Pensioners protest in Port Harcourt
Pensioners in Rivers state have taken to the streets of Port Harcourt to protest the non-payment of gratuities and other allowances due to them by Governor Nyesom Wike. Recall that the Head of Service in the State, Rufus Godwin Adango, had in a statement said the government is not owing to any pensioner in the […]
One killed during council election in Rivers community
A man has been killed during a council election between David Osarobe, Tobiah Silas Tete and Samuel Owinkpe in Onne community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the victim, Victor Amasi, a youth leader, was shot dead on Monday, by a security personnel in the area. It was also learnt […]
50 students defiled by teachers in Rivers – FIDA
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Rivers State, has bemoned the imminent rise in cases of sexual abuse on students by their teachers and caregivers in the State. According to FIDA, it is disheartening that students are no longer safe in the hands of those charged to take care of them. Speaking to […]
Vigilante nabs suspected kidnapper in Rivers
Members of a local vigilante group in Rumuagholu community, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have apprehended a man for allegedly kidnapping a teenager in the area. It was learnt that the suspect allegedly kidnapped a 14-year-old girl, and kept her in his custody for over 3 weeks. Guardian to the girl, identified […]
Rivers 2023: We can’t go back to days of “Bloody Rivers” in our politics – Peterside
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has called for peace following the upcoming gubernatorial elections in the State. He said this while condemning the attack at the Port Harcourt residence of Prince Tonye Princewill, a governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. […]
Rivers 2023: Omehia rejects calls to join race, says Wike’s presidential ambition more important
Former Governor of Rivers State, Sir. Celestine Omehia has reacted to calls for him to join the 2023 governorship race in the state. The former governor said his ambition is second class to the presidential aspiration of Governor Nyesom Wike. In a statement on Friday, Omehia said the calls for him to join the gubernatorial […]
Rivers PDP debunks alleged refusal to issue forms to aspirants after payment
The Rivers State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to claims by some persons claiming to be members of the party that they were not given nomination forms after making payments. In a protest at the party’s Secretariat at Aba Road in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, some aspirants for the house of […]
2023: My goal will be to serve the people and not rule – Farah Dagogo
Rivers State governorship aspirant, Hon. Farah Dagogo has said his administration will run on accountability and transparency, if he is elected into office in 2023. Dagogo, who is currently representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives disclosed this shortly after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the Peoples Democratic Party […]
NSCDC deploys 1,580 personnel in Rivers ahead of Easter
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command says it has deployed 1,580 tactical forces to 23 local government areas of the state ahead of the Easter celebrations. A statement signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, Olufemi Ayodele, on Tuesday, said the deployment is in a bid to ensure adequate security of lives […]
Rivers Police debunk reports on two hijacked buses
The Rivers State Police Command says it has recovered one of the passenger buses hijacked by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on East-West Road axis of the state on Monday. The buses, said to be heading to Kalabari riverine axis in Degema, Asari-Toru and Akuku-Toru Local Government Councils from Port-Harcourt were allegedly hijacked along Degema/Buguma/Abonnema Road on East/West […]
Rivers APC aspirants pledge to support whoever emerges as flagbearer
Ten governorship aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, have declared to support whoever emerges flagbearer of the party in the state. The governorship hopefuls disclosed this in a communique issued after their meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday. The communique read by George Tolofari, a former commissioner said […]
Ikwerre group backs Wike, Amaechi’s presidential bids
The kinsmen of Presidential hopefuls, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi have hailed the duo for declaring their intentions to contest the 2023 presidential election. The socio-political group, under the aegis of the Ikwerre People’s Congress Worldwide, said it was a bold step taken by the two […]