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  • Convention: Drama As Alleged Fraudulent’ Delegates’ List Tears Cross Rivers APC Apart

    .Convention: Drama As Alleged Fraudulent’ Delegates’ List Tears Cross Rivers APC Apart

     Daily Post reports that ahead of the presidential primary scheduled to hold between June 6th -8th, the Cross Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) has been embroiled in a fresh crisis over the alleged “fraudulent” delegate’ list by the State Working Committee (NWC) to the National Working Committee (NWC).The stakeholders pointed out t
  • VIDEO: "Why I Lost: Rivers Gov. Wike Finally Breaks Silence Over Presidential Fiasco

    . VIDEO: "Why I Lost: Rivers Gov. Wike Finally Breaks Silence Over Presidential Fiasco

     Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has blamed his defeat at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary to betrayals from Southern governors.Wike said the governors ganged up with some vested interest groups to derail his quest for a southern president.He said it was the agreement of the governors of Southern Nigeria that the presidency
  • Police Arrest Woman Accused of Killing Her Husband in Rivers (Photo)

    .Police Arrest Woman Accused of Killing Her Husband in Rivers (Photo)

     A woman has reportedly spent four weeks in police detention after being arrested for allegedly killing her husband in Rivers State. The woman who is a mother of four has been identified as Chioma Bright. Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu said the woman has been detained for four weeks at the SCID in Port Harcourt.   Gwamnishu said the
  • Wike's Man, Fubara Who Is On EFCC's Wanted List Wins PDP Governorship Ticket In Rivers

    . Wike's Man, Fubara Who Is On EFCC's Wanted List Wins PDP Governorship Ticket In Rivers

     The Accountant General of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara and Governor Nyesom Wike’s anointed aspirant has emerged the Governorship candidate of the PDP.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had declared Fubara Siminayi, and 58 others wanted for N435 billion fraud.Fubara contested among 16 aspirants. He is from Opobo kingdom in Opobo Nko
  • Rivers State Accountant-General, Others Declared Wanted For N435 billion Fraud

    . Rivers State Accountant-General, Others Declared Wanted For N435 billion Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Rivers State Accountant-General, Fubara Siminayi, wanted for alleged N435 billion fraud. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, said the Account General and 58 other persons, including four other officia
  • Confusion As Woman Seeking For Accommodation Flees With Three Siblings In Rivers

    .. Confusion As Woman Seeking For Accommodation Flees With Three Siblings In Rivers

     According to a report by The PUNCH, there was serious pandemonium in Igbo-Etche, in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State after an unidentified woman allegedly searching for accommodation fled with three siblings.It was gathered that the middle-aged lady visited the compound of the children’s parents to rent a one-bedroom apartment.She
  • BREAKING: Protest, Gunshots Rock Rivers APC Secretariat Over Screening

    . BREAKING: Protest, Gunshots Rock Rivers APC Secretariat Over Screening

     There was pandemonium on Wednesday morning as gunshots were fired at the All Progressives Congress secretariat along Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during screening.Hundreds of the APC members loyal to a former federal lawmaker, Senator Magnus Abe, thronged the premises, alleging hijack of state assembly aspirants screening and ward/
  • Landlord Hacks Couple With Machete After Lady Refused His Advances In Rivers

    . Landlord Hacks Couple With Machete After Lady Refused His Advances In Rivers

     A landlord, simply identified as Alabo, is currently at large after allegedly hacking his tenant and her fiancé with a machete. On Sunday, May 15, the landlord, who owns a house at Ekwulobia Street, Mile 3, Diobu in Port Harcourt City Local Council of Rivers State, allegedly attacked a lady named Comfort and her boyfriend, Stanley Nwagadi, with a
  • Rivers Resident Cries Out As Refuse Takes Over Major Areas In The State

    . Rivers Resident Cries Out As Refuse Takes Over Major Areas In The State

     Residents of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, are not finding it funny the way waste is managed by those in charge of handling waste in the city. Waste generation has risen astronomically in the city, but its management has remained static or deteriorated in recent times Experts, especially, urban planners have long maintained that prop
  • Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills Content And Crushes Girl To Death In Rivers

    . Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills Content And Crushes Girl To Death In Rivers

     It was serious tragedy that struck recently at the Obiri-Kwere flyover, on the outskirts of Port Harcourt when a petrol tanker fell, spilled its content and killed a young girl, The PUNCH reports.The tanker emptied its content on the road, causing heavy traffic and forced motorist to divert too other routes on Friday.It was gathered that the incid
  • Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Recalls How He Was Charged With Murder & Armed Robbery

    . Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Recalls How He Was Charged With Murder & Armed Robbery

     The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has recalled how he was charged with murder and armed robbery before he became Obio/Akpo Council Chairman.Wike said his journey to becoming the Local Government Chairman was not an easy one as he was subjected to court cases.The Governor, who is contesting for the 2023 presidency on the platform of the Pe
  • EFCC Declares Accountant General Of Rivers, Fubara Siminayi & 3 Govt Officials Wanted Over N117bn Fraud

    . EFCC Declares Accountant General Of Rivers, Fubara Siminayi & 3 Govt Officials Wanted Over N117bn Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has placed four Rivers State Government officials on its Wanted List. Among them is Mr Fubara Siminayi, the accountant General of Rivers State, whom Governor Nyesome Wike has been accused of positioning to take over him in order to hide his illegal activities with Rivers State funds.The officials
  • 15 Persons Remand In Court For Disrupting Screening Exercise At Rivers PDP Secretariat

    . 15 Persons Remand In Court For Disrupting Screening Exercise At Rivers PDP Secretariat

     A Magistrate Court in Rivers has ordered remand of 15 members of Rivers chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Port Harcourt correctional centre for alleged disruption of screening exercise at the party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt, the state capital.The 15 suspects are standing trial on three-count charges of alleged felony, conspiracy a
  • Fraudster, Promise Dogoh Arrested For ATM Card Swap and Withdrawing N640,000 in Rivers State

    . Fraudster, Promise Dogoh Arrested For ATM Card Swap and Withdrawing N640,000 in Rivers State

     The Police in Rivers State have apprehended Promise Dogoh, a 23-year-old native of Kamnor community in Khana Local Government Area.Public Relations Officer, DSP Grace Iringe-Koko announced his arrest in a statement on Tuesday.Promise “specialized” in swapping cards at several ATM points in the state and steal money from bank accounts.The suspe
  • Ex Rivers Gov. Clement Ebri Condemns Cost Of APC Nomination Form, Says It's For The Wealthy

    . Ex Rivers Gov. Clement Ebri Condemns Cost Of APC Nomination Form, Says It's For The Wealthy

     Former governor of Cross River State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Clement Ebri, has joined others to condemn the cost of the Expression of interest and Nomination forms of the party, saying that the party is now for the wealthy.The party had pegged the nomination fee for its presidential ticket at N100 million while that o
  • Rivers Police Apprehend 2 Suspects Recovers Stolen Car

    . Rivers Police Apprehend 2 Suspects Recovers Stolen Car

     Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command on Wednesday, April 20th, while on stop and search duties at Igwuruta Check Point, intercepted one Black Toyota Corolla Saloon Car, with Registration Number KSF 629 FR that was reported stolen in the early hours of the same day at Diobu, Mile One, Port Harcourt.A statement released by DSP Grace Iringe-
  • Man Hacks Ex-Lover In Rivers For Introducing Another Man To Family As Her Husband-to-be

    . Man Hacks Ex-Lover In Rivers For Introducing Another Man To Family As Her Husband-to-be

     According to a report by SaharaReporters, a young woman is currently battling for her life at a hospital in the Rumuodara area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after an alleged brutal attack by her ex-lover with a machete. The victim named Onyekachi Chinomso and her attacker, Ifeanyi Chigozie, who is now on the run, dated for several years and even
  • "What I Will Do If I Don't Get PDP's Presidential Ticket" - Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike

    . "What I Will Do If I Don't Get PDP's Presidential Ticket" - Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike

     Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed what he would do if he did not get the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).He said he would still remain in the party if he failed to clinch the ticket.Wike stated this while addressing stakeholders of the Niger State chapter of the PDP on his intention to contest for president
  • Rivers Governorship Aspirant, Princewill Raises Alarm Over Invasion Of His Home By Assassins

    . Rivers Governorship Aspirant, Princewill Raises Alarm Over Invasion Of His Home By Assassins

     A governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill has raised an alarm over the invasion of his home in Rivers State by suspected assassins in the early hours of Friday.Tonye in a statement he personally signed said he was the target as the intruders headed straight for what they thought was his room during the attack.Thanking God fo
  • Popular Rivers State Clergyman, Bishop Elvis Ibekwem Accused Of Beating His Wife

    . Popular Rivers State Clergyman, Bishop Elvis Ibekwem Accused Of Beating His Wife

     The General Overseer of Overflowing blessings ambassadors mission, Rivers State, Bishop Elvis Ibekwem, has been accused of a$saulting his wife, ChiChi.According to a source, the Daddy G.O. Is infamous for be@ting his wife for the better part of their 17-year-old marriage. A source close to the family said: “Please this woman needs urgent help. H
  • BREAKING: How Unknown Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus, Kidnap Passengers In Rivers

    . BREAKING: How Unknown Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus, Kidnap Passengers In Rivers

     Unidentified gunmen, Monday night, hijacked a commercial bus with passengers travelling to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.A source, who preferred anonymity, noted that the hoodlums struck around 7:30 pm. The source said the bus was attacked around Ahiankwo market on the Emohua-Kalabari road and was heading to the riverine area fr
  • BREAKING: How Unknown Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus, Kidnap Passengers In Rivers

    . BREAKING: How Unknown Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus, Kidnap Passengers In Rivers

     Unidentified gunmen, Monday night, hijacked a commercial bus with passengers travelling to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.A source, who preferred anonymity, noted that the hoodlums struck around 7:30 pm. The source said the bus was attacked around Ahiankwo market on the Emohua-Kalabari road and was heading to the riverine area fr
  • Herder Stabs Landlord Multiple Times For Complaining About Cows Messing Up Compound In Rivers

    . Herder Stabs Landlord Multiple Times For Complaining About Cows Messing Up Compound In Rivers

     A landlord in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Mr Donald Pepple, has been attacked and stabbed multiple times by a Fulani herder for complaining that cows were messing up his compound. The herder, who is now on the run, it was gathered, always passed through Pepple’s compound with his cattle, leaving the animals to eat crops, defecate all over the pl
  • Court Sentence 4 Persons To Death After 14Yrs For Killing Woman, Esther Edomobi In Rivers

    . Court Sentence 4 Persons To Death After 14Yrs For Killing Woman, Esther Edomobi In Rivers

     A High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for killing the late Mrs Esther Edomobi, at her residence in ” Cocaine Estate”, in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers State on 24 May, 2008.The four accused, Zakariah Dauda, Inah-Inah Edet, Sunday Pius and Isaac Marcus had been standing trial since 2008 on thr
  • Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike Declares Intention To Contest The 2023 Presidential Election

    . Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike Declares Intention To Contest The 2023 Presidential Election

     Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election.Wike, who made this known when he visited Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom at the Government House in Makurdi on Sunday, said he is the best man to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).He said, “To remove APC from po
  • 2023! "Abuja Now My Home, I’m Very Afraid Of Wike" – Former Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi

    . 2023! "Abuja Now My Home, I’m Very Afraid Of Wike" – Former Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi

     Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has admitted that he is afraid of the Governor of his home state, Nyesom Wike.Amaechi said during an interview with Channels Television when asked whether he would return to Rivers State to help his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC wrestle power from Wike 2023.After he was reminded tha
  • Suspected Female Kidnapper Nabbed With Six Children in Rivers, One Reportedly Found Dead (PICs)

    . Suspected Female Kidnapper Nabbed With Six Children in Rivers, One Reportedly Found Dead (PICs)

     Six children have been rescued from a suspected female kidnapper in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. According to an eyewitness, Witty Smith, the incident happened at Mango Estate in Elelenwo area of Port Harcourt on Tuesday, March 22.It was gathered that one of the kidnapped children allegedly escaped and alerted residents of the area. The residents
  • 60-yr-old Man, Victor Obilor Arrested For Rap!ng 12-yr-old Physically Challenged Girl In Rivers

    .. 60-yr-old Man, Victor Obilor Arrested For Rap!ng 12-yr-old Physically Challenged Girl In Rivers

     A 60-year-old man identified as Victor Obilor allegedly has been arrested by the police for raping a 12-year-old physically challenged girl in Rivers state.The father of the victim, Eze Eleonu, said he caught Obilor pants down with his physically challenged daughter who, according to him, also has speech as well as hearing impairment.Eleonu told n
  • SMH: How Locally Made Pistol Explodes And Kills Vigilante In Rivers

    . SMH: How Locally Made Pistol Explodes And Kills Vigilante In Rivers

     An operative of vigilante group codenamed OSPAC, one of the popular local security outfits in Rivers state,  identified simply as Elemchukwu has been confirmed dead after a dane gun belonging to him fell and exploded at Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.OSPAC Vice Chairman in Ubima community, Ikwerre LGA, Amadi Go
  • 3 Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Kidnap & Murder Of Ex Rivers Ministry Of Health Director

    . 3 Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Kidnap & Murder Of Ex Rivers Ministry Of Health Director

     A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced three persons to death by hanging over the kidnap and murder of former Director of Finance in the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Charles Nwogu.The three persons, Andy Clement, Goddfrey Hanson and Chima Nwokoma, were facing nine counts of conspiracy and murder. They were sentenced after 11 years

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