Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has defended his reasons for inviting members of the opposition political parties to commission projects in the state. The governor said he wants them to come and…
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BREAKING: Governor Wike Hosts APC Senator, Wammako In Rivers [Photo]
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday morning played host to a former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko. According to report, Wamakko, who was hosted at Wike’s country home, is…
2023: We’ll Vote Against Those Who Ignore us – Governor Wike Declares
“Politics now is no longer just vote for somebody, it is about what you will do for the people” Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that anybody who despises the political…
Police Orderly Killed As APC Deputy Governorship Candidate Attacked
The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr. Innocent Barikor, has escaped assassination in Port Harcourt, the state capital. It was however gathered gunmen killed his…
Tonto Dikeh Emerged As Running Mate For Governorship Election 2023
Controversial Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has reportedly been picked as running mate to Tonte Ibraye, the Governorship candidate of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, for the 2023…
Wike approves payment of pension arrears, gratuities in Rivers
After persistent protests by Pensioners in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of outstanding gratuity, monthly pension, arrears, and death benefits of retirees in the state public service….
Gov. Wike sacks entire cabinet members
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council. The dissolution takes effect from today, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media,…
BREAKING: Governorship Aspirant, Dagogo Hospitalised
A governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo, who has been in police custody since last Thursday, has been hospitalised. The Member representing Degema-Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State, was earlier arrested…
Fuel Scarcity: Hospitals shut down over high cost of diesel
Members of the Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria have raised alarm that some hospitals have shut down, due to the hike in the price of diesel in Rivers State. Some…
Teni breaks silence on gunshot incident in Rivers
Nigerian artiste, Teniola Apata has broken silence on escaping a gunshot incident in Portharcourt, Rivers State. VAM News had earlier reported that Teni while performing on stage during her concert in Portharcourt…