Jim Iyke Proses to Nadia Buhari

On yesterdays episode of Jim Iyke Unscripted, Jim proposed to his Ghanian girlfriend actress Nadia Buari...and she said YES!!!! Jim said he designed the 6 carat diamond ring he presented to Nadia himself in different counties, including Sierra Leone, Ghana and Gabon and it was finished in London. Congrats to them.

HOUSE OF REP TO PROBE PETROLEUM MINISTER OVER SPENDING OF N10 BILLION ON PRIVATE JET

Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison- Madueke’s flamboyance attracted attention yesterday at the House of Representatives.The lawmakers described her movie star lifestyle, including the maintenance of a chartered Challenger 850 aircraft at N3.1billion, as “wasteful”.The House mandated its Committee on Public Accounts to investigate “this financial recklessness of the Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resources” and report back to the House within three weeks.

GLO MAST KILL 2 IN SUDDEN COLLAPS

Tragedy struck in Odukpani local government area of Cross River State on Wednesday evening at about 6pm when a telecommunications mast said to belong to Globacom fell and killed two people.

PHOTO OF THE DAY- Worlds most Expensive Dog

See what too much money can do, a Tibetan mastiff puppy has been sold in China for almost 2 million dollars, a report said on Wednesday.A property developer paid 12 million yuan (1.9 million dollars) for the one-year-old golden-haired mastiff at a “luxury pet” fair on Tuesday, in the eastern province of Zhejiang, the Qianjiang Evening News reported“They have lion’s blood and are top-of-the-range mastiff studs,” the dog’s breeder Zhang Gengyun was quoted as saying adding that another red-haired canine had sold for six million yuan (about a million dollars).Enormous and sometimes ferocious, with round manes lending them a passing resemblance to lions, Tibetan mastiffs have become a prized status symbol among China’s wealthy, sending prices skyrocketing.The golden-haired animal is 80 centimetres (31 inches) tall, and weighed 90 kilogrammes (nearly 200 pounds), Zhang said, adding that he was sad to sell the animals. HABA SAD Ke* 2m dollar?

FREE AT LAST: Akas Baba Realeased by Kidnappers.

Wazobia FM Presenter, Anthony Akatakpo , popularly calledDiplomatic Akas Bab, has been released by his abductors.The cheering news came less than twenty-four hours after the Inspector General of Police sent the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba on a compassionate visit to the Cool Wazobia Info Studio Complex Abuja. Mr Mba during the visit yesterday, said the Force Headquarters was working to ensure his early release. Remember Wazobia FM Port Harcourt Presenter, Akas Baba was shot in the leg and abducted at about 2.3am last Thursday, March 13. His wife, Candy Akatakpo also confirms his release. AKAS SPEAKING on Nigeria Info 92.3 PhC expressed gratitude to God and all Nigeria s for there support.

Brown Rose Concept Inc presents : Runway On Campus

Runway On Campus/Fashion Recognition Awards is an initiative of Brownrose Concepts Inc with an objective to encourage and support young and upcoming fashion designers and models in Nigerian tertiary institutions, by creating a suitable platform for them to showcase their talent.Runway On Campus aims at helping young designers and models on campus to utilize and maximize their potentials.Awards for recognition will be presented to those who have contributed to the establishment, promotion and success of Nigerian fashion industry, with focus on Nigerian tertiary institutions. Awards will also be presented to those who have distinguished themselves in the dynamic indigenous and contemporary fashion scene. see more Event info after the cut.

Manchester United Fans Get good sleep: Saved by the Legend RVP

Many Man united fans slept like babies for the first time in a long while as Robin van Persie's hat-trick lifted Manchester United to a stunning Champions League comeback against Olympiakos Piraeus on Wednesday. United, trailing 2-0 from the first leg, won 3-0 at Old Trafford to stay in the hunt for a fourth Champions League title.

Van Persie cut a forlorn figure as United suffered a humbling defeat by arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, but he was back to his lethal best as he picked apart the Greek side who have now lost all 12 matches they have played in England.The Dutch striker opened the scoring after 25 minutes from the penalty spot after being shoved in the back by Jose Holebas and levelled the aggregate score with a simple tap-in in first-half stoppage time.Van Persie raised the roof when he curled home a free kick seven minutes after the restart, but the tension around Old Trafford lasted until the final whistle with Olympiakos pushing for an away goal that would have swung the tie in their favour. congrats to all Man U fans.

NNPC GETS NEW GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS (GED)

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the appointment of five new Group Executive Directors for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).The new appointees include Ian Gregory

Udoh, who takes charge of Refining and Petrochemicals, Dr. Dan Iwoene Efebo, Corporate Services, Ms. Aisha Mata Abdurrahman, Business Development, Mr. Adebayo Ibikunle Ibirogba, Engineering and Technical and Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha, Exploration and Production. The latter will for now serve in acting capacity.

University Of Port Harcourt, Among 6 Nigerian Universities to Recieve N2 billion NLNG grant

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited on Yesterday Wednesday announced a donation of N2 billion ($12 million) to six federal universities from each of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria for further development of engineering education in the country.
The company also said that it has committed $1 million each to the training of Nigerians who are involved in the building of six of its new LNG ships in Korea.The financial grant was announced by the Managing Director of NLNG Limited, Babs Omotowa at a briefing in Abuja. The briefing had in attendance Vice-Chancellors of the recipient universities; University of Ibadan (UI), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), University of Maiduguri (Unimaid), University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), University of Ilorin (Unilorin) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.Omotowa stated at the meeting that the NLNG will spend in each of the benefitting universities, N340 million ($2 million) for construction of modern engineering laboratories and installation of cutting-edge engineering laboratory equipment in line with the objectives of its newly approved Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for universities tagged, NLNG University Support Programme (USP).He explained that the six universities were selected based on their top positions within their geopolitical zones as well as by the rankings of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other global bodies.

NORTHERN Governors Meet with Us National Security Advisor in White house

IN a bid to to bring an end to the violence and insurgency in northern Nigeria, 12 Northern governors and a deputy governor, on Monday, attended a meeting in the White House, United States.At the meeting hosted by the United States National Security Advisor, Susan E. Rice, areas of strategic importance to both the United States and Nigeria were discussed.

ARE THE LIVES OF THE NIS TRAGEDY 19 WORTH JUST 3 JOB SLOTS EACH?...???

If one of your family members died or was maimed at the NIS Tragedy, will you accept a job or will you Sue the Federal Government? I just got fresh news that the Federal Government has approved a bribe of giving automatic employment to each of the 19 job seekers who died during last Saturdays Nigerian Immigration Service Recruitment exercise.  I call it bribe because, the live is the NIS 19 is what more than 3 jobs each. What happens to the people responsible? Someone has to take the fall and the federal Government should pay heavy damages so next time they will learn. Read the full story after the cut.

APC BLASTS JONATHANS ADMINISTRATION IN COMMUNIQUE

  

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED BY THE INTERIM NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) 

FOLLOWING ITS MEETING IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18th 2014 The APC Interim National Executive Committee held its 9th meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 18th 2014.

The meeting was attended by members of the party’s Interim National leadership led by Chief Bisi Akande, Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State. Ntional leaders of the party where also present in the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, General Mohammed Buhari, Senator Alli Modu Sheriif, Chief Ogbonnoya Onu, former VicePresident Atiku Abubakar, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Senator Goje and other members of National Interim Executive of the party. Read communigue after cut

HIGH COURT: Ameachi's Choice for Chief Judge in Rivers stands

                                            

A Federal High court in Port Harcourt has nullified the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, NJC, for the position of a substansive chief judge of Rivers State.The NJC had recommended Justice Daisy Okocha for the position of the Chief Judge in the state but Governor Rotimi Amaechi had consistently refused to swear her in. Read full story after Cut.

So You Can Now Buy Explosives In Port Harcourt???

Reading the heading of this post, i guess you will say impossible! but its true or should i say according to Aliyu Ibraham, a 30-year-old man, from Ndo village in Agbada, Kokona local government, Nasarawa State. The Nigerian Police Rivers command arrested him for being in possession of explosives, including detonators and a cordless wire.

The Commissioner of Police Rivers State Police Command, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin who paraded the suspect said Ibrahim had confessed to be a member of a kidnap syndicate based in Ogbogoro town in Obio/Akpor local government area of the state.He said the suspect also confessed to be a member of a bank robbery syndicate operating between Port Harcourt and Akwa Ibom State. Ibrahim told the police that he bought the explosives in Port Harcourt with the aim of taking them to one Alhaji in Yobe State before he was caught.“He was arrested in Ndele Town in Emohua local government area of Rivers State on March 17, 2014 at about 2:30 pm with a huge quantity of dynamite explosives with their detonators and cordless wire.“The suspect confessed to be a member of a kidnap syndicate based in Ogbogoro town and a member of a bank robbery syndicate that operates between Port Harcourt and Akwa Ibom State,” the commissioner narrated.

He warned kidnappers and armed robbers in the state to leave or be ready to face the wrath of the law when they are apprehended, emphasising that, “we have continued to warn criminal elements to leave the state. If they refuse to leave the state, we will ensure that they face the wrath of the law when they are caught.”

4 Days Later, Wazobia Ace presenter Akas Baba still Kidnaped.

It's still shocking news that the ace morning presenter of wazobia FM 94.1 Port Harcourt Anthony Akatapko AKA Akas Baba is still in the hands of faceless and nameless men. News has it that his abductors has demanded for a ransom of 10million naira for his release. I wonder what his state of mind and health right now would be? Remember he was shot in the leg. Has he gotten proper treatment? Am sure these questions are asked every hour he stays behind enemy lines by his family and those who hold him close to their hearts. Our prayers go out to his Family and please politicians should not use this incident to score points but support the police so he is released.

REP YOUR PARTY RIVERS!!!!! PDP OR APC.?

The once PDP safe haven Rivers State, is now divided. The governor who proudly flags the APC colours took over 80% of his cabinet and beneficiaries with him to join the progress ives. If you ask any member of his cabinet or a contractor in his administration they say "I cannot bite the hand that feed me". But is this saying also applicable to all rivers People? Talking to some business men and women, they sill say they are proudly PDP.

Now the Question is which party do you belong?PDP OR APC ?  let us know by droping a comment and also supporting ur party on the poll by the side of the blog.

EVENT ALERT LADIES: 2nd Port Harcourt Make-up Fair

Last year I attended this event and it was such a success. This year I know it is going to be bigger and better, so ladies dont miss it for anything, go with your friends and win loads of heart warming prices. Ranging from make up bags, kits etc. See you there. Saturday 15 march 2014 at the Xcape Center, staduim Road PH. Time 10-6pm.
Hmmm Guys you can attend and shop for your ladies too ohhh.

N30million for PDP's Chieftain Dicken's release

Kidnappers of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Port Harcourt City local government area of Rivers State, Mr Dicken Worlu have demanded N30million ransom for his release.Worlu was kidnapped about a week ago at his residence along Ojike Street, Mile One axis of Diobu, a densely populated area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.Wife of the kidnapped PDP chieftain, Mrs Patricia Worlu, who disclosed this when members of the National Association of Sea-Dogs (NAS), also known as Pirates Fraternity, paid her a sympathy visit, said the family had been praying for the safe and unconditional release of her husband.While appealing to the kidnappers to have pity on the family and release the husband, Mrs Worlu said the family had not been the same since the sad incident.She said, “We don’t have the money. Where will the money come from? We are begging that they release my husband unconditionally.”Earlier, leader of the NAS delegation, Professor Temi Akporhonor, lamented the state of insecurity in the country, urging the Rivers State government and the security agencies to take practical steps to secure the unconditional release of the hostage.Akporhonor, who described the kidnapped PDP chieftain as a personal friend, said it was sad that some criminal elements were trying to reduce the nation to a jungle, and advised the wife of Worlu and other family members to be strong, assuring that the security agencies and government would work to secure release of the head of the family.  

From Leadership

Big News: Magnus Abbe shot today in Port Harcourt

Gov Amaechi’s aide shot in Port Harcourt

Rivers State Commissioner of Sports, Hon. Fred Igwe was said to have been shot on Tuesday by yet to be identified gunmen at Eleme interchange in the port harcourt. Hon Igwe who was returning from Eleme, his home town was attacked around Akpajo axis of the area which is just before Port Harcourt metropolis. It was gathered that his vehicle was badly raided with bullets. The commissioner is currently receiving treatments in an undisclosed hospital, though his condition is being shrouded in secrecy. However, a source who spoke in anonymity said the incident may not be politically motivated. “I know Igwe is on the Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi side of the divide, but I sincerely do not think that this incident has anything to do with politics. “I do not believe the political situation in the state has reached that point of attempted assassinations. I rather think that it may be a case of armed robbery or a case of disgruntled people who felt shortchanged after the recent sign on fees payment to Sharks, Dolphins and Rivers Angels trying to get back at him”, the source said. When contacted, spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Angela Agabe, confirmed the incident, saying: “I can confirm it is true. We got the report and the police are on the trail of the perpetrators”. Fred Igwe was among the 14 commissioners expelled from the Felix Obuah-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State for failing to appear before the performance evaluation committee of the party and for alleged anti-party activities - THE TIDE

2015: Ogonis Deserve Governorship …MOSOP Faults Obuah’s Stand

MOSOP - The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People has criticised the purported endorsement of the sponsor of the Felix Obuah-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, by the party’s chairman as a disappointing conspiracy against the Ogoni gubernatorial quest, saying that the party’s position was of grave concern to the people of Ogoni. The President of MOSOP, Legborsi Saro Pyagbara while reacting to some comments directing to the Obuah-led faction of PDP in the state, said the people of Ogoni consider the position as appalling and shameful. Pyagbara appealed to the national leadership of the PDP to call its factional chairman in Rivers State, Felix Obuah to order, explaining that the group views the comment as not only a deliberate infringement on fairness but also politically insensitive, out-of-touch with the yearnings of the people of the state, and unfortunate. According to him, “it is clear that the Ogoni governorship quest is most popular, widely accepted and overwhelmingly supported within and outside Rivers State”. According to him, “the PDP would be losing a golden opportunity to monopolize and secure to its electoral advantage the huge Ogoni voting strength, if it fails to commit her platform to any Ogoni seeking to govern Rivers State come 2015”. “The sustained unguarded and inflammable utterances and actions of the PDP state chairman, demonstrably betrays a devious attempt at scuttling Ogoni political interest and it is unacceptable. If the untoward development is not addressed, it would require inflexible Ogoni response”, he warned. “We are aware that Obuah is acting a script as we know the forces at play. However, the stance reflects an implicit admission of what we have all along been suspecting. Nonetheless, we would like to warn that Ogoni will refuse to be confined to being heavers of water and fetchers of wood in a state that we are not inferior but eminently qualified”, he noted He noted that the Obuah-led PDP insistence on depriving Ogoni of her deserved berth at the office of governor of the state come 2015 meant that the red line has been crossed, and would no doubt provoke tough, decisive response as the people will not continue to be political passersby in the state. The MOSOP chief said it would be unfair that while Rivers West and East senatorial districts have produced governors of the state, for two terms each under zoning understanding, efforts are being made to deny Rivers South East Senatorial District of the opportunity others have enjoyed. ”The Obuah/Wike’s intention to scuttle the political understanding in the state is definitely anti-Ikwerre and his party. MOSOP feels the PDP chairman’s action negates internal democracy and paints the platform in bad light”, .he said. Pyagbara, however, warned that MOSOP would pursue the course of an Ogoni becoming governor in 2015 with the same vigour, collectivism, and non-violence with which it fought environmental injustice in addition to effective mobilization of the Ogoni society. He said the people would resist temptations to be swayed, adding that MOSOP will continue to stick to her avowed commitment to peaceful advocacy for the rights of the Ogoni. “Let it be known that Ogoni will support any political party in Nigeria that provides her platform for the actualization of the Ogoni quest for the position of governor of Rivers State in 2015”, he said. – THE TIDE

Chelsea Scheming Again? Hijacks Willian From Tottenham deal

Watching the special one from the side lines, you can tell that he could influence anything. Even a player to change his mind after medicals, breaking the other teams heart.... Hehehehe

Tottenham appeared well placed to sign the Anzhi Makhachkala forward after he completed a medical, but Chelsea now appear to be calling the Shots as far as this deal is concern.

"I think he's already made his decision," Mourinho said.

The self-styled 'Special One' nodded in the affirmative when asked if that was Chelsea.

He added: "I don't like to speak before time because football can be crazy.

"I know what the player wants, so in this moment we cannot hide. That is a possibility."

Mourinho added that he preferred smaller squads "with 22 players", hinting that some players would lead.

Ben Affleck As New Bat MAn in Man Of Steel Sequel

                 



For all you Super Hero Movie Lovers, Oscar-winner Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman in the sequel to "Man of Steel," Warner Brothershas confirmed this to ABC News.

Affleck, who recently won a Best Picture Oscar for producing "Argo," which he directed and starred in, will join Henry Cavill as Superman in the next installment of the Superman franchise. The yet-to-be titled film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who lensed "Man of Steel," "Watchmen" and "Sucker Punch."

"Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry's Superman," Snyder said in a statement. "He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can't wait to work with him."

The film will bring Batman and Superman together for the first time on the big screen, and will also bring back "Man of Steel" stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

ASUU STRIKE: FG Distributes N100B to 59 Universities

The federal government Thursday distributed N100 billion to 59 Public universities as its first intervention fund  for the  provision of critical infrastructure in the  institutions.
It also appealed to the Academic Staff  Union of  Universities (ASUU) to call off its strike and allow resumption of activities in the ivory towers.

But its plea may have not swayed the union, which Thursday announced that it was withdrawing from further negotiations with the federal government, which it accused of insincerity.

Super Sports Follow ya Mouth Challenge Storms Port Harcourt

How much Pidgin Can you speak? get a chance to be a super sports Pidgin commentator on the follow ya mouth Pidgin English Commentator Search.

the winner of the  SuperSport’s exciting “Follow ya mouth” competition in Nigeria will get to work at a live game on SuperSport, with the chance of landing a job with the World of Champions

celebrity judges will make their selections from all the entries and narrow their choice down to a final dozen.

These contestants will then be brought to the SuperSport studios where they’ll be trained by SuperSport’s renowned football commentators. Then they will face off on the Follow ya mouth show for the ultimate prize thorough a number of commentary challenges.

This is to inform you that the Port Harcourt Auditions of Follow ya Mouth are here.

They will be held on the 23rd & 24th of August at The Atrium, Stadium Road from 9am each day.

Competition details can be found HERE 

How Commissioner Of Police Mr. Joseph Mbu Led A Cracked Down On Gov. Rotimi Amaechi Supporters

Just Got this Video From Sahara Reporters, this is a Video of how the police Cracked down Protesters Yesterday in front of the Government House.

A Complete Photo Report on the Rivers Assembly Crisis...

NEW VIDEO FROM RIVERS STATE ASSEMBLY MAYHEM...

What Will you say Happened after you see this Video, The News making rounds in the state has it that Hon Chidi Lloyd is in intensive care but in this video he would have beat the Hon to Death with the Maze,...

FUNNY::: Nigerian soccer teams suspended over 79-0 and 67-0 scorelines

Level on points going into their final promotion play-off matches, two teams needed a win with a good goal difference against each other. But when they reported goal tallies into the dozens, the authorities stepped in.

Is Hon Evans BIPI The New Speaker of Rivers State House Of Assembly ???

It Was a mad House today Tuesday at the Rivers State House of Assembly as members engaged in a free-for-all following attempts by 5 anti-Amaechi Lawmakers to impeach the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Otelemaba Dan Amachree.

Trouble erupted when the speaker was attacked by one of the anti-Amechi lawmakers, shortly after he walked into the chamber.

In a retaliation, some members of the pro-Amaechi group pounced on their opponents, leaving some of the lawmakers injured and currently hospitalized.

Some of the injured lawmakers are the Speaker, Dan Amachree, the Leader of the House, Chidi Lloyd and the Member representing Obio/Akpor Constituency II, Michael Chinda. See A photo of Chi Lloyd after the Cut

Traders Blame Port Harcourt Food Prices Hike on Weather and Climate Condition.

Some traders of fruits and vegetables in Port Harcourt say excessive rainfall is responsible for increase in prices of commodities. The traders at the fruit Garden Market in Port Harcourt said that fruits and vegetables are seasonal added that their prices are affected by the weather and climate condition.They also attributed high cost of transportation and levies as some of the reasons behind the high cost of the products in the market. 

So don't be surprised if your Fruits and vegetables are a N100 more expensive...He He

60 persons arrested Today in Port Harcourt for violation of sanitation laws.

How many People Really Adhere to Sanitation Rules, Well for those who think its only the Business of the poor people to clean the surroundings while they go about their business, today in Port Harcourt 60 people Were arrested for violation of Sanitation Laws. The Media Officer, Rivers state Sanitation Authority, Olalekan Ige stated this while speaking to journalists during this months sanitation inspection and valuation exercise. Mr. Olalekan who lamented non adherence to sanitation laws by residents in Port Harcourt called for all hands to be on deck to keep rivers state clean. 

Also speaking, Barrister Nkasi Wodu, an official of the Rivers state sanitation authority, charged Residents of Port harcourt to desist from dumping waste in to the newly installed waste bins across major roads in the city. 

Barrister wodu said the waste bins located at strategic points within the city of Port Harcort were meant for pedestrians to dump waste such as water sachets, cans and other petty waste.

So Guys Please Help Keep Your Environment Clean.

NEW VIDEO ALERT:::: ON Fire By Emperor MAS

Enjoy this Fresh Video From PHCity's Finest @Emperormas On Fire... Watch and Tell me what you think Guys...

Another 175 Prisoners Roam the streets After Jailbreak in Akure

Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko (left) with Comptroller of Prison in the state, Olatunde Olayiwola

Story From Punch

There was pandemonium in the early hours of Sunday when gunmen, numbering about 30, invaded the Olokuta Medium Security Prisons in Akure, Ondo State capital, and set about 175 inmates free.

The bandits, according to eyewitnesses, arrived at the prison premises, which is less than one kilometre away from the headquarters of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, also known as Owena Barracks, around 12. 05am, shooting indiscriminately.

The armed men were said to have gained entry into the prison by using dynamite to blow off a section of the walls, after a futile attempt to enter through the main entrance.

A source said one of the warders was hit by the attackers’ bullets, was ordered to release the keys to the cells, and was also forced to set the inmates free.

Brazil Host and Wins Confederations Cup Final

I will say it was an easy win for the samba boys of Brazil as they humbled world Champions Spain to a 3 goal defeat at the famous Maracana stadium in Rio De genero. 

The FIFA Confederation Cup 2013 which was a tournament marked by nationwide protests, ended with a reminder of Brazil's enduring quality as a football powerhouse, which has previously served as uniting factor for the entire nation. 

With Two goals from Fred and the other from Neymar it was a good way to make sure the headlines would be made by their exploits as they dominated a team holding both the World Cup and European Championship trophies. 

Congrats Brazil 

NEW VIDEO- FLAVOUR-- ADA ADA

If They suffocate us in PDP, We will Move -Gov Ameachi

The photo above was taking on Saturday at the Port Harcourt int Airport  with Gov Ameachi doing what I will call damage Control After his blunder on Thursday at the presidential Dinner.

Barely 24hrs After that warm handshake with GEJ (a first in 6months), he speaks in a thanksgiving service this time answering to the Archbishop of Niger delta Province and Bishop of Niger Delta North Diocese Rt, Rev Ignatius C. Kattey, at the Thanksgiving service marking the 60th Birthday of former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, OCJ Okocha,SAN, in Port Harcourt.

These are the statements he made, while speaking at the event answering questions about his suspension from the Apex Party.

“If they (PDP) reverse it tomorrow, there is one more option left to me, I can dissolve the entire executive. The police can remain there as much as they want, it is Obio/Akpor people’s problem; the money is going nowhere. We have saved you too, because the reason they suspended the executives is because they said, ‘let us investigate the place because there was corruption.’

“I lead the people of Rivers State and I will lead you. If they suffocate us in PDP and we need to move, we move! We will continue to struggle for our rights, and that includes our oil wells. You will hear the truth of this fight in December or January. I will address the state and I will tell you the truth of the fight,” Amaechi said.

Now I think this issues has been practically the focus of the first half of the year in Rivers State..And the sincerely I am tired of it all.... what do you think...????

HOT NEW MUSIC : Bebenlo - Blowayzz Band

Blazing Hot New Song "Bebenlo" is the first official release from the Blessed “Blowayzz”Band.. 

The Band is made of 3 core members.. Danas- KingDanas (Rapper/Singer), Priddy- LongLivePriddy (Rapper), DMH- BlowayzzDMH (Producer) All very talented.. The Team is geared towards dropping continous "dope” music non-stop.. ff the team. @Blowayzz @KingDanas @LongLivePriddy @BlowayzzDMH on www.Twitter.com . The video for “My Melody” by Danas is on the way . watch the space. and check out 

DOWNLOAD HERE--http://www.hulkshare.com/4i6h947n3uww 

"My Melody" - Danas (KingDanas)

Basically.. "Danas (@KingDanas) is working on his debut album".. Trying to generate a new or different sound with his music (making  intellectual music while preserving that lost african sound). 

His Latest Single DOWNLOAD -http://www.hulkshare.com/azdz0yih8yrk  

'My Melody', Produced by DMH, is his latest release..The song is on fire, Yep it is Hot like that, So thank me later. A video for tђe song is currently in the works and is expected to be a really classy one. Also Expect New songs/videos from his team (Blowayzz) Soon. Kudos Danas - Mr Melody he he he*** 

Gov Ameachi and I are in Perfect Working relationship says Rivers Police Chief MBU.. TRUE???

its News that the Rivers Police Commissioner Mbu  has been like a torn in the flesh of the Governor Since he took over as the CP of the state, but contrary to what people think and say, Mbu declared that his relationship with Gov Amaechi is still very cordial, even as he stressed that he has always maintained a good working relationship with the Governor. From his statements he called the governor brother, and Friend.

Early this week they both had legs in on trouser now Mr Mbu say its alright.... hmmm lets waits as the story unfolds. 

Relocate British Visa Office to Port Harcourt -Ameachi

Rivers state Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has appealed to the British High Commission in Nigeria to relocate its visa office back to Port Harcourt.

 

He made the appeal when the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Carter, paid him a visit in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The Governor said that Rivers people will be glad if that policy happens, so that people in the South-South region can be able to process their visa application in Port Harcourt.

He added that a lot of people fly directly to the UK through Port Harcourt hence the need to have the visa office in the Garden City.

 

Learn From Spain - Amiesimaka

A former Super Eagles' winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka, (Yea the same man who gave the Super Eagles Tips on how to beat spain "Yea Right" from our older posts) has called on the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) to use football academies to groom players for the National teams. Amiesimaka in Port Harcourt on Tuesday said that the outcome of the FIFA Confederation's Cup match between Nigeria and Spain showed there would be the need for massive investments in football academies.

 

Ahead NGF Meeting: Amaechi Confers With Obasanjo(Baba)

 

The Governor of Rivers State  Rotimi Amaechi, is leaving nothing to chance as he consolidates his victory in the forum’s election held on 24 May 2013.

 

Amaechi who has fixed a meeting of the forum for tomorrow at the Rivers State Governors’ Lodge, Abuja, is set to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta in company of the Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Though Amaechi is yet to arrive for the meeting with Obasanjo as at the time of filing this report, #ThePHCityBlog gathered that the meeting earlier fixed for yesterday could not hold because the governor failed to show up. Sources close to the Rivers State governor disclosed that Amaechi is seeking Obasanjo’s support in his battle with President Goodluck Jonathan who is determined to remove him as the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum.

 

Governor Amaechi yesterday circulated a notice of meeting of the Governors’ Forum for Wednesday at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja at 8p.m. The meeting which is held monthly usually precedes the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting in Abuja. But curiously, the Presidency also fixed a dinner to be held with all the 36 governors on the same day and at the same time, See GOBE. Some political observers view the dinner as an attempt by the Presidency to prevent the meeting of the governors from taking place.

ZONING RULED OUT IN RIVERS STATE - Nyesom Wike

Nyesom Wike

MINISTER of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike has ruled out zoning in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Rivers State in the next general elections to be held soon. Wike at a sensitisation programme organised by Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI) in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, also said that he was now the acting leader of the party in the state with the suspension of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.

 

According to him, the decision to throw offices open for contest by all sections of the state would further strengthen internal democracy in the party, adding that it would give room for the party to produce the best candidates for the elections. Continuing, he showered praises on President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that he had done well for the state. Wike said so far, the President had appointed a good number of Rivers sons as chairmen of federal parastatals. On his part, the factional state Chairman of the party, Mr. Felix Obuah, said all efforts he made to reclaim what he termed his stolen mandate were unsuccessful until Wike stepped in. We will feed you more as the Story develops @Freshayan on Twitter.com

Civil groups want Rivers police boss removed, demoted

Nigeria’s Niger Delta Civil Society Coalition, NDCSC, has called for the removal of Mr Mbu Joseph Mbu,the Rivers State Commissioner of Police. The Coalition also wants Mbu demoted over his description of Governor Chibuike Amaechi as “tyrant and a dictator”.
NDCSC said that it was shocked beyond words to learn that the Rivers State Police Commissioner, made the comment, describing it as “an unparallelled executive rascality unbecoming of a senior professional police official and without any shadow of doubt, contrary to the code of ethics of a people oriented police service.”
In a statement issued in Port harcourt and signed by NDCSC Chairman Comrade Anyankwe Nsirimovu, NDCSC said that the recent public attack on the Governor underscored the earlier petitions of civil society groups in the region, to the effect that the commissioner’s continuing stay in Rivers State Police command can only be counterproductive, undesirable.
NDCSC further alleged that the Commissioner has proven beyond any reasonable doubt, following his untoward behaviour and vituperations, that he is an official, craftily drafted to Rivers State for a hatchet job.
The Coalition of Civil Societies in the region said that Commissioner Mbu has assumed the position of an alternative governor or better still, Sole Administrator, “in daily competition for control of the political space with an elected governor in a democracy”.

Amaechi: Chairman of Nigeria’s Governors Forum
The group went further to allege that by sustaining Mbu in his position, the Federal Government may have introduced emergency rule in Rivers state, via the back-door.
“Failure to remove the Commissioner from Rivers state shall force critical civil society membership of the Doing Democracy Movement (DDM) to organize and prosecute a peaceful protest in Defence of Democracy and the Rule of Law shortly to drive home its position”.

Mbu Joseph Mbu, Commissioner of Police Rivers State
Below is the full statement credited to Commissioner Mbu at a recent press conference:

“I called this press briefing to speak on the very unpleasant reactions that are coming from the governor of Rivers state. The office of the governor is a revered office, it has respect. It is not an office that should be commonised. Sometimes silence is golden but sometimes it is misconstrued. I have respect for Governor Amaechi but his attacks on me are going beyond bounds.
“We have never held a formal security meeting in this state since I came. There has never been any formal letter written to convene security meeting in this state since I came. Letters for such meetings go to the security commanders indicating that there will be a security meeting with the governor or his Deputy. Attached to the letter are the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. I ask the governor to produce such. What the governor does is to ask his security officer to call the Commissioner of Police for a meeting. These people are below the rank of a DCP. I stopped them recently from calling my line because there are channels of communication. There is an Inspector General of Police, IG directive that after every Security Council meeting details must be sent by hand to the IG. “
“ One issue I have had with the governor is who chairs internal security meetings in the state. He, (governor) said we should rotate it but I said no, there is a letter from the NSA on this. It is the Commissioner of Police that does. I told him if my predecessors did not do what was right I won’t follow them. The Commissioner of Police is to chair the forum and assume responsibility to brief the governor. I told him the IG has so many sources of information. I told the governor that my loyalty to the governor is total.
“I will speak statistically on the crime wave and how it has reduced. I am a core professional police officer. I will beg the governor not to drag my name into politics. Nobody can influence me. It is only my conscience that can. I believe in God and I trust in God.
“The Chief of Staff to the governor has gone to court asking the court to restrain the police from arresting him. I am not ready for him yet because no court can grant such order. He threatened the live of the president of the place. That is why police is protecting the place (Port Harcourt club). A new circular is coming on who and who are entitled to police protection. The president of Port Harcourt club his life has been attempted twice
“Our governor is very tyrannical, he is a dictator. He wants everybody to say "yes sir" to him and I said I will not say so. I am a professional.
“I have refurbished twelve Hilux on my own. The crime rate has dropped in the state. There have been tremendous changes. I spent six months in Oyo state. And the House of Assembly held a Special session to honor me. I have respect for the office of the governor and the governor of the state. But let him also have respect for the Police and me. “
“The equipment the state government bought for tracking of kidnappers they gave to the SSS. I have tried to ask for one meant for the Police. I am not here for any agenda. I don’t know why His Excellency has chosen the war path with me.”

Confederations Cup: Amiesimaka gives Super Eagles tip to beat Spain 9

Former Green Eagles winger, Chief Adokiye Amiesi-maka has eulogised the Super Eagles despite their 1-2  loss to the South American champions Uruguay, in the on-going Confederations Cup in Brazil as he gave them a tip on how to handle World champions, Spain, their next opponent today.

According to Amiesimaka, a former sports commissioner in Rivers State, Stephen Keshi and his wards should review the tape of the Uefa Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Barcelona FC and “they will see the antidote to the ‘tiki taka’ style’ of the Spanish team.

In an sms to Saturday Vanguard sports, Amiesimaka who served as chairman of Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt at a time said, “they (Eagles) gave a good account of themselves despite the loss to Uruguay. I’m confident they can hold their own against any opposition including Spain.”

He added that “if they remain focused throughout the duration of the match (against Spain today), they can spring a surprise on Spain.”
Keeping my fingers crossed, God help the boys, God Bless Nigeria

Gov Amaechi Re-Elected Governors Forum Chairman.

After weeks of leadership tussle and public expectation that the Rivers state governor, Chibuike Amaechi, may be pushed aside as the Chairman of the Governor’s Forum, he has again been re-elected and returned as the chairman of the Forum.

He defeated his close rival, Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State by 3 votes.

The Governor won 19 votes from the 35 governors present, while his Plateau State counterpart who is a late entrant to the keenly contested position won just 16 votes

Only governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State was absent at the election.

Is this A good Or bad Development???, How do you feel about Gov Ameachi's Re-election?

How will the Ameachi SAGA END? " Youths & Ex Militants Demand Gov Ameachi's resignation

Youths Protesting

GOVERNMENT activities in Port Harcourt were paralyzed on Wednesday as youths and ex-militant leaders stormed the River State Government House, demanding the resignation of Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

The protesters also urged Amaechi to explain how he managed the N1.6tn that had accrued to the state since he became the governor.

Among the protesters were militant leaders, Chief Ateke Tom, Chief Solomon Ndigbara and Pastor Nature Kiegse.

Clad in white T-shirts with inscriptions, ‘Amaechi must go’, ‘Amaechi, Who owns the jet?’ and ‘Amaechi, you constructed one kilometre road with N1.5bn’, the protesters chanted war songs while security operatives watched them in bewilderment.

Since April, the state has been witnessing protests either in support or against the Amaechi administration.

But Wednesday's protest, which was embarked upon by youths under the auspices of the Rivers People Assembly, caused a gridlock that lasted for over five hours.

One of the leaders of the Assembly, Mr. Joshua Ihunwo, said they were protesting to seek clarification of the two aircraft purchased by the former Governor Peter Odili’s administration.

Ihunwo said they wanted to know how the revenue received by the state since 2007 had been spent and why a kilometre of road was constructed at N1bn.

“What is happening today is just like the Arab Spring. We will occupy Port Harcourt until Amaechi leaves office. We want an explanation from him on how he managed the N1.6tn that came to the state as revenue since he became governor.

“This is a 10,000-man march and youths here want the governor to tell them why the construction of a kilometre road in Rivers cost N1bn,” Ihunwo added.

Ndigbara, who expressed reservation about the Amaechi-led administration, said it was time youths in the state declared the governor wanted.

But in a telephone interview with our correspondent, the state commissioner for Information and Communication, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, said the government would not join issues with people perceived to be “miscreants”.

Semenitari maintained that though the state government had been transparent in its dealing with the people, the majority of those in the protest were people without any locus standi to speak on such issues.

She said, “These are people that should not be on the streets based on their antecedents. It is unfortunate that this set of people now attend political party meetings.

“Though we do not think the state government should join issues with these protesters, it is necessary to say the state government is transparent in its dealings with Rivers people.”

My Come Back Message

Its been a very long 3 months guys, and I know I have missed so much. I want to apologize to all my regular readers for all the times you logged on to the site and saw the same old post, I sincerely apologize and with this post I want to officially say that am back.. I will start small by posting at least 2 posts/day..... Contributors from Port Harcourt are needed simply comment on this post and we will get back to you... Thanks Guys!!!! gosh I missed this space