Father laments hostage of daughters 12 years after abduction in Rivers
Wike urges Police to be professional in discharging their duties
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has charged men of the Nigeria Police Force to maintain professionalism in the discharge of their duties to ensure a safe and secured nation. The governor gave the charge at the foundation-laying ceremony of Skill Acquisition Centre by the President of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), Hajara Usman […]
Oil Resumption: Controversy trail choice of Wike as leader of Ogoni delegation
Man in police net for trying to sodomize underage boys in Rivers
A 27-year-old suspected homosexual has been arrested for allegedly fondling the private parts of two boys aged nine and twelve on Ekwulobia Street in Mile 3, Diobu area of Rivers State. The suspect, identified only as Ekpeye, had walked into a group of children playing and started asking for their names before fondling their private […]
We won’t enact law for financial autonomy of judiciary in Rivers – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State said that the State Government would not establish a bill for the financial autonomy of the judiciary. Wike maintained that since the 1999 Constitution as amended already recognises the independence of the judiciary, it would be futile to bother the State House of Assembly with such a bill. The […]
Wike tackles NBA, says it has failed to promote good governance, democracy
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has slammed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for failing to live up to its responsibilities to society. Wike, who spoke at the opening of the 61st NBA Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, with the theme: “Taking the lead”, said the NBA had not done […]
Ken Saro-Wiwa foundation faults Buhari’s state pardon for late Saro-Wiwa, 8 others, calls for exoneration
The Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation has faulted President Buhari’s comment of granting a state pardon to the late Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others executed by the Sani Abacha-led military administration. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, while receiving some leaders of the Ogoni ethnicity at the Presidential Villa, Abuja said he would consider granting a state pardon […]
Fire kills 25 persons in Rivers
No less than 25 persons have reportedly been burnt in the Rumuekpe community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following a fire outbreak from an illegal local refinery known as Kpofire. It was gathered that the incident, which took place on Thursday, was caused by an explosion. According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke […]
Buhari task Ogoni leaders to educate indigenes on consequences of pipeline vandalism
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Ogoni leaders to sensitize indigenes on the value of protecting pipelines and oil installations as damage to them create more havoc on their environment and hamper development in the area. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, noted the commitment of […]
RSG to initiate criminal proceedings against Saipem
Rivers State Government says it is set to launch a criminal proceeding against Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited for breach of trust, which led to the abandonment of the state’s gas turbine generator unit and accessories in The Netherlands since 2012. The decision to file a criminal proceeding was taken on Thursday at the 15th Executive […]
Ogoni youths ask Wike to sack acting Rector of KENPOLY
The Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) has called on the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to sack the acting Rector of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori (KENPOLY), including the dissolution of the governing council of the institution. A statement signed by the President of the OYF, Legborsi Yamaabana, said the decision of the school authorities […]
Man stabs cousin to death over roofing sheets in Rivers
A 20- year-old man has been arrested for stabbing his cousin to death in the Duburo community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The suspect, identified as Promise Gabriel, allegedly stabbed the victim, Kopapa Neete, on Sunday during an argument over roofing sheets. Confirming the incident, the chairman of the Community Development Committee […]