December 4, 2022

Photo News: Wike Confers Awards on APC Govs, Others

Hamilton Nwosa

Writer

[VIDEO] Obiano speaks from U.S., says ‘rumours of my death will only extend my life’ By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano – speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false and mischievous. He said the rumour-mongers were only helping to prolong his life. “The truth is that I am in the United States. I am not in London, and I didn’t go to the hospital. We give God the glory. All the lies they are peddling is for them to extend my life. That is how it will be through Christ our Lord,” the former governor declared. His message came hours after his former Commissioner for Information, Mr C. Don Adinuba, also publicly refuted the claims, confirming that he had personally spoken with Obiano. Adinuba, in a statement on Friday, described the reports as baseless, stressing that the former governor is “hale and hearty” and very much alive. “Obiano has never lived in the United Kingdom. He lives in the United States of America. I just spoke with him now,” he said, urging members of the public to disregard the rumour. He warned that such unfounded claims were capable of causing unnecessary panic and distress to Obiano’s family, friends, and supporters across Anambra State and beyond. The former governor’s direct appearance and reassurance have effectively put to rest the speculation that had spread widely on social media earlier in the day.

By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano - speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false…

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Ex-Anambra Commissioner Debunks Reports, Says Obiano Hale and Hearty

By Abiola Olawale Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is alive and in good health, his former Commissioner for Information, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, has confirmed. The announcement comes in direct refutation of rumours circulating on social media suggesting the former governor had passed away. Adinuba dismissed the reports on Friday, describing them as…

November 14, 2025 • News

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has conferred honourary awards of Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS) on Ebony State Governor, Dave Umahi and the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in recognition of their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the development the Rivers State and the nation at large.

The awards were presented by the Governor at an event held December 3, 2022 in the Government House, Port Harcourt.

Wike presented the awards to the awardees during the State Honours and Awards ceremony 2022 which held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday night.

The award were in four categories, namely: the Grand Service stat of Rivers State (GSSRS), the Distinguished Service State of Rivers State (DSSRS), the Governor’s Medal of Service (GMS) and the Rivers State Merit Award (RSMA).

Other beneficiaries include, Samuel Ortom, (Benue), Okezie Ikpazu, (Abia); Seyi Makinde, (Oyo), Ifeanyi Ugwuahi, (Enugu), Bala Mohammed, (Bauchi), Ahmadu Fintri (Adamawa), Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Suzzette Wike, wives of Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke.

Similarly, former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Bode George, former Governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, former Ondo State Governor, Olesegun Mimiko, former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, former Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dakwambo and former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole were also bestowed with awards.

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