Member over Illegal Bunkering

The Rivers State government says it will prosecute Hon. Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives for alleged illegal oil bunkering. Igwe is an owner of a filling…

Bako Amgbashim: IGP Orders Probe, Arrest Over DPO’s Murder in Rivers

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a thorough probe into the murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer for Ahoada Division in Rivers State.…

We Are in Difficult Period Rivers – Gov Fubara

Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has said the state is undergoing a difficult period. He called for a peaceful atmosphere, stressing that this would enable his administration to achieve…

Wike Warns PDP Govs: ‘Don’t Interfere in My State’

  Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has cautioned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against interfering in the party's affairs in his state. Wike, who is also the Minister of the…