Traditional Ruler Decries Destruction, Looting Amid Battle Against Land Grabbing
In a harrowing account of violence and intimidation, His Royal Highness, Eze Ishmael Okechukwu Nweke, the traditional ruler of Onyeishi-Ala Chokota in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has revealed the extensive destruction of his property and the grave threats to his life following his outspoken opposition to land grabbing in his community. Eze […]
Rivers Assembly to Screen Eight New Commissioner Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has extended invitations to eight commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation to join the state executive council. The nominees include Hon.Prince Charles O. Bekee, Mr. Collins N. Onunwo, Hon. Solomon Eke, Sir Dr. Peter N. Medee, Hon. Elloka Tasie Amadi, Hon. Basoene Joshua Benibo, Mr. Tambari […]
My Administration better than Past Administration- SIM. As he promises improved health sector.
As the Political crisis in Treasure Base of the Nation keeps looming, we take a quick recess and shift our focus to other matters concerning the welfare of Rivers State. Rivers State Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that the success of service and project conveyance carried out within his first one year in office […]
NDDC saves Rivers Community From Darkness
Omerelu has finally seen the light. The people of Omerelu community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state, were thrown into euphoria yesterday, following the inauguration of a world-class Hybrid Solar-powered streetlights setup across villages in the community by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In accordance with its outreach titled “Operation Light Up […]
Education Commissioner, Prof Chinedu Tenders Resignation To Governor Fubara
Prof. Chinedu Mmom, the commissioner of education for Rivers State, has tendered his resignation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claiming an unfavorable work climate that impedes the attainment of his goals for the education sector and the delivery of competent services. In a letter dated May 15, 2024, Prof. Mmom wrote to the Governor of Rivers […]
Son Arrested for Brutally Murdering Mother in Akwa Ibom
In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, a 70-year-old woman named Mma-Offiong James Peter was brutally murdered by her own son, Inyangake James Peter, in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to reports from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 4, […]
Stop blackmailing Ogoni youths – MOSOP tells HYPREP
By Brave Dickson The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has accused the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) of blackmailing Ogoni youths, urging the agency to stop forthwith. President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke who said this in Abuja, added that HYPREP was attempting to blackmail Ogoni youths as those responsible for […]
Cult Commander surrenders to police in Ahoada West LGA
By Tina Amanda A Greenland cult group leader by name Ikem ThankGod (aka 2 Man) of Ogbologbolo Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Friday, August 4, 2023, surrendered to the Ahoada Police Division in Ahoada East Local Government Area. According to our Correspondent the cult leader submitted one AK 47, […]
Why PDP won gubernatorial election effortlessly – Fubara
Rivers NDLEA gets new media officer
By Brave Dickson The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Rivers State has gotten new media officer, Emmanuel Oloh Ikechukwu to replace Emmanuel Ogbumgbada who has been appointed as the state Deputy Commander, Operations and Training. A statement credited to the outgone media officer, said: “This is to bring to the notice of the general public […]
40 year-old bouncer allegedly defiles minor in Rivers
We’ll recruit 10,000 workers – Fubara
