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Rivers APC makes shocking revelation on Nyesom Wike’s Health

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

There is nothing wrong with Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha has said.

Okocha made the disclosure following reports on social media that Wike is sick.

Many Nigerians took to social media especially X to point out that Wike looks frail and has lost so much weight. They claimed that the minister’s appearance might be due to some form of ailment.

Others also pointed out that Wike, 56, is looking very much older than his age.

However, in his reaction, the APC Rivers chairman said the former governor is not sick but only watching his weight.

Okocha, a loyalist to Wike described the reports as untrue and unfounded.

He said, “The stories being peddled about his state of health are not true. How is he sick? Has anybody seen him falling or slump?

“The man is not sick. He is very agile and does what he was appointed to do. Do you even know if he is watching his weight?” Okocha queried.

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BREAKING: “Be wary of Wike, he wants to contest in 2027” – Rivers LGA chair tells Tinubu

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has warned President Bola Tinubu to be wary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike.

Ihunwo stated this while addressing journalists in his office on Thursday, November 14.

His words: “Wike has plans to run for president in 2027. Mr. President should be wary about Wike.

“His plan is to tell the president that ‘I want to remain in PDP, let me hold the structure for you.’ There, he will be doing follow-up on how to succeed the president.

“He did it to Amaechi, so he can do it to anybody. That’s his style. So, I want to appeal to the president to be very wary of Wike, minister of the FCT”

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https://twitter.com/AmbChijioke/status/1856981545489179064?t=x_ne7US906x1IXuYaeDK1g&s=08
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BREAKING: Eight Feared Dead in Rivers Helicopter Crash

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A devastating helicopter crash in Rivers State has left eight people, including six oil workers and two crew members, feared dead.

The helicopter, owned by Eastwind Aviation, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning while transporting the victims to the OML 123 oil field.

The incident occurred around 11:40 a.m., as the helicopter was en route to the Mimbo platform and the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.

Sources close to the situation reported that the helicopter unexpectedly ditched before nosediving into the ocean.

“There were six personnel and two crew members onboard the helicopter. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue is ongoing,” said an insider familiar with the rescue efforts.

At the time of reporting, authorities had yet to confirm the total number of fatalities, but fears are mounting that all eight individuals onboard may have perished.

Rescue teams continue to search the crash site, hoping to find survivors or recover the remaining bodies.

This tragic incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding helicopter operations in Nigeria’s offshore oil fields.

The crash adds to a growing list of aviation accidents in the region, prompting authorities to call for stricter safety measures.

Local authorities and aviation safety agencies are expected to launch a formal investigation into the cause of the crash.

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Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage For Civil Servants In Rivers

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state.

The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials.

Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the new minimum wage will take effect immediately.

On their part, the Chairman of the Joint Negotiation Team, Chukwu Emecheta praised Governor Fubara for meeting the expectations of Rivers State workers.

He expressed appreciation for the Governor’s commitment to the workforce.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, Alex Agwanwor, noted that the minimum wage will greatly alleviate the economic hardships faced by workers in the state.

More to follow……

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Court rejects Governor Fubara’s 2024 Budget

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought before it by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara seeking to remove 27 members of the State House of Assembly on account of their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Abuja Division of the court said Governor Fubara has no basis to bring out the appeal having withdrawn his opposition to the case of the pro-Wike lawmakers at the Federal High Court.

Justice Olubunmi Oyewole, who delivered the lead judgment held that the governor, having withdrawn from the case cannot claim to be aggrieved with the judgment of the federal high court.

Consequently, the Court of Appeal barred Fubara from intervening with affairs of the House of Assembly.

The appellate court also barred him from withholding the House of Assembly fund and removing the Clerk and Deputy Clerk from the House.

Similarly, the Court of Appeal ordered him to re-present the budget of the State to the House under the recognised Speaker as contained in the judgment of Justice James Omotosho of the federal high court.

Justice Oyewole said that the blunder of Fubara in withdrawing from the suit in the federal high court cannot be redeemed by any known advocacy.

Justice Oyewole also held that the appeal of the governor has no utilitarian value as it cannot confer any advantage on him having lost his legal rights by admitting all issues raised against him with his voluntary withdrawal from the suit.

By coming to the court, Justice Oyewole said that Fubara was approbating and reprobating and blowing hot and cold at the same time, adding that such conduct had no basis in law as parties must be consistent in their approach to court matters.

He therefore voided and set aside the passage of the 2024 budget by 4 out of 32 members on the ground of illegality that must not be allowed in a democratic setting.

The court also held that Fubara engaged in executive recklessness that are unknown to law by presenting budget to only 4 members and signing same to law under 24 hours.

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JUST IN: Newly elected councillor’s father killed in Rivers state election-related violence

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The father of Ndiika Benson, one of the newly constituted councillors in Rivers State, representing Ward 4 in Khana Legislative Council, has tragically lost his life amid the violent crisis that erupted in the state on Monday.

The victim, Mr Benson Ndoone, a security officer at Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic in Bori, Khana Local Government Area, was reportedly killed by suspected opposition political thugs.

The thugs were protesting the outcome of the local council elections and stormed the Rector’s Lodge of the polytechnic, where the swearing-in of newly elected councillors was taking place.

The Rector’s Lodge also serves as the secretariat of the recently disbanded Caretaker Committee, previously led by Marvin Yobana.

In their bid to disrupt the proceedings, the thugs reportedly attacked the facility, leading to Ndoone’s death.

The killing of Mr. Ndoone has shocked the community and added a grave note to the already tense atmosphere in Rivers State, which has been marred by post-election violence following the local council polls.

The election had sparked violent protests in several areas, with political thugs reportedly targeting council officials and their supporters.

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BREAKING: Chaos erupts as Wike supporters loot council offices in Rivers state

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Reports are emerging of widespread looting in several council offices across Rivers State as supporters of former Governor Nyesom Wike, who have rejected the outcome of the recent local government elections, continue to protest the swearing-in of council chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The unrest has escalated into looting, with office equipment and materials being carted away by angry mobs in multiple local government areas.

The pro-Wike supporters have refused to accept the newly elected chairmen, claiming that the elections were flawed.

This development follows reports of gunfire in several other LGAs as political tensions escalate across Rivers State.

The unrest follows the recent swearing-in of council chairmen across Rivers State after the conclusion of local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).

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BREAKING: Thugs block newly sworn-in Rivers chairman from entering LGA secretariat

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Tensions are flaring in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area as thugs have prevented the newly sworn-in council chairman from gaining access to the local government secretariat.

The unrest follows the recent swearing-in of council chairmen across Rivers State after the conclusion of local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).

The thugs who are opposing the outcome of the election have mobilized to block the entry of the newly elected officials, adding to a growing wave of protests and violence in other parts of the state.

Eye-witnesses say the thugs are supporters of the Federal Capital Territory minister and former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike.

This development follows reports of gunfire in several other LGAs as political tensions escalate across Rivers State.

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BREAKING: Eleme LG secretariat set ablaze in Rivers (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A section of the Eleme Local Government Area secretariat in Rivers State has been set ablaze.

Channels Television reports that the newly elected chairman, Brain Gokpa, came to the LG secretariat accompanied by his councillors and supporters but discovered that some buildings in the complex had been set ablaze. The report cited a phone conversation with former Ambassador Oji Ngofa who hails from Eleme.

According to the report, there is a palpable fear of a potential outbreak of violence in some LGAs of the state.

Watch video below:
https://x.com/AskPHPeople/status/1843238425941758309?t=1nlWR4B1D88PpKR3j6iASA&s=08

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Rivers LG Polls: APP Wins 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Positions

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Action People’s Party (APP) has won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the just-concluded local government election in Rivers State.

The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Adolphus Enebeli declared the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt.

However, the state electoral umpire suspended the declaration of results for Etche Local Government Area (LGA) because the collation is ongoing.

Enebeli said the results for Etche LGA will be declared alongside that of the 319 councillorship seats at a later date.

More to follow…

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