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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 the fourth suspect was discharged and acquitted.Th

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, 2023. Nwankpo, a native of Ezza South LGA of Ebon
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 the court.The three convicts were identified as Boma

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 this in a statement on Thursday.He said the discovery
"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 to addressing critical issues of governance and fur

"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 Rivers State, Felix Obuah, in Omoku on Sunday, Ja
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, 2024. According to reports, the gunmen shot Living

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, populalry known as General, has been on the wanted li
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 Ogbaland in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local governmen

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 the outcome of the meeting.He told journalists “I
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 and Communications, Joseph Johnson, disclosed the

Soldiers In Viral Video Torturing Man In Rivers Have Been Arrested

Two soldiers who were caught on camera assaulting a civilian in Rivers State have been arrested by the Nigerian Army.A statement released by the acting deputy director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated that the soldiers involved in that unprofessional conduct have been clearly identified and arrested.The 31-second vi
Over 20 Persons Perish As Two Boats Capsize In Rivers

At least 20 persons are said to have been killed in a boat mishap which occured in Rivers State on Tuesday night.It was learnt that the unfortunate incident occurred on Andoni waterways in Andoni Local Government Area of the State when two passenger boats heading for Bonny, a neighbouring coastal council area, capsized.Erastus Awortu, the chairman

Court To Deliver Judgment In Rivers Assembly Speaker’s Suit Against Gov. Fubara, NASS

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Rivers House of Assembly’s Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, against Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, National Assembly (NASS) and others until Jan. 22.Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter for judgment after counsel for the parties presented their arguments for and against t
“I Have No Regrets Making Fubara Rivers Governor” – Wike Reveals

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he has no regret making Siminalayi Fubara the governor of Rivers State.The former governor made this known on Sunday while speaking at a New Year luncheon he organised in his residence, Rumueprikom, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.Wike noted that he and some

How Unknown Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler, Innocent Ekwereogwu In Rivers

Unknown gunmen have killed the paramount ruler of Anwunugbokor, a community in Ahaoda West Local Government Area of Rivers State.Chief Innocent Ekwereogwu, who until his assassination was the chairman of the Ubie Council of Chiefs, was gunned down in his house in the early hours of Tuesday at Odiemerenyi, where he lived in Ahaoda East.It was learn

My Decisions Not Out Of Fear But For Peace In Rivers Says Rivers Gov, Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has asserted that the decisions taken by his administration in the lingering political crisis in the state were not borne out of fear. He said his decisions werefor peace to reign in the state.Governor Fubara’s stance was revealed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Boniface Onye

Prophet Iginla Releases 2024 Prophecies On Tinubu, Akpabio, Wike, Fubara, Kogi, Rivers & More

Prophetic proclamations for the year 2024 have been released by the founder of the Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla. In his prophetic declaration, the Prophet urged President Bola Tinubu to pay close attention to his health while cautioning him against betrayals. Iginla charged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to pray agai
We Won, They Failed! Rivers Gov. Fubara Taunts Predecessor, Wike During Crossover

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has taunted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over the power tussle in the state.Fubara vowed never to cede power to Wike and those willing to push him out of office.Wike and Fubara have been at loggerheads over control of Rivers State resources and political structure.To stop the

Rivers Crisis: "Nobody Can Stop Me From Completing My Term" - Gov. Fubara Tells Critics

Barely 24 hours after the House of Assembly Speaker loyal to him resigned both as a Speaker and a lawmaker, the Rivers state Governor, Siminilayi Fubara has assured that no amount of political crisis can truncate the tenure of his administration.Fubara assured that he is not pretentious about his commitment to providing quality leadership, even th
Embattled Speaker Of Rivers Assembly Member, Edison Ehie Resigns

Factional embattled Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Ehie Ogerenye Edison, has resigned.In a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edison, a supporter of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, tendered his resignation, heightening the State’s already tumultuous political climate.Ehie’s resignation was contained in

Police Refund Over N85m Cash, Other Items Extorted From Rivers Businessman

The Nigeria Police Force has refunded over N80 million extorted by the Anti-Cyber Crime Unit attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, of Rivers State Police Command to its owner, Davidson John Atubi, the Chairman of a pipeline surveillance company.Other items taken by Atubi by the rogue police team that were also returned to
Faces Of Notorious Robbers Caught With Pistols In Rivers

Operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Rivers Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers during a raid on their hideout at Elelewon axis of Poer Harcourt, the state capital.The two robbers were arrested on 27 December following an earlier complaint to the police by one of their victims who was robbed of his valuables at Odani

Nigerian Air Force Bombs Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers State

Six illegal oil refining sites in Opu Arugbana in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers have been destroyed. According to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on Dec. 23, destroyed the illegal refining sites.This is contained in a statement by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director, Public Relations and Info
Explosion From Vandalised Fuel Pipeline Kills Twenty In Rivers

At least 20 people have died in an explosion from an illegal oil tapping point in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, Dec. 24, after youths allegedly broke a pipeline belonging to one of the multinational oil firms operating in the area and started scopping fuel. The fire killed

2 Notorious Robbers Caught While Stealing From Rivers Church

Two men were arrested early Sunday morning while attempting to vandalise the iron on the fence of Emmanuel Anglican Church, Okoro-Nu-Odo by Rumuokoro Roundabout in Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State.The suspects were apprehended around 2 am by the guards in the church.However, there was a mild drama at the church premises during the

Rivers Crisis: "I Didn’t Invite Tinubu To Intervene In Rivers Crisis" – Wike

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu should be appreciated for intervening in the political situation in Rivers State.Speaking during the 20th Wedding Anniversary/Thanksgiving of a former Commissioner for Works, George-Kelly Alabo, at The Kings Assembly Church, on Sunday, Mr Wike said it was
Rivers Elders Drag President Tinubu, AGF, INEC, Others To Court Over Alleged Unlawful Agreement

The President, Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation AGF and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged unlawful agreement on the ragging power tussle in the state.Tinubu was sued alongside Governor Fubara, Rivers State House of Assembly, Speaker of the H
VIDEOS: Protest Rocks Port Harcourt Over Tinubu’s Intervention In Rivers Crisis

Protesters have gathered at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, expressing discontent over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reported intervention in the political crisis in the state.The demonstration, in solidarity with Governor Siminilayi Fubara, began along Azikiwe Road, with participants opposing what they perceive as undue
How Suspected Cultists Kidnap And Gang-Rape 14Yr Old Girl In Rivers

Two suspected cultists, Precious aka Pere and Chidebere aka B2K, allegedly abducted a 14-year-old girl and gang-raped her in the Mile 3 area of Diobu in Port Harcourt, the state capital.The incident occurred at about 10am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, near a three-storey building located at National Street Mile 3.A source who pleaded anonymity