Fire kills 25 persons in Rivers
No less than 25 persons have reportedly been burnt in the Rumuekpe community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following a fire outbreak from an illegal local refinery known as Kpofire. It was gathered that the incident, which took place on Thursday, was caused by an explosion. According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke […]
Buhari task Ogoni leaders to educate indigenes on consequences of pipeline vandalism
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Ogoni leaders to sensitize indigenes on the value of protecting pipelines and oil installations as damage to them create more havoc on their environment and hamper development in the area. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, noted the commitment of […]
RSG to initiate criminal proceedings against Saipem
Rivers State Government says it is set to launch a criminal proceeding against Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited for breach of trust, which led to the abandonment of the state’s gas turbine generator unit and accessories in The Netherlands since 2012. The decision to file a criminal proceeding was taken on Thursday at the 15th Executive […]
Ogoni youths ask Wike to sack acting Rector of KENPOLY
The Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) has called on the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to sack the acting Rector of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori (KENPOLY), including the dissolution of the governing council of the institution. A statement signed by the President of the OYF, Legborsi Yamaabana, said the decision of the school authorities […]
Man stabs cousin to death over roofing sheets in Rivers
A 20- year-old man has been arrested for stabbing his cousin to death in the Duburo community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The suspect, identified as Promise Gabriel, allegedly stabbed the victim, Kopapa Neete, on Sunday during an argument over roofing sheets. Confirming the incident, the chairman of the Community Development Committee […]
2023: Prospective Rivers governorship aspirants commence secret consultations
Kelechi Esogwa-Amadi Feelers have emerged that some politicians interested in contesting the governorship election in Rivers State in 2023 have started secret consultations. TPCN learnt that these prospective gubernatorial aspirants have been meeting with key stakeholders and power brokers of their various political parties privately to express their interest and seek advice. It was also […]
Rivers gov’t warns against exposing sachet, bottle water to sunlight
Don’t impose Covid-19 vaccination on us, Rivers civil servants tell FG
Rivers govt condemn display of obscene content, shuts down electronic bill board in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Signage and Advertisement Agency (RISAA) on Friday shut down an electronic billboard around Garrison in the Port-Harcourt City Local Government Area of the state for displaying “pornographic content”. No less than two staff of E-Motion Communications Nigeria Ltd, owners of the LED billboard, have been arrested and detained at the Olu Obasanjo […]
I want to see the person that killed my children – Mother of crushed students cries out
The mother of the male students who were crushed to death by a truck under the Isaac Boro Park flyover in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has called out to the government to give her justice for her slain sons. The bereaved mother also allegedly birthed a baby girl five days after the death of her […]
Wike swears in new council chairman in Bonny LGA
Dame Anengi Barasua, the Former Vice-Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been sworn in as the new Chairman of the Local Government. This comes after the death of the former LG Chairman, David Irimagha, in September. The ex-vice was sworn in on Thursday by Governor Nyesom Wike at the Rivers State […]
Rivers high court deputy sheriff queried over ‘illegal’ demolition of buildings in Etche
