Police arrest 4 suspected kidnappers, rescue pastor, driver in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested four suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising residents of Egwi-Etche and its environs in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. A statement by the state command’s acting spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Thursday, said their arrest came after they abducted a Pastor from a church based […]
2023: Labour vows not to support Wike’s presidential bid over workers welfare
The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will not support Governor Nyesom Wike in his presidential ambition. The State NLC chairman, Mrs Beatrice Itubo during an interview on Rhythm 93.7 FM Port Harcourt, accused the governor of subjecting workers and pensioners to hardship over non-payment of their gratuity. She […]
Wike is courageous – Andrew Uchendu
A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Senator Andrew Uchendu has reacted to the declaration of Governor Nyesom Wike to contest the 2023 presidential election. Uchendu, while speaking to journalists on Monday, commended Governor, Wike for declaring his intention to contest. The senator described him as bold and courageous, noting that […]
NDLEA nab three suspected drug dealers in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Rivers State Command said it has apprehended three suspected drug peddlers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The suspects, identified as Happiness Joseph, Larry Samuel and Mark James were arrested during a raid at the Abuja Waterfront in Port Harcourt. In a statement, the Agency’s Director, Media & Advocacy, […]
Uniport wins NUGA Games
The University of Port Harcourt has emerged as the overall winner of the 26th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State. The event which kicked off on Saturday, March 19 2022 was drawn to a close at the weekend as Team UNIPORT won its […]
Giadom floors Boms, emerges APC Vice-chairman South South
We are open to harmonious resolution – Obaseki hints
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has debunked statements attributed to him over his ongoing disagreement with his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike. The statement making the rounds on social media said he (Obaseki) and others are meant to provoke crisis and cause disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, in a statement on […]
Oil bunkering, kpofire weakining Nigeria’s economy – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has reiterated that Nigeria’s economy will remain vulnerable and weak if illegal bunkering and artisanal refining of crude oil continue unaddressed. He said the seeming frustration in the fight against illegal refining of crude oil is caused by security personnel, who are deeply involved in the illegal activity or […]
Riverine, Ogoni should lay claim to Rivers governorship seat – Inko-Tariah
Opunabo Inko-Tariah, a former Special Adviser to the Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that the next governor of the state should come from the riverine area or the Ogoni ethnic nationality. He said that since 1999 no riverine person has emerged governor of the state, adding that the time is right for […]
12,500 patients treated for tuberculosis, 9,000 still missing in Rivers communities – RSG
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has disclosed that 12,500 persons had been diagnosed and treated for tuberculosis in the last two years in the state. It also revealed that an estimated 9,000 persons living with tuberculosis are missing from communities in the state. Speaking at an event to mark the 2022 World Tuberculosis Day, […]
FG is determined to end illegal oil activities – Sylva
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it is committed to stopping the economic degradation caused by pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft among others in the different areas of the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva on Wednesday at Bonny Island, Rivers State while addressing officers of the […]
Police arrest 13 suspected oil thieves, impound adulterated diesel in Rivers
The Police says it has arrested 13 suspected oil thieves, impounded over 900,000 litres of adulterated diesel and 30,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers State. It was gathered that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Taskforce on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering. Parading the suspects and stolen products […]