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Printer, George Johnson Shot Dead By Gunmen In Rivers State
Gunmen shot dead a printer identified as George Johnson Sopruchi at Abakiliki Street, close to Emenike, Mile 1 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The shooting took place on Saturday night, March 16.An eyewitness claimed that the gunmen trailed the printer to Abakiliki Street in Diobu at about 8:30... -
Alleged Masterminds Of Deadly Cult Clash In Rivers Arrested
One Ejike Samuel and Victor Kokoriko alleged to be masterminds of deadly, destructive cult clashes in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital early this year have been arrested.The Rivers State Police Command announced the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Sunday. According to the state, the... -
Rivers Governor Sim Fubara Loses Mother-In-Law To Cold Hand Of Death
Lady Valerie, the wife of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has lost her 87-year-old mother, Mrs Adeline JajaSequel to that women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State under the auspices of Rivers Women Unite for SIM on Tuesday commiserated with Lady Valerie Fubara over the de... -
Rivers Police Authorities Dismiss Officer, Suspend Two Others Involved In Extortion Case
In response to an alleged case of extortion involving a Port Harcourt resident, the Nigeria Police authorities have taken decisive action. A statement released by the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Sunday outlined the measures taken against the errant officers.I... -
Drama At Wigwes' Burial As Godswill Akpabio Engages Siminalayi Fubara Of Rivers State In A Verbal Altercation (Video)
Senate President Godswill Akpabio engaged in a verbal altercation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State during the funeral service of the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son.Governor Fubara, in his address at the funeral service, questioned ... -
Watch Moment Body Of Herbert Wigwe Arrives His Hometown, Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA Area Of Rivers State For Burial
The community of Isiokpo in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State is preparing to bid farewell to former Bank Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their son, Cizzy, as their remains arrived in the town on Friday, March 8.The late bank chief, his wife, and son, along w... -
Pastor Beats 32-Year-Old Mum Of Three To Death In Rivers State
One Michael Chidozie, alleged to be a pastor in one of the Pentecostal churches in Port Harcourt has been arrested and detained by the Police in Rivers State for allegedly beating his 32-year-old wife, Ufuoma Chidozie to deathThe victim Mrs Ufuoma Chidozie, a mother of three children,(5,7 and 10), ... -
I’m Ready To Leave Office For Peace To Reign In Rivers, Gov Fubara Says Amid Rift With Wike
Governor Fubara said this in an exclusive interview with the AIT as the political crisis involving him and his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike continues to linger.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that he is ready to give up his... -
Nigerian Air Force Strikes Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers State
In a concerted effort to combat illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta region, the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has conducted air strikes targeting illicit oil refining sites in Krakama and Temakiri, located in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Director of Public Rel... -
This Photo Of Snake Sellers Trends After They Were Spotted Selling Huge Python in Rivers
A group of men have been seen selling a huge python at Abua Junction in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. The scene has left many people shocked due to the size of the python.The photo of the snake was shared on Facebook by Joy Oyaghiri-Fagbemi on Wednesday. ... -
Rivers Police Apprehend Woman Who Attempt To Her 5Yr Old Child
The Rivers State Police Command says it is investigating alleged attempt by a woman to sell her five-year-old boy child at Bishop Okoye Street, Mile 3 Market Diobu, Port Harcourt.The Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Irige-Koko who confirmed the incident said tha... -
Premature Baby Found Dead in Front of Rivers Varsity Female Hostel (Graphic Photos)
A premature baby was found dead at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.According to Punch, the male child was dropped in front of a female hostel by an unknown person on Saturday morning, February 24, 2024. Some students said the baby boy, who is between six an... -
Rivers State Police Command Exhume, Display Body Of 2baba, Killer Of Rivers DPO, Bako Angbashim
Operatives of the Rivers State Command have traced and exhumed the remains of Gift Okpara, aka, 2Baba, the suspected killer of former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ahoada Division, Late Bako Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police.2Baba and his gang had on September 8, 2023, allegedly killed Angbas... -
Gunmen Open Fire On Police Officers Conducting A Stop-and-search Operation In Rivers, Kill Inspector
Gunmen have killed a police inspector along the Eliozu axis of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that the gunmen, driving in a Sienna bus, opened fire on police officers conducting a stop-and-search operation, killing the Inspector. Spokesperson of the command, SP.... -
Man Machetes His Girlfriend in Cross Rivers For Failing to Visit Him on Valentine's Day After Collecting N7k
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Amber Ubung, who allegedly macheted his lover for failing to come to his house last Valentine’s Day after she promised to.The state Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah, told newsmen in Calabar on Thursday, February 22, 2024... -
Man, Joe Arrested For Allegedly Abducting And Defiling 12Yr Old Girl In Rivers
The police in Rivers state have arrested a man simply identified as Bro. Joe for allegedly abducting and defiling a 12-year-old girl. According to reports, the minor was out on errands for her mum when the assailant and his accomplices abducted her and held her hostage in an uncompleted build... -
Nigerian Navy Uncovers 14 Illegal Crude Oil Processing Sites In Rivers Community
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 14 crude oil processing sites in Ataba Creeks in Andoni Local Government Area, where oil thieves use as a processing point for stolen crude oil that is transformed into various petroleum products.Also found at the sites within a 500-meter radius at Ataba Creek, were ... -
Joint Task Force Uncovers 14 Illegally Refining Sites In Rivers
14 sites illegally refining crude oil in Rivers State, have been discovered by the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, OPDS.The Commander, Rear Adm. John Okeke, made this disclosure, saying that the illegal refining site, located on Ataba Island, close to Bonny Island in Rivers, would be destro... -
Police Dismiss Officer, Michael Odey Accused Of Kidnapping, Extorting $3,000 In Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has dismissed one Insp. Michael Odey, accused of kidnapping and extortion of 3,000 US dollars from two persons at gunpoint in Rivers.The files of two other officers, ASP Doubara Edonyabo and ASP Talent Mungo, who were allegedly involved in the incident, have been forwar... -
Many Critically Injured As Fleeing Robbers Ram Into Traders At Rivers Market
Chaos erupted at the well-known Mile 3 Diobu area of Port Harcourt on Tuesday when four suspected armed robbers, attempting to escape, collided with traders who were displaying their goods for the day's market.A trader in the market, who simply identified herself as Rachael, told our reporter ... -
Court Denies Bail To Rivers Gov Fubara’s 5 Detained Loyalists Over Alleged Terrorism
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, denied bail to five persons accused of invading, vandalising, and burning down the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex.The defendants, Chime Eguma Ezebalike, Prince Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Goodluck Kpasa, Osiga Donald, and Ochueja Thankgod, are... -
Pregnant Mother Of 9 Children, Esther Godday Allegedly Kills Owner Of Stolen Plantain In Rivers
Esther Godday, an expectant mother, has been arrested in Rivers State.She was nabbed by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly stabbing one Mrs. Imeran Idema to death.According to a report by The Nation, Godday, a mother of nine children, allegedly killed Idema for trying to stop her from fl... -
Police Officers Arrested For Kidnapping In Rivers Still Walking Free - LP Candidate, Harrison
Harrison Gwamnishu has raised an alarm. The Delta State House of Assembly candidate alleged that three officers of the Rivers State Police Command arrested for kidnapping a man recently were yet to be prosecuted. The officers, ASP Doubara Edonyabo, ASP Talent Mungo, and Inspector Odey Michael, had ... -
Rivers Gov. Fubara Warns Re-appointed Commissioners Against Fighting
Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara has cautioned the newly sworn-in Chief of Staff (CoS) and Special Advisers (SA) not to use their privileged positions to antagonise anyone.Fubara also warned the re-appointed commissioners loyal to his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyes... -
Gov. Fubara Appoints Ex-Rivers Assembly Speaker Ehie As Chief Of Staff
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed a former factional Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, as his Chief of Staff.Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo announced this in a Sunday evening statement.The statement read, “His Excellency, Sir Sim... -
BREAKING: Supreme Court Declared Sim Fubara As Duly Elected Governor Of Rivers State
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Rivers Governor.In unanimous judgment on Thursday, a five-member panel of the court held that the appeal by Tonye Cole of the All Progressives Congress (APc) was unmeritorious.In the lead judgm... -
RIVERS CRISIS: Fubara’s Loyalists Face FGs’ Terrorism Charges In Abuja Court Today
The federal government has slammed terrorism charges against four Port Harcourt-based men who allegedly invaded, vandalized and burnt down Rivers State House of Assembly last year.The accused persons, suspected to be loyalists of Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State, are accused of committing the alle... -
Court Nullifies Passage Of Rivers 2024 N800b Budget, Bars Fubara From Frustrating Assembly
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday voided and set aside the presentation and passage of Rivers State 2024 Budget by a group of unlawful four-member legislators in the State.The court in a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotoso ordered the governor of the State Siminalaye Fubara to repre... -
Rivers Man Wanted By EFCC Over N50m Scam Arrested At Hideout In Lagos
Police operatives in Rivers have apprehended one Joel MBA Okodi, a suspect who has been on the wanted list of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the past four years in the Ajegunle area of Lagos.Joel MBA Okodi, commonly known as ‘Chief,’ was residing at No. 21, Abak Road, Ik... -
Rivers Court Sentences 3 Kidnappers To Death By Hanging
Justice Monina Danagogo of a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, has convicted and sentenced three men to death by hanging for kidnapping offence. Although, four suspects were arraigned before the court for the kidnap of late Chief Abbot Ogbobula in June 2017, only three were convicted while ... -
26-year-old Lady, Sarah Nwankpo Stabs Lover To Death Over Demand For Sex In Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old lady, Sarah Nwankpo, for stabbing her side lover, Igbodike Anthony, to death during an argument over sex. According to Vanguard, the incident occurred in the victims apartment in the Obiri-Ikwerre area of Port Harcourt on December 22,... -
Court Sentences Three Suspects To Death By Hanging For Kidnapping & Murder In Rivers
The High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced three persons to death by hanging for kidnapping and murderOut of four suspects, who stood trial for the kidnapping and killing of late Chief Abbot Ogbobula in June 2017, one of them was discharged and acquitted by th... -
Troops Bursts Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites In Rivers
The Nigerian Army said troops of 6 Division, burst a carefully-concealed illegal oil bunkering site in Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated thi... -
"I'm Sorry" - Wike Seeks Forgiveness Over Backing Fubara For Rivers Governor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, publicly expressed regret for his previous support of Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers State.Wike made this revelation during a thanksgiving service organised by the former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in... -
"I Don’t Want To Be Remembered For Negative Things" – Rivers Gov Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has stated that he wants to be remembered for positive things and not negative.He stated that he wants to be remembered for providing good governance and dividends of democracy to the people of the state.The governor asserted that his administration is committed t... -
Suspected Cultists Shoot Rivers Community Chairman, Chief Ndidi Livingstone Dead In Front Of A Church In Port Harcourt
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed Chief Ndidi Livingstone, the chairman of the Mgbuosimiri community in Obio-Akpor local government area, a suburb of Port Harcourt, Rivers State,It was gathered that the community leader was shot dead just outside a church on Saturday evening, January 13, ... -
Rivers State Police Storm Criminal Hideout, Kill Notorious Cultist, Robber During A Crossfire
The Rivers State Police Command has stormed a criminal hideout in a Rivers community and killed a suspected notorious cultist and an armed robber during a crossfire.The command’s spokesman, Grace Iringe-Koko, said this in a statement in Port Harcourt, noting that the suspect, Silas Oderereke, pop... -
We’ve Fulfilled Our Part Of Peace Accord – Wike Talks About Rivers Crisis
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT ,Nyesom Wike, says his political camp has fulfilled its part of the peace accord facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, as agreed by all the parties involved in the political crisis in Rivers State.Wike made this statement when he visited the Oba of... -
Rivers State Governor Fubara Keeps Mum After Meeting Tinubu In Aso Rock
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Villa on Thursday, January 11.He refused to disclose the purpose and outcome of his meeting with the President.Fubara who came out of the meeting at about 6:30 p.m., declined entreaties to disclose the agenda and t... -
Rivers Palava: Wike’s Loyalist Resigns As Gov. Fubara’s Chief Of Staff
Pressures continues to mount in Rivers State politics as Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has lost another key player in his cabinet.Gistmania reports that the state’s Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, has resigned from his position.Confirming the resignation on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information ...
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