A Ticking Time Bomb for Tinubu’s Administration?
In a bold move that could reshape the landscape of Nigerian higher education, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a two-week ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the reinstatement of dissolved university governing councils. This ultimatum comes after nearly a year of operating without proper governance, following Mr. Tinubu’s decision to dissolve […]
Over 3,000 inmates awaits trial in Rivers State prisons – Stakeholders
By Tina Amanda Some stakeholders in the state have expressed concern over the alleged high rate of inmates at the correctional center service in Rivers State. The coalition, with members drawn from the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Media and Civil Societies, met at a program in Port Harcourt, with the theme, “Civic Space Watch Cluster […]
Rivers PDP raises alarm over plans to expel Wike from PDP
Rivers NSCDC seeks Army’s support in combating crime
Fleeing criminals ran into 4 communities in Ahoada – Youth PRO
Airforce bombs illegal refinery site in Rivers
Rivers Pastor pleads guilty to raping a fifteen years old girl
By Tina Amanda Pastor Piller Erekwa of Glorious Covenant Church in Mgbuola village, Ndele, Emohua local government area Rivers State, has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse against a fifteen years old girl. The suspect was arraigned before a Magistrate Court presided by Chief Magistrate Ogeh Elkanah, by the Rivers Police Command. When […]
Rivers gives family of slain officer N20 million
By Florence Uwaeme Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, commiserated with the State Police Command over the death of Inspector Collins David, who died in active duty recently while serving under the Ahoada Division of the State Command. In demonstrating the state government’s concern and empathy, Governor Fubara presented cash endowment of […]
Rivers launches free bus shuttle service
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has flagged off a free transport intervention scheme to mitigate the economic challenges faced by residents of the State as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy. Speaking during the flag-off at the Rivers State Transport Company Complex in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Governor Fubara said […]
Police arraign OSPAC commander for murder
By Florence Uwaeme The Rivers Police Command has arraigned the Commander of Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee, Rundele community, Emohua Local Government Area Nyeche Ajuru, before a Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt for alleged unlawful possession of firearms, arson and murder. When the court mentioned the case, the presiding Chief Magistrate, Amadi Nna, […]
Police arrest Pastor for defiling and Impregnating 15-year old girl
By Tina Amanda Rumuji Police Division has arrested fifty-five (55) years old resident Pastor of Glorious Covenant Church, Ndele community, in Emohua local government area of Rivers State on Thursday, 6 July 2023, for allegedly defiling and impregnating a fifteen-year-old girl. It was gathered that the Pastor’s arrest followed a complaint made by Amesi ThankGod, […]
Rivers Police, NSCDC to collaborate in combating crime
By Florence Uwaeme The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, has expressed readiness of the Police Command to strengthen collaborations with the NSCDC Rivers State Command in combating crime and criminalities in the State. The CP during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters of the NSCDC spoke on the salient factors […]