Enugu Correctional Service Disclaims Rivers Kidnap Suspect
Tension surrounds the alleged kidnap suspect connection to the correctional service. A storm of controversy is brewing over the abduction of 12-year-old Favour Oluwaseyi, as civil society groups in Rivers State accuse security agencies of complicity, while the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has categorically denied any link to the alleged mastermind said to be operating […]
Rivers Crisis Splits Families, Says FIDA
A lot of families in Rivers State has been reportedly divided as a result of the current political instability in the state, putting many marriages at the brink of collapse. Since President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state, pro and anti protests have sent a signal that the state is not […]
Mixed Views Greet Governor’s Easter Welfare Announcement
Public reactions to the alleged plan Suspended Rivers State Governor to distribute cows and N1,000,000 to each of the 318 wards for the Easter celebration remain varied, with the latest social media comments reflecting a continuing divergence of opinions. Several anonymous users have expressed positive sentiments following the announcement. One user commented, “God bless you […]
Defend Rivers or Stay Silent, Ex Labour Leaders Warn NLC President
The Former Labour Leaders Forum in Rivers State has issued a strong call to action, urging the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to defend democracy in the state. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending its democratic institutions and appointing retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]
CP Rivers State Urges Peaceful Easter Celebrations
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has called on residents to celebrate the 2025 Easter season peacefully, urging Christian faithful to use the occasion to pray for the peace and progress of Rivers State and Nigeria. In a press statement released on Thursday, CP Adepoju assured the public of the Command’s […]
Rivers Crisis: Wike Admits Seeking Fubara’s Removal
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has voiced his disappointment regarding the presidential decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. Wike shared his views during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, stating that the emergency declaration was not part of his preferred solution to the current political turmoil. […]
Bille Indigenes Regains Freedom After 12 Days in Captivity
Six indigenes of Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have regained their freedom after spending 12 harrowing days in captivity.The victims include a female and five males who were abducted on April 4, 2025, around 9 am, near the New Calabar River while traveling from Bille to Port Harcourt. Speaking from […]
Falana Demands Immediate Removal of Rivers’ Sole Administrator
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to immediately dismiss the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, alleging a violation of constitutional protocol and a disregard for the directives of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement made available on Thursday, Falana […]
Millicent Ihunwo Publicly Lauds Husband’s Exceptional Qualities
Milicent Ihunwo, the wife of the former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), Chijioke Ihunwo, has publicly expressed her profound appreciation for her husband, recognising him as an exceptional partner and father. In a heartfelt message shared across social media platforms, she conveyed her sentiments, stating, “Dear Kemzinum, you do more than enough. Related: […]
Women’s Support Group calls for the Reinstatement of Gov Fubara
The Women’s Support Group known as the Simplified Queens has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift the suspension placed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State House of Assembly and restore the democratic institutions in the state.Making their stance known in a Press Briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Simplified Queens speaking through […]
Customs Generates N190bn, Seizes N10.2bn Illicit Goods
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area II Command in Onne, Rivers State, has recorded a significant revenue milestone, generating over N190.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025 — a 17.12% increase from the same period in 2024. Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, disclosed this during the Command’s quarterly press briefing on Wednesday in […]
Tai LGA Administrator Gifts Cash To Staff Upon Resumption
The Administrator of Tai Local Government Area, Sir Chief Nukha Gbipah, has arrived at the council secretariat to commence his official duties. Although there’s no specific information on his agenda, his counterpart, Hon. Matthew Nenubari Dike, the Chairman of Tai LGA, has demonstrated a commitment to building a stronger and united Tai. In a past […]