This is unbelievable but it’s true. CNN, yes I mean CNN we all know spent a whole lot of time and energy discussing the possibility of the assassinated of the US President Elect, Donald Trump on or before his swearing in as president.

This is hatred taken too far.


http://portharcourttimes.com/2017/01/20/333/

Following

Video Of IPOB Member Brutalized By DSS at Court Premises today.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YfDGg6z1RM





http://portharcourttimes.com/2017/01/10/video-of-ipob-member-brutalized-by-dss-at-court-premises-today/

Oasis007:

Weed at Work..... they are simply bunch of Jokers! LOL!

Please read before you comment.

THREE civil society organizations in the Niger Delta, yesterday, disagreed with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on his recent statement that the unity of the country was not negotiable, saying his unconditional support for the unity and indivisibility of a defective federal structure that favours only a section of the country was unacceptable.


The groups, Niger Delta Security Watch Organization of Nigeria, NDSWON, Ijaw People Development Initiative, IPDI, and Foundation for Human Rights and Anti- Corruption Crusade, FHRACC, in a joint statement by their leaders, Dickson Bekederemo, Austin Ozobo and Alowei Cleric, respectively in Warri, Delta State, said: “The unity and indivisibility of Nigeria does not exist in the minds and hearts of the federating regions that constitute the country. The unity and indivisibility of Nigeria exists only in a piece of document called the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria 1999.

Our attention has been drawn to a statement credited to our most respected governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State that leaders and people of the Niger Delta will always strive to defend the unity of Nigeria because to them, the country remaining as one indivisible entity is not negotiable and of paramount importance. While we acknowledge the fact that Governor Wike is loved and respected in the Niger Delta region as a result of resilience in warding off the invaders of our oil wealth, we find it difficult to stomach his unconditional support for the unity and indivisibility of this defective federal structure that favours only a section of the country.

“A united people rather see themselves as an egalitarian society other than creating the feudal system where a vast majority of Nigerians are made to beg alms from the feudal lords. A united people will not celebrate ethno-religious killings where some people are religiously bound to kill others with impunity. Is there any unity in Nigeria where only a particular section is qualified to rule the country while others are regarded as second fiddle citizens? A united people will not pass obnoxious laws to deprive the actual owners of their God given resources.

A united people will not use their secured majority in the National House of Assembly to continually oppress the minorities by refusing to amend the oppressive sections of the Constitution that denied the minorities ownership of their resources. We want to say such unity is likening to the unity between the snake and the mouse. The mouse can only exist at the whims and caprices of the snake.”

According to them: “Until the North comes to the realization that we need one another to co-exist in Nigeria, the unity of Nigeria remains negotiable. The North and South were amalgamated by late Lord Luggard of Britain. It was not God that brought us together.”


http://portharcourttimes.com/2017/01/03/121/

kcnwaigbo:
well done Wike.This commissiuon must go to work and unmask all the people who perpetrated violence during the elections.The SARS commnder whould be summoned to come and explain why he was trying
to steal results during collation

That's why Apc is afraid of their shadows hence the police probe just to cover their crimes.

kenonze:
Failure

Failure as how? Take it or leave it, Wike has been teaching Apc the chemistry of politics.

The constitution of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry was contained in a special government announcement signed by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Mr Kenneth Kobani.

According to the announcement, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry has Justice Chinwendu Nwogu as Chairman, while other members include: Mrs Grace Akpughunum-Okwulehie, Prof O.V.C. Okene, Sir Anthony Uzoma Ozurumba, Rev Canon Hossanna Nnaewi, Alphonso Sibi Esq (Chief State Counsel, Secretary) and C. B. Ekeh Esq (Principal State Counsel, Legal Counsel).

The announcement read: “In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 2 (1 ) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law of Rivers State (CAP 30) of Rivers State of Nigeria 1999 and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of Rivers State; His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, hereby constitutes and appoints a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the killings and other violent acts/matters that occurred during the December 10, 2016 rerun/supplementary elections to elect members of the National Assembly and House of Assembly in Rivers State.

“The Judicial Commission of Inquiry which would be inaugurated on Thursday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House, Port Harcourt, has the following terms of reference.

Investigate the remote and immediate causes of the violence during the December 10, 2016 rerun/supplementary elections in Rivers State.

Identify the perpetrators of the various acts of violence and killings in the aforesaid election.

Identify the victims of the violence including those killed

Identify if property was damaged and the value of any such property

Determine if the violence was localised to specific areas within the state or was state-wide

Make appropriate recommendations concerning their findings or any other recommendations as the commission may consider appropriate in the circumstance and

Submit its report to the Governor of Rivers State within one month from the date of its sitting, ” the statement reads.


Police Probe Panel

This follows the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) demand for the immediate redeployment of Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak.

According to the party, the REC had colluded with Governor Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to rig the elections in favour of PDP.

In an election which was violence-ridden, the APC made the comments after an audio recording which was said to done Wike, surfaced few days ago.

According to the party, the audio in which the governor allegedly threatened INEC officials, confirmed their fears of him engaging in unwholesome conducts that contributed to compromising the integrity of the electoral process.

They also said concerning the 70 incidents reported, Wike must submit himself to the Police Probe Panel to join the police in bringing an end to the killings in Rivers State since he assumed office.

The governor on the other hand, rejected the order, stating that himself, as well as people of the state would not be party to the police ‘phoney’ probe panel.



http://portharcourttimes.com/2016/12/21/wre/

tuale4u:
Those police men in that picture behind wike why he is making d speach, are they from Mars?

Please read well before you comment.

Ahead of the December 10, 2016rerun legislative elections in Rivers State , Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that the State Commissioner of Police has withdrawn majority ofpolicemen providing security for him.

NgeneUkwenu:
Wike The Shameless Liar...A Son Of The LiedPoD!

So those Policemen, SSS And Soldiers Seen Around
You Are Boyscout?

Why you always sounds so pained and aggressive.
You should behave like woman you claim to be.

Or, are you not?

Ahead of the December 10, 2016 rerun legislative elections in Rivers State , Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that the State Commissioner of Police has withdrawn majority of policemen providing security for him.

The governor also called on youths in the state to protect their votes and the mandate of the people , despite the planned deployment of security personnel for illegal electoral purposes .

Flagging off the reconstruction of the Igbo-pEtche Road on Friday , Governor Wike said this deliberate security infraction orchestrated to intimidate him, will not succeed .

He said: “As I speak with you , the Commissioner of Police has withdrawn the security around me. It is God that will protect me

“As a governor , the Commissioner of Police has the effrontery to withdraw my security . There is no limit to this kind of intimidation and impunity “.

He said despite the assault by the Commissioner of Police and the Security Agencies , nobody in Rivers State will be intimidated by the political antics of the police .

The governor informed that he has intercepted the security manual for the election to be used by Rivers State Police Command .

According to him, the Rivers State Police Command will deploy policemen in manner that APC leaders in the state will have access to disproportionate number of policemen on election day.

He noted that on the average , the police command will attach at least 15 policemen to one APC leader, for the purpose of intimidation and theft of electoral materials.

He added that some of the policemen would also be used by INEC to divert election materials to the home of APC leaders for electoral fraud.

He advised the Rivers State Police Commissioner not to allow APC leaders to mislead him into commiting electoral fraud . He also warned the police commissioner against indiscriminate arrests being proposed by APC leaders on the premise of frivolous petitions .

He assured the Etche Ethnic Nationality that its time has come for massive developmental interventions .

Simeon Nwakaudu ,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor ,Electronic Media .
25th November , 2016.



http://portharcourttimes.com/2016/11/25/rivers-rerun-commissioner-of-police-has-withdrawn-my-security-says-governor-wike/

NaijaMutant:
Amaechi as the Minister of Transportation was only trying to help INEC transport the result sheets from Abuja to Rivers state

Abi?

martineinstein:
Signalling Mark of defeat

Meaning?

That's politicians for you.

Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has handed over original copies of result sheets to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for the planned rigging of the December 10 rerun elections .

Flagging off the construction of the Ulakwo II-Afara–Nihi in Etche Local Government Area on Wednesday ,Governor Wike noted that the Minister of Transportation , Rotimi Amaechi made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting of Rivers APC leaders.

The governor said that he is possession of the proceedings of the Abuja illegal meeting of the APC at Abuja .

Governor Wike stated that Amaechi assured the Rivers APC leaders at the Abuja illegal meeting that the original result sheets supplied by INEC would be used for the December 10 rerun elections to facilitate victory for unpopular APC candidates .

He said : “While we are working for the people of Rivers State to convince them to vote for us, the APC is busy working with INEC to rig the rerun elections .

“Amaechi told them at the illegal meeting that Sheriff is working for them (APC ) and that they have finished PDP . Sheriff cannot finish PDP , he can only finish himself .

“On December 10, follow your results bumper to bumper. Don’t allow anyone to swap results . I urge the Etche people to follow their results”.

The governor informed that the Rivers APC members who were arrested printing fake result sheets for INEC were transferred to Zone 6 Police Command headquarters in Calabar where arrangements have been concluded to take them to Abuja for the Director of Public Prosecution at the Federal Ministry of Justice to formally release them in line with the request of APC .

He assured the people of Etche Local Government Area that he will stand with them to resist the rigging of the December 10 rerun elections in the state .

Governor Wike declared : “Tell them, INEC you cannot rig election in Etche . Tell INEC , you cannot support another party to rig the election. ”

He added that APC has concluded plans with the Federal Security agencies to arrest the chairman of Etche Local Government Area , Ikwerre Local Government Area and other leaders of the party to create room for the rigging of the rerun elections .

On the construction of Ulakwo II-Afara-Nihi Road , the governor said it will be completed as scheduled and in line with approved specifications .

He said that the Etche people were abandoned for several years , pointing out that his administration would always execute developmental projects in the area.

Earlier, the State Commissioner of Works, Mr Bathuel Iheanyichukwu said that construction of the road will help in the rebuilding of the economy of the area.

The flag-off of the construction Ulakwo II-Afara -Nihi road was witnessed by elder statesmen , State and National Assembly members , Commissioners , women and youth groups .

Simeon Nwakaudu ,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor , Electronic Media .
23rd November , 2016.


http://portharcourttimes.com/2016/11/23/rivers-rerun-inec-has-handed-over-original-result-sheets-to-ameachi-says-governor-wike/

ifyan:
In this recession you won kill peson.
You forget say man must wak .

Remember life is all about taking RISK.

You're correct, but no matter the situation, all stakeholders concerned should ensure safety.

Recently Flagged Off rehabilitation of Bonny Jetty ( popular known as Nembe , Bonny, Bile Jetty) by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has taken off in full speed.
Looking at the place from far distance, you won’t notice any sign of construction activity because of heavy Commercial Activities going side by side with the construction.

When one of the traders who gave his name as Ben was asked why they’ve not looked for alternative instead of endangering their lives here.
He simply said that ” no alternative anywhere yet”.
According to him, ” most of us are just struggling to survive, where can I get up to 250 to 300 thousand naira to rent shop in this city”?

It’s true that the people are struggling to survive, I believe they need safety to do that.
While I applaud the state government for keeping to their campaign promise of rehabilitating that place, which is over due, it’s very important to make sure no human casualty is recorded.


http://portharcourttimes.com/2016/11/17/265/

Tolexander:
ogbunigwe test!

LoveDecay:


If you like yourself mr chief of staff dont step foot into that tin foil.

What kind of test have been carried out on that machine.

Bad belle.

.

Earlier today, the Chairman of Innoson Group Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR presented the new IVM G12 to the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen T Y Buratai at the Tactical Headquarters of Operations in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The IVM G12 is a highly mobile and tactical SUV built solely for military operations. It possesses a brawny frame, typical of military armored carriers. A few inches of ground clearance, a smooth underbody, allowing the vehicle to easily navigate obstacles under most road conditions.

This highly mobile and tactical SUV is presently available in double cabin, pickup and closed roof models making it suitable for both urban, off-road and patrol duties.
http://portharcourttimes.com/2016/11/16/innoson-motors-presents-military-suv-to-chief-of-army-staff/

Clinton9000:
This is an example to show that some issues are solved with wisdom, not force.

You're on point.

Hmmmm

Wednesday 12 October, 2016

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora spoke to Nigeria Canadians in Toronto through a town hall meeting organized by the Nigeria Canadian Association (NCA) on September 8th, 2016. The acting Nigeria high commissioner was there too with his entourage.

Abike Dabiri as you may know was a radio host at Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and because of this, she was a familiar face when she arrived in a very simple dress typical of North American leaders. Canada being the most secure country in the world, you can walk around with free mind. Most attendees of the town hall meeting were expecting to see Lai Mohammed, the minister of Information and culture at the event but was instead represented by Abike Dabiri.

We would guess that either because of the timing of the town hall meeting or the lack of interest in Nigerian affairs , most Nigerians in Toronto could not attend the event thus leading to lots of empty seats at the venue. Kudos to the NCA president, Chidi Nwanwanwu for sticking through thick and thin to organize the event.

Just before the opening speech started, members of the Indigenous people of Biafra IPOB stormed the venue with their placards moving to and across the high table where the dignitaries were sitting. The acting Nigeria High commissioner sitting next to Abike Dabiri developed a cold feet. You could see him speak to one of his aids to call for security. You would also expect that Abike will fall off her chair but she summoned enough courage to address the Biafrans in the most pacifying voice that made the difference the rest of the evening.

“Gentlemen, please sit down. Put your placard away, I understand how you feel, I promise you we will discuss all issues in detail tonight” She said.

The IPOB members that attended were not expecting any accommodating statement from a Nigerian paid government official given ongoing Biafran killings in the South East Nigeria and the position of the Nigerian government on Biafra issues and the quest for Biafra referendum. From the look on their faces (IPOB), you could feel that they were prepared to disrupt the event of the evening but alas, Abike’s manner of approach melted their intentions and they accepted to take their seats. Here is snap shot of the look on their faces:

You could also see that the Acting high commissioner was not comfortable with the new developments. Abike Dabiri may have applied her experience dealing with public at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). News casters can deliver the most agonizing news in very calm and appealing manner. She took control of the night, ensured that the Biafrans put away their placards so that it doesn’t appear on the camera.

The first drama of the night started when the moderator of the town hall presented the order of events for the night which included that Abike will only take questions that were submitted in advance of the town hall and also that he will read the questions on behalf of the submitters to ensure that the questions are managed effectively.



Abike Dabiri Taking Questions from the Biafrans in Toronto

People have already drawn from history that most moderators of political events manipulate the questions in favor of the politicians. As a result, Biafrans disagreed with this approach and insisted that they also have questions that the Nigerian government must answer and that Abike must allow them to table their questions in their own words. This took another 5 minutes of shouting and disagreements between people from different political divides. But again, Abike Dabiri took control of the town hall confirming that the Biafrans or anyone that has already sent their questions can ask their questions in their own words directly to her. She also promised that she will take questions directly from the attendees. This is another surprising anger management strategy and leadership skill that Abike Dabiri employed knowing how volatile and tensed the environment can become.

While the situation has calmed down, she began her prepared speech:

As expected, the Special assistant delivered a good speech praising and eulogizing the president Buhari administration on, according to her, “the good plan he has for Nigeria”. She called on Nigerians in Diaspora to support the Buhari administration because “He is the only president that will not steal your money”.

She added that “The people in the Diaspora can help in improving the economy and we know how important you are to the nation. This is the time to bring the dollars home through the legal way ofcourse”.

She also noted that “Just in 2015, Nigerians in the Diaspora sent home $21 billion and this were just the ones that were accounted for formally, so you can see how important you are to the country.

The time to ask questions has come and you could feel in the hall the Yorubas and Hausas in the town hall were all speaking with one voice. They made every attempt to pretend that everything was going well in Nigeria and in the process attempt to shout down anyone that attempts to ask questions criticizing the government of Buhari. But the Biafrans in the meeting didn’t give them a free hand. They had already prepared what they called Questions for Buhari.

Aside from those asking “job/contract seeking questions”, the only direct questions that shook the town hall were from the Biafrans. What prevailed that night was that some Biafrans submitted high level questions but when they were called to ask the question, the updated their questions with strong Preambles and facts that made Abike Dabiri and the dignitaries very uncomfortable. You could hear the shouts of” Ask your question please” from the members of the other political divide”.


http://www.portharcourttimes.com/2016/10/12/abike-dabiris-encounter-with-biafrans-in-toronto/

We're watching.

My governor ride on, while you're here working hard to deliver your campaign promises, some are there blaming blames.

I AM READY TO DEFEND RIVERS STATE WITH MY LIFE SAYS GOVERNOR WIKE

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he is ready to sacrifice his life in order to protect the state from external predators.
The governor also charged the people of the state to rise up to defend the state and her interest in the coming weeks as anti-democratic forces have ganged up against Rivers people.
Speaking during the flag off of the construction of the Abua-Emoh-Egbolom road in Abua/Odual Local Government Area on Saturday, Governor Wike said: “”This is the time to say no to illgality.If they are testing the waters for rigging and mayhem, it will not work”.
Briefing the people on the failed abduction of a Federal High Court Judge by the Police and DSS, the governor said that the security operatives were on an illegal mission to entrench an evil scheme in Rivers State.
He said: “I told the security operatives who planned to abduct the judge that instead of this impunity, you better take my life. I will always protect the interest of this state.
“When God gives you an assignment, he will give you the enablement to complete the assignment. Rivers
people must be ready to fight any form of injustice. I am ready to defend Rivers State with my life”.

On the construction of the Abua-Emoh-Egbolom road, Governor Wike said that the project will be completed in seven months, pointing out that he will wipe away the tears of Abua/Odual people with quality projects.
He said the contractor, MCC Nigeria Limited has the capacity to deliver a quality project within the scheduled time. He called on the people to support the contractor all through the duration of the road .
The governor said that he had promised to construct the road during a rally to celebrate his Supreme Court victory in March.
He charged the people to remain committed to the PDP as it is the only political party that will promote their welfare.
Member representing Abua/Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency, Mrs Betty Apiafi and the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assemby , Mr Marshal Uwom lauded Governor Wike for bringing development to the people.
They said since the creation of the local government 25years ago, no serving governor has initiated a major project in the area. According to them, Governor Wike deserves commendation for being the first serving governor to initiate a major project for Abua/Odual Local Government Area.
Commissioner for Works, Mr Harrison Iheanyichukwu said the 8.2kiometre road will connect the seven communities on the route to the rest of the state.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,
Electronic Media.
8th October, 2016.



http://www.portharcourttimes.com/2016/10/08/i-am-ready-to-defend-rivers-state-with-my-life-says-governor-wike/

Following

This government no go kill person with padded lies

Read more here

. http://www.portharcourttimes.com/2016/10/04/were-investing-only-150m-not-2-2b-as-buhari-said-in-independence-broadcast-ge/

This is contained in a statement made by the chief executive, General Electric, Mr. Jay Ireland on Monday. He said, “There are development projects where we are investing, GE would also invest in oil and gas industry projects.

Ireland said the Nigeria investment was part of a plan to spend $2 billion in Africa in coming years.

But the $150 million Nigerian investment falls short of the sum Nigeria’s government has said GE would invest.

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday in a speech marking Nigeria’s independence day, said GE was “investing $2.2 billion in a concession to revamp, provide rolling stock, and manage” some of the country’s railway lines.

Buhari in the independence anniversary broadcast said, “On railways, we have provided our counterpart funding to China for the building of our standard gauge Lagos -Kano railway.

“Meanwhile, General Electric is investing two point two billion USD in a concession to revamp, provide rolling stock, and manage the existing lines, including the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Line.

Growth in Nigeria – an OPEC member whose economy, the largest in Africa, is in recession for the first time in more than 20 years due to low oil prices – has been stunted for decades by a lack of investment in its road and rail network.”



http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/investing-150m-not-2-2b-buhari-said-independence-broadcast-ge/

ogmask:
I see a petition which refers to Nigeria as "The Federal Republic of Nigeria" and also quoting the same Constitution he said he did not believe in. He should have referred to Nigeria as "The ZOO" instead since he likes referring to Nigeria as a ZOO. Funny how he has humbled himself to the authority of the ZOO. Talk they say is "CHEAP".

He was mimicking Buhari who called Nigerians baboons and monkeys.