Tag: Nyesom Wike
PDP plans anti-Wike rally in Port Harcourt today
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers state, led by Prof. Isreal Owate, a former…
I challenge Amaechi to debate on corruption claims, says Wike
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Against the backdrop of claims by Governor Rotimi Amaechi that the Federal Government has done nothing for…
Patience Jonathan, Wike corrupt people, says Amaechi
Rivers state governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has insinuated that the wife of…
I’ll not respect zoning, rotation of elective positions in PDP – Wike
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The immediate past Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, has vowed not accept any attempt to…
Jonathan reshuffle cabinet, replaces Wike, others
Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday announced a minor cabinet reshuffle to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of…
4 Ministers Set To Quit Jonathan’s Cabinet
Four ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet who have signified their interest in seeking political offices in their states and…
Wike accused of intimidating APC leaders in his community
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike has been accused by Tasie Wike, Chairman of All Progressive…
2015: Rivers PDP, INC kick against Wike candidature
Okafor ofiebor/Port Harcourt Less than 24 hours after Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party move to kicked against governorship ambition of…
FG advises stakeholders to tighten security in schools
The Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, on Friday urged stakeholders in the education sector to take strict security…
FG to address shortage of qualified English, Maths teachers – Wike
The supervisory Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the Federal Government would address the shortage of qualified English…
Varsity Admission: JAMB Pegs Cut Off Mark At 180
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, as well as the Federal Government have pegged the cutoff mark for admission…
FG decries sentiments in tertiary appointments
The Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, on Friday condemned agitations by host communities for localisation of appointment of heads…
NECO to conduct ‘another test’ after Common Entrance
The National Examinations Council (NECO) said it will conduct another test for candidates who pass its Common Entrance Examination to…
Nyesom Wike can’t be governor of Rivers state, says Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said Nyesom Wike,the Supervising Minister…
Getting Children Back To School
By Bilikis Bakare In the midst of current obscene display of opulence and grandeur in which some Nigerians own private…
Yes, I support Wike – Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan, Wife of Nigeria’s President, has denied reports that she is plotting to install her favourites as governors of…
FG’s Agreement Yet To Materialise —ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is yet to receive allocations which were agreed upon last year. This was…
FG, ASUU Sign Agreement
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Hope that the five months old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU may be called…
Wike, education minister incompetent, says ASUU chief
Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, has accused Supervising Minister…
Wike’s Threat To Close Down Universities
The current crisis plaguing university education in the country has taken a turn for the worse with the Minister of…
Wike takes charge of burial of Patience Jonathan’s mom
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt There are clear indications that the Rivers State Government would not have any input in the burial…
Warning On Rivers State Crisis
By Joe Igbokwe Whatever way you choose to look at the political quagmire in Rivers State, it is obvious that…
Thugs Block P/H Airport To Protest Govs’ Visit
Anti-Governor Chibuike Amaechi political thugs under the aegis of Democratic Initiative loyal to Nyesom Wike today besieged the Port Harcourt…
Wounded Rivers assemblyman flown abroad
The Minister of State for Education, Mr Nyesom Wike, said in Port Harcourt on Friday that Michael Chinda, the wounded…
Plot To Impeach Gov Amaechi Thickens
The plot to impeach Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi is gathering momentum as there were reports that some of his…
ACN Chides Amaechi For Picking Nyesom As Ministerial Nominee
The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Rivers State Chapter has condemned the submission of the name of Mr Nyesom Wike,…