IPMAN official accuses Police of illegal detainment
The press officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) anti-bunkering unit, South-South inland waterways, Aisha Ahmed has disclosed that she was illegally detained for fifty-one days by the Rivers State Police Command. She said she was held alongside her team in the Port Harcourt correctional facility following her refusal to compromise with […]
2023: Ogoni to announce position soon- Group
A group, Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has said that Ogoni ethnic nationality will soon declare its position on the 2023 governorship race in Rivers State. President of the group, Fabeke Douglas, while speaking at a programme in Bori on Sunday, said Ogoniland has not benefitted from the state economy. He maintained that the ethnic nationality […]
2023: Rivers too big for dictators – Dagogo
Member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, Hon. Farah Dagogo has said that Rivers State belongs to all natives in the state and not some fortunate few, who try to mortgage the desires of the majority. He warned that the state “is too big for any individual attempting to micro-manage its affairs and fortunes.” The governorship hopeful […]
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 […]