NAPTIP arrests five in Rivers for allegedly using underage girls for prostitution
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Rivers State Zone has arrested five persons for allegedly exploiting underage girls for prostitution. The suspects, including the manager of a brothel at the Wimpey axis of Port Harcourt, were allegedly using the underaged victims for their gain. Speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt […]
178 pharmacies sealed off in Rivers
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) says it has arrested 16 illegal medicine dealers in various areas of Rivers State. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday, PCN Director of Enforcement, Pharm. Stephen Esumobi said about 178 pharmacies were sealed in Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor local government areas in the state. Esumobi said […]
Atiku lacks loyalty for PDP – Nwogu
Success Nwanedo Kelechi Nwogu, a member representing Omuma constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has accused former vice president Atiku Abubakar of disrespecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement on Friday, the lawmaker said the fact that Mr Abubakar picked the nomination form to run Presidency some hours after the NEC […]
OSPAC operative shoots self dead in Ubima community
A member of the local vigilance group, OSPAC, operating in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area has reportedly killed himself by mistake. The victim, identified as Elemchukwu is said to have accidentally shot himself with his gun on Thursday. Confirming the development, the Vice-Chairman of the group in Ubima, Goodluck Amadi said the deceased died […]
Rivers Assembly holds public hearing on two bills
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday held a public hearing on bills Prohibiting the Curtailment of the Rights of Women to Share in Family Property and the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshots. The bills were sponsored by Michael Chindah, a member representing Obio-Akpor constituency 2, and Sam Ogeh, representing Emohua […]
NSCDC Commandant-General visits burnt dump yard, vows to fish out perpetrators
Ikoku 4: Court adjourns trial over abscence of witness
A court sitting in Port Harcourt on Tuesday adjourned the trial of the four dismissed officers of the Eagle crack team under the Nigeria Police Force accused of torturing automobile mechanic, Chima Ikwunado to death. Trial judge, Justice Florence Fiberesima adjourned the matter to March 18, following the absence of the prosecution witness, Victor Ogbonna, […]
Fuel scarcity: Integrity tests being conducted on products – Rivers Commissioner
The Rivers State Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has said the persistent fuel scarcity experienced across the state is because of the integrity tests being conducted on products. Recall that the ministry had announced the arrival of a petrol laden vessel at the Port Harcourt depot last week Thursday. However, despite the announcement, the […]
Amaechi has always tried to undermine my capability – Abe
Success Nwanedo A former Senator representing Rivers South-East district, Senator Magnus Abe, has said that he does not have to be friends with the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi to be qualified as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe, who spoke on Arise Television on Tuesday, maintained that though he and […]
Ebonyi APC blasts Wike for verbal attack on Umahi
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called out Governor Nyesom Wike over his comment following the sack of Governor Umahi and his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe. Wike had in a comment over the weekend urged Umahi to return the mandate he got on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Stop relying on godfather syndrome – Abe tells youths
The former lawmaker representing the Rivers South-East senatorial district, Senator Magnus Abe has said that the godfather syndrome among youths in the state has not allowed the society to thrive as it should. Abe, who spoke at an interactive session with Rivers youths and young entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt on Saturday, advised the Youths to […]
Soot: Ibaa, others most notorious in kpofire business – Chidi Lloyd
Chairman of Emouha Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chidi Lloyd has asked Governor Nyesom Wike to declare a state of emergency in Ibaa community over the rate of illegal crude oil refining activities popularly known as “Kpofire” in the area. Lloyd, who made the call at a press briefing on Thursday, accused security personnel […]