Nyesom Wike declared : “The Rivers State Governor is not one of those governors that anyone can cajole. The Rivers State governor is not one of those governors that will kowtow to their illicit activities,”

thenationonlineng Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:46:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said ( about Muhammadu Buhari ) : “I am sure all of you are surprised that I congratulated Buhari,”

ngrguardiannews Thursday, September 12, 2019 11:29:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said ( about Muhammadu Buhari ) : “I am sure all of you are surprised that I congratulated Buhari. Is it not good for me to congratulate him than to go to his house in the night?”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said ( about Muhammadu Buhari ) : “President Buhari, congratulations! Carry Nigerians along”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Nobody should dare Rivers State any longer. Enough is enough. PDP should know that we are not a punching bag. We are not a people you can use and push. We are not harlots. Whenever you want, you come. When you finish, you push us aside,”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike : “The committee set up by the PDP on the illegal emergence of Ndudi Elumelu is the most corrupt committee ever set up by the party. We thank our worthy son, Austin Opara, for withdrawing from the committee, so that he is entangled in the illegal activities of the tainted committee”

thesourceng Thursday, September 12, 2019 11:57:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We are warning PDP to be careful not to toy with Rivers State. Rivers State has all it takes to withstand the PDP and fight the party to a standstill. The Rivers State governor is not one of those governors that anyone can cajole. The Rivers State governor is not one of those governors that will kowtow to their illicit activities,”

thisdayonline Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:29:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike told : “You’ve seen with your eyes, where is the mosque here? At least, when there’s a demolition where there’s a structure, you’ll know there was a structure here,”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 5, 2019 9:43:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “With what you are seeing here, does it show there was a structure?”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 5, 2019 9:43:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I repeat once again without apologies, Rivers is a Christian state. That is why nobody can touch us. When it mattered most, the Christian community prayed and God heard your prayers”

onlinenigeria Saturday, August 31, 2019 7:46:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “If the Amended Electoral Act had been assented to by the President, electoral violence would have been reduced to the barest minimum, as there wouldn’t have been any incentive to snatch materials and manipulate the electoral process,”

guardian-ng Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:53:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We believe that there should be state police for us to effectively fight crime in the country. Our system is fashioned towards the United States, which has federal, state and local police. "Each of them has their responsibilities. In the present situation, if a crime is committed, the commissioner of police will first report to the inspector general of police, before taking any action,”

onlinenigeria Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:21:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I received calls from several prominent Nigerians on the fake news being circulated online. I have come here with reporters and you can see there was no mosque here,”

pulse Tuesday, August 27, 2019 3:15:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I thank the United States for working with us to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. I thank the U.S for recognising the contributions of Rivers State in the fight against AIDS”

thenationonlineng Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:18:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Rivers State is not part of the ‘Revolution Now’ protest and whatever illegal agenda it sought to pursue,”

thisdayonline Monday, August 12, 2019 3:12:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “76 patrol/operational vehicles fitted with communication gadgets; eight armoured fitted gunboats, to tighten coastal security and protect our waterways from the activities of criminals; two Armoured Personnel Carriers for Policeswift responses actions; 450 hand-held mobile radios to enhance communication among the security operatives and overcome the current wide gaps in intelligence gathering”

leadership Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:38:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Anybody operating under a youth body henceforth will be arrested by security agencies. Before you contest for any youth body’s leadership, you must send the names to the DSS and Police for screening. If they are cultists, we will not allow them to operate”

leadership Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:38:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Anyone who generates insecurity in Rivers State, I am ready to pay any amount to ensure the arrest of that person,”

tribuneonlineng Friday, August 9, 2019 11:23:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Anybody operating under a youth body henceforth will be arrested by security agencies. Before you contest for any youth body’s leadership, you must send the names to the DSS and Police for screening. If they are cultists, we will not allow them to operate,”

tribuneonlineng Friday, August 9, 2019 6:45:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Rivers State Government is fully prepared and will do everything required to protect lives and property. Without the protection of lives and property, there will be no governance and development,”

ngrguardiannews Friday, August 9, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We are one State that has suffered neglect from the Federal Government in terms of support to fight insecurity,”

ngrguardiannews Friday, August 9, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I have read the preliminary report. It is bad. The report is scandalous. Tomorrow, they will say I don’t remember those who fought for me. Did you fight for me, so that you can destroy the system?”

thisdayonline Tuesday, August 6, 2019 6:52:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,”

vanguardngr Monday, August 5, 2019 5:52:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : "All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,"

pulse Monday, August 5, 2019 11:49:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,”

onlinenigeria Monday, August 5, 2019 8:08:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We have six mobile courts, so as they arrest offenders, they will be tried and sentenced by the courts. We did not start implementation because there was no law,”

dailypost Saturday, August 3, 2019 11:55:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike told : “Students matriculating here should count themselves worthy to be in PUMS because their courses are constantly on demand. Be willing to serve our country and state when you graduate,”

thenationonlineng Friday, June 28, 2019 3:07:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We thank God that He has done the best for Rivers state. We thank God that He heard our prayers,”

sunnewsonline Friday, June 21, 2019 8:01:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike added : “I will only support companies that mean well for the people of Rivers State. My business is to do good for our people, so that their lives can improve. Other companies should emulate what NLNG is doing in Rivers State. On behalf of the people, I praise the NLNG,”

thenationonlineng Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:38:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike added : “It is important that we do not allow crisis to occur in the communities. The Aeroton rig in one community was seized; that rig should be allowed to work. I called this meeting because of concerns raised by the operating companies in the area,”

thenationonlineng Friday, June 14, 2019 12:42:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike stated : "Our roads are now mechanic workshops. Our roads are now markets and motor parks. There is this spirit that makes the traders and mechanics believe that you can only make money on the road. We will end that spirit. Your activities litter the road. There will be consequences for mechanics using the road for their trade after the one-month period. The vehicles being repaired will be seized,"

saharareporters Monday, June 3, 2019 1:09:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC is doing illegal bunkering, which he is using to finance his quest to emerge as the country’s Chief of Army Staff". He has his own team that is making money for him through oil bunkering”

onlinenigeria Sunday, June 2, 2019 1:57:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I am giving everybody one month,”

premiumtimesng Saturday, June 1, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Today is May 31. By June 30, it will be one month. On July 1, you’ll see me. Anything you see, you take it. Port Harcourt must be clean, Port Harcourt must be free, whether you like it or not,”

premiumtimesng Saturday, June 1, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC is doing illegal bunkering, which he is using to finance his quest to emerge as the country’s Chief of Army Staff. He has his own team that is making money for him through oil bunkering”

onlinenigeria Thursday, May 30, 2019 3:45:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “we will continue to prioritise their development for sustainable living with more social amenities, including paved roads, schools, health facilities, water and sanitation, electricity, land reclamation and preservation of their natural resources”

tribuneonlineng Wednesday, May 29, 2019 8:03:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike claimed : “The GOC has his own team now doing oil bunkering for him because he wants to be chief of army staff,”

authorityngr Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:40:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I thank you for the political support you gave me when there was no hope. At a time when the GOC (allegedly) came to kill Rivers people, but you stood firm to say, you will not agree. Yes, he may have killed our people, but we will continue to protect our votes”

thenationonlineng Thursday, May 23, 2019 8:21:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “It has been a rewarding experience and I am quite impressed that one worked with these persons of capacity. All the achievements we recorded were made possible because you worked”

thenationonlineng Thursday, May 23, 2019 8:21:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike asked : “In the elections, we defeated you and your party; why would I have to pay bribe? We defeated you in that election. The man you have not met, how could he have offered to bribe you?”

sunnewsonline Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11:24:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike stated : “based on capacity, not party lines.‎”

dailytrust Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:40:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : ”I don’t support you based on party lines; I support you based on capacity. “When you get there, we must work as a people; party is just a vehicle to convey you to your political destination. “Party line is the major reason why Nigeria has not made any progress. It was the reason why our Electoral Act was not assented to,”

dailytrust Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:40:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC has his own team now doing oil bunkering for him because he wants to be chief of army staff,”

premiumtimesng Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:49:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We would have security meeting, he will release it to criminals,” “And chief of army staff will leave the man here because he is playing their role”

premiumtimesng Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:49:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC is doing illegal bunkering, which he is using to finance his quest to emerge as the country’s Chief of Army Staff. He has his own team that is making money for him through oil bunkering”

onlinenigeria Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:32:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “But it is unfortunate that if the former governor of the state made the statement, he is not in my party. It is my party that gave me a ticket to go for a second term which I deserve, having done well in my first tenure,”

dailypost Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:05:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike declared : “For communities, where cultism and kidnapping are encouraged, their traditional rulers will be deposed. We will not allow crisis in our communities. If you don’t want to take the war to them, we will take the war to you,”

sunnewsonline Monday, May 6, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike noted : “Because they believe a particular person or a particular party must win, it does not matter how many people die. It was shown on national television. We watched how the army invaded the whole electoral commission,”

sunnewsonline Monday, May 6, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We will also continue to implement effective policies and programmes that will address and lift our people from poverty to economic prosperity, ”

pulse Thursday, May 2, 2019 2:19:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike declared : “The Rivers State Governor is not one of those governors that anyone can cajole. The Rivers State governor is not one of those governors that will kowtow to their illicit activities,”

thenationonlineng Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:46:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said ( about Muhammadu Buhari ) : “I am sure all of you are surprised that I congratulated Buhari,”

ngrguardiannews Thursday, September 12, 2019 11:29:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said ( about Muhammadu Buhari ) : “I am sure all of you are surprised that I congratulated Buhari. Is it not good for me to congratulate him than to go to his house in the night?”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said ( about Muhammadu Buhari ) : “President Buhari, congratulations! Carry Nigerians along”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Nobody should dare Rivers State any longer. Enough is enough. PDP should know that we are not a punching bag. We are not a people you can use and push. We are not harlots. Whenever you want, you come. When you finish, you push us aside,”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:06:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike : “The committee set up by the PDP on the illegal emergence of Ndudi Elumelu is the most corrupt committee ever set up by the party. We thank our worthy son, Austin Opara, for withdrawing from the committee, so that he is entangled in the illegal activities of the tainted committee”

thesourceng Thursday, September 12, 2019 11:57:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We are warning PDP to be careful not to toy with Rivers State. Rivers State has all it takes to withstand the PDP and fight the party to a standstill. The Rivers State governor is not one of those governors that anyone can cajole. The Rivers State governor is not one of those governors that will kowtow to their illicit activities,”

thisdayonline Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:29:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike told : “You’ve seen with your eyes, where is the mosque here? At least, when there’s a demolition where there’s a structure, you’ll know there was a structure here,”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 5, 2019 9:43:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “With what you are seeing here, does it show there was a structure?”

premiumtimesng Thursday, September 5, 2019 9:43:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I repeat once again without apologies, Rivers is a Christian state. That is why nobody can touch us. When it mattered most, the Christian community prayed and God heard your prayers”

onlinenigeria Saturday, August 31, 2019 7:46:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “If the Amended Electoral Act had been assented to by the President, electoral violence would have been reduced to the barest minimum, as there wouldn’t have been any incentive to snatch materials and manipulate the electoral process,”

guardian-ng Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:53:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We believe that there should be state police for us to effectively fight crime in the country. Our system is fashioned towards the United States, which has federal, state and local police. "Each of them has their responsibilities. In the present situation, if a crime is committed, the commissioner of police will first report to the inspector general of police, before taking any action,”

onlinenigeria Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:21:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I received calls from several prominent Nigerians on the fake news being circulated online. I have come here with reporters and you can see there was no mosque here,”

pulse Tuesday, August 27, 2019 3:15:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I thank the United States for working with us to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. I thank the U.S for recognising the contributions of Rivers State in the fight against AIDS”

thenationonlineng Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:18:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Rivers State is not part of the ‘Revolution Now’ protest and whatever illegal agenda it sought to pursue,”

thisdayonline Monday, August 12, 2019 3:12:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “76 patrol/operational vehicles fitted with communication gadgets; eight armoured fitted gunboats, to tighten coastal security and protect our waterways from the activities of criminals; two Armoured Personnel Carriers for Policeswift responses actions; 450 hand-held mobile radios to enhance communication among the security operatives and overcome the current wide gaps in intelligence gathering”

leadership Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:38:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Anybody operating under a youth body henceforth will be arrested by security agencies. Before you contest for any youth body’s leadership, you must send the names to the DSS and Police for screening. If they are cultists, we will not allow them to operate”

leadership Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:38:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Anyone who generates insecurity in Rivers State, I am ready to pay any amount to ensure the arrest of that person,”

tribuneonlineng Friday, August 9, 2019 11:23:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Anybody operating under a youth body henceforth will be arrested by security agencies. Before you contest for any youth body’s leadership, you must send the names to the DSS and Police for screening. If they are cultists, we will not allow them to operate,”

tribuneonlineng Friday, August 9, 2019 6:45:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Rivers State Government is fully prepared and will do everything required to protect lives and property. Without the protection of lives and property, there will be no governance and development,”

ngrguardiannews Friday, August 9, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We are one State that has suffered neglect from the Federal Government in terms of support to fight insecurity,”

ngrguardiannews Friday, August 9, 2019 5:09:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I have read the preliminary report. It is bad. The report is scandalous. Tomorrow, they will say I don’t remember those who fought for me. Did you fight for me, so that you can destroy the system?”

thisdayonline Tuesday, August 6, 2019 6:52:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,”

vanguardngr Monday, August 5, 2019 5:52:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : "All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,"

pulse Monday, August 5, 2019 11:49:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,”

onlinenigeria Monday, August 5, 2019 8:08:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We have six mobile courts, so as they arrest offenders, they will be tried and sentenced by the courts. We did not start implementation because there was no law,”

dailypost Saturday, August 3, 2019 11:55:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike told : “Students matriculating here should count themselves worthy to be in PUMS because their courses are constantly on demand. Be willing to serve our country and state when you graduate,”

thenationonlineng Friday, June 28, 2019 3:07:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We thank God that He has done the best for Rivers state. We thank God that He heard our prayers,”

sunnewsonline Friday, June 21, 2019 8:01:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike added : “I will only support companies that mean well for the people of Rivers State. My business is to do good for our people, so that their lives can improve. Other companies should emulate what NLNG is doing in Rivers State. On behalf of the people, I praise the NLNG,”

thenationonlineng Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:38:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike added : “It is important that we do not allow crisis to occur in the communities. The Aeroton rig in one community was seized; that rig should be allowed to work. I called this meeting because of concerns raised by the operating companies in the area,”

thenationonlineng Friday, June 14, 2019 12:42:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike stated : "Our roads are now mechanic workshops. Our roads are now markets and motor parks. There is this spirit that makes the traders and mechanics believe that you can only make money on the road. We will end that spirit. Your activities litter the road. There will be consequences for mechanics using the road for their trade after the one-month period. The vehicles being repaired will be seized,"

saharareporters Monday, June 3, 2019 1:09:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC is doing illegal bunkering, which he is using to finance his quest to emerge as the country’s Chief of Army Staff". He has his own team that is making money for him through oil bunkering”

onlinenigeria Sunday, June 2, 2019 1:57:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I am giving everybody one month,”

premiumtimesng Saturday, June 1, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “Today is May 31. By June 30, it will be one month. On July 1, you’ll see me. Anything you see, you take it. Port Harcourt must be clean, Port Harcourt must be free, whether you like it or not,”

premiumtimesng Saturday, June 1, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC is doing illegal bunkering, which he is using to finance his quest to emerge as the country’s Chief of Army Staff. He has his own team that is making money for him through oil bunkering”

onlinenigeria Thursday, May 30, 2019 3:45:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “we will continue to prioritise their development for sustainable living with more social amenities, including paved roads, schools, health facilities, water and sanitation, electricity, land reclamation and preservation of their natural resources”

tribuneonlineng Wednesday, May 29, 2019 8:03:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike claimed : “The GOC has his own team now doing oil bunkering for him because he wants to be chief of army staff,”

authorityngr Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:40:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “I thank you for the political support you gave me when there was no hope. At a time when the GOC (allegedly) came to kill Rivers people, but you stood firm to say, you will not agree. Yes, he may have killed our people, but we will continue to protect our votes”

thenationonlineng Thursday, May 23, 2019 8:21:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “It has been a rewarding experience and I am quite impressed that one worked with these persons of capacity. All the achievements we recorded were made possible because you worked”

thenationonlineng Thursday, May 23, 2019 8:21:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike asked : “In the elections, we defeated you and your party; why would I have to pay bribe? We defeated you in that election. The man you have not met, how could he have offered to bribe you?”

sunnewsonline Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11:24:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike stated : “based on capacity, not party lines.‎”

dailytrust Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:40:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : ”I don’t support you based on party lines; I support you based on capacity. “When you get there, we must work as a people; party is just a vehicle to convey you to your political destination. “Party line is the major reason why Nigeria has not made any progress. It was the reason why our Electoral Act was not assented to,”

dailytrust Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:40:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC has his own team now doing oil bunkering for him because he wants to be chief of army staff,”

premiumtimesng Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:49:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We would have security meeting, he will release it to criminals,” “And chief of army staff will leave the man here because he is playing their role”

premiumtimesng Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:49:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “The GOC is doing illegal bunkering, which he is using to finance his quest to emerge as the country’s Chief of Army Staff. He has his own team that is making money for him through oil bunkering”

onlinenigeria Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:32:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “But it is unfortunate that if the former governor of the state made the statement, he is not in my party. It is my party that gave me a ticket to go for a second term which I deserve, having done well in my first tenure,”

dailypost Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:05:00 AM EAT

Nyesom Wike declared : “For communities, where cultism and kidnapping are encouraged, their traditional rulers will be deposed. We will not allow crisis in our communities. If you don’t want to take the war to them, we will take the war to you,”

sunnewsonline Monday, May 6, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike noted : “Because they believe a particular person or a particular party must win, it does not matter how many people die. It was shown on national television. We watched how the army invaded the whole electoral commission,”

sunnewsonline Monday, May 6, 2019 8:10:00 PM EAT

Nyesom Wike said : “We will also continue to implement effective policies and programmes that will address and lift our people from poverty to economic prosperity, ”

pulse Thursday, May 2, 2019 2:19:00 AM EAT