Ibas Calls for NOA Facilities Revitalisation, Seeks National Assembly Support to Reposition Rivers.
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has called on the National Assembly to support his administration in its effort to reposition the state on the path of peace, progress and prosperity. Ibas stated this on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, when he received on a courtesy visit, members of House Committee on […]
EFCC Assures CBEX Investors of Fund Recovery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has guaranteed that investors in the CBEX digital trading platform will retrieve their money. The platform, which promised a 100% return on investment, faced a crisis when investors couldn’t withdraw their funds, leading to public outcry and even looting of its Ibadan office. The EFCC claims it was […]
Heavy Rainfall Stirs Panic in Rivers
Natives and residents of Rumuewhara Community in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have expressed dismay over the devastating effects of the incessant heavy rainfall in the state. They are urging the state government to come to their aid by ensuring that the water is channeled properly into the drainage to avoid flood. […]
Wike Backed by Olayinka: No Forgiveness Sought by Fubara
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has not sought his forgiveness, which is crucial for any possibility of a pardon. Wike’s remark came in response to a reconciliation plea made by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, directed towards both leaders. Tompolo underscored […]
FG Declares Good Friday and Easter Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays to be observed on April 18 and 21, 2025, in commemoration of the Easter celebration. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo shared this information, offering his best wishes to Christians throughout the country. With Good Friday falling on April 18 and Easter Monday on […]
Champions League Thrillers: Round 8 Second Leg
The UEFA Champions League round 8 second leg is coming to our screens after the first meeting brought a not so expected results in a particular game between Arsenal and Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in London, where 15 times UCL Champions conceded three goals without reply, Barcelona put four goals pass German side […]
Rivers NYSC Health Initiative Excites Rural Dwellers In Etche
Natives and residents of the Okehi community in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State have highly commended the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Rivers State, over its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers HIRD. Okehi Traditional Ruler, Chief Francis Ukachi, thanked the DG NYSC, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, the Rivers State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. […]
Disregard Campaigns Against Tompolo, Niger Delta Group Urges Tinubu
The 21st Century Youths of the Niger Delta and the Agitators with Conscience CYNDAC, has vehemently condemned the campaigns against High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, describing it as shameful, malicious and a campaign of columny. CYNDAC noted that Tompolo, who is the Niger Delta chieftain and Chairman of the Federal Government-contracted private […]
Nigerian Footballer Stabbed By Angry Fan
Plateau United forward Vincent Temitope was viciously attacked by an enraged fan wielding a knife on Sunday after the team’s 3-2 loss to Nasarawa United in Lafia. The disturbing incident occurred following a nail-biting match where Nasarawa United emerged victorious against their North Central neighbors. In a shocking turn of events, a video surfaced showing […]
Retirees lament as Ibas stopped payment of pensions, gratuities, death benefits
Retirees in Rivers State are not happy over the halting of money meant for pension arrears, gratuities, and death benefits by the Sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) The Retirees who gathered under the banner of the Rivers State Civil Service Retirees told our correspondent on Tuesday that the refusal to […]
Rivers Judiciary Refutes Retirement Claims by Ejike King-George, Cites Disciplinary Action
The Rivers State Judiciary has dismissed as false and misleading claims made by retired Chief Magistrate Ejike King-George regarding the circumstances surrounding his retirement from service. King-George recently circulated a letter on social media, stating that he voluntarily retired due to his discomfort with what he described as the appointment of a “quasi-military administration” to […]
TCN Restores 132kV Owerri-Ahoada Transmission Line After Vandalism-Induced Outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored bulk power supply through its 132kV Owerri-Ahoada Transmission Line following successful reconstruction efforts. A release signed by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, stated that the line was reconnected to the national grid on April 11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. The restoration comes a month […]