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 […]
Court to deliver judgement on suit against Rivers APC on Thursday
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt will today, deliver judgment on a matter against the former state Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Isaac Ogbobula. The matter which was brought before the court by one Ogechi Ogwu-Edwin and three other members of the party is seeking an interlocutory injunction against […]
Team Uniport tops medal table at NUGA games
The University of Port Harcourt is leading the medals table at the ongoing 26th Nigerian Universities Games (NUGA)2022 at the University of Lagos. The institution is sitting in the first position with 36 medals including 16 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze. Most medals acquired were won from individual competitions such as chess, as Uniport […]
Court remands man for defiling physically challenged minor in Rivers
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded one Victor Obilor at the Nigerian Correctional Center, Port Harcourt on a charge bothering on defilement of a minor. The 60-years-old man is accused of defiling a 12 years old physically challenged girl in her parent’s apartment in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the […]