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"How I Was Chained, Starved For A Month, 26 Days Over False Kidnap Allegation" – Rivers Politician, Wariboko Basoene
In this interview, Mr Wariboko Basoene, a former Community Development Committee Chairman of Abissa, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, tells DENNIS NAKU about his hellish experience in the police cell where he was detained for nearly two months over kidnap allegation. When and where were you arrested? I was arrested on March 8, 2

Panic As Fire Breaks Out In illegal Refining Site In Rivers Community
One person was on Thursday critically injured in a fire incident that broke out from an illegal refining site in Rivers state.We gathered that the incident took place in the Rumekini community in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of the state.The fire, which was caused by an explosion at the site of the illegal refinery, broke out around 2 pm and c
Fuel Scarcity Looms As Tanker Drivers Embark On Strike in Rivers State
Mr. Joseph Ebele, Chairman, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Rivers chapter has said that the ongoing Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union, PTD, strike can lead to fuel scarcity.Ebele, who expressed the worry in a statement on Thursday in Port Harcourt, said that the strike, if not stopped, might lead to very long queues at

PHOTOS: Rivers Gov. Ben Ayade Gifts Cars To Reps Who Defect To APC
Three National Assembly members from Cross River State who defected to the All Progressives Congress have been gifted expensive Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs by Governor, Ben Ayade. Gov Ayade, through his Chief of Staff, Hon Martin Orim made the car presentation to the NASS members at the Cross River State Liaison Office, Abuja on Monday, July 19. Bene
JUST IN: 4 Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Armed Men In Rivers
Four persons are reported to have been kidnapped by armed criminals in Egbeda community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.The incident was said to have taken place in the early hours of Monday.It comes barely two days after passengers of a commercial bus were abducted at the Omudioga axis of Omoku-Elele road in the same local governm

BREAKING: Rivers Gov, Nyesom Wike Lift Curfew Imposed Since April In The State
Rivers state populace, especially residents of the capital city Port Harcourt and neighbouring Obio Akpor Local Government area, heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday night as Governor Nyesom Wike relaxed the night curfew he imposed since April.Wike in an evening state broadcast acknowledged the negative impact of the curfew on business and the socia
Photos: EFCC Arrests 20 Internet Fraudsters In Enugu And Rivers
Twenty suspected internet fraudsters have been apprehended by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Enugu and Port Harcourt.A total of 14 were nabbed at Rumuodor Avenue, Ogbogoro in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.The suspects were identified as Goodness Wilson, Ezekiel James, Miracle Tom Charles, Timothy Anthony, Divine

PHOTOS; Rivers LG Chairman, Chidi Lloyd Locks Out His Workers Over Lateness
The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, has explained that he locked out some workers because they were late to work.Last week, Lloyd had taken a position under a tree when he resumed last week after his swearing-in by Governor Nyesom Wike, to monitor the activities of the council workers.On Wednesday, pictur
Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Accuses House Of Assembly Members Of Plotting Against Him
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, accused some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly of plotting against him.The Governor made the claims during the commissioning of three reconstructed roads in Old GRA, Port Harcourt.Governor Wike also claimed that some senators and members of the House of Representatives from his State we

Local Council Boss Resumes Work Under Mango Tree To Monitor Errant Workers In Rivers (PHOTO)
Dr. Chidi Julius Lloyd, the newly sworn-in Chairman of Emohua local government area of Rivers State, on Tuesday, resumed duty under a mango tree within the council secretariat. He said the aim is to check the attitude of civil servants to their duties while expressing worry over the lack of seriousness often displayed by local government workers.
JUST IN: Rivers Court Sentence 3 Persons To 24Yrs In Jail Over Child Trafficking
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, on Monday, sentenced to 24 years imprisonment with hard labour, three persons including a deceased suspect, for stealing and trafficking a two years and four months old baby identified as Etim Gospel George.The suspects including, Goodnews Thompson, Kperebong Emmerson and Sunday Jonah, who died in custo

Rivers United Head Coach, Stanley Eguma Regains Freedom After Days In Kidnapper's Den
Stanley Eguma, Rivers United Head coach who was abducted by unknown gunmen in Enugu has regained freedom.Recall that Mr Eguma was kidnapped along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on Tuesday while returning from Gombe to Port Harcourt, after a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game.NAN reports that Chief Okey Kpalukwu, General Manager o
2 Female Job Seekers, Blessing & Praise Escape From Suspected Human Part Dealers Kidnappers In Rivers
Two female job seekers identified simply as Blessing and Praise have reportedly escaped from suspected kidnappers and human parts dealers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.The two friends, who hail from Bomadi, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta state, had reportedly gone job hunting from Warri to Bayelsa state last Wednesday.They were referred to

Troops Kill Seven IPOB And ESN Fighters In Rivers, Capture Others
Members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra's security arm have been killed by soldiers and other security agencies. The government forces raided their camp in Agbochia Forest in the boundary between Eleme and Oyigbo Local Government Areas of Rivers. Oyigbo is a town 30 kilometers from t
2 Female Job Seekers, Blessing & Praise Escape From Suspected Human Part Dealers Kidnappers In Rivers
Two female job seekers identified simply as Blessing and Praise have reportedly escaped from suspected kidnappers and human parts dealers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.The two friends, who hail from Bomadi, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta state, had reportedly gone job hunting from Warri to Bayelsa state last Wednesday.They were referred to

Troops Kill Seven IPOB And ESN Fighters In Rivers, Capture Others
Members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra's security arm have been killed by soldiers and other security agencies. The government forces raided their camp in Agbochia Forest in the boundary between Eleme and Oyigbo Local Government Areas of Rivers. Oyigbo is a town 30 kilometers from t

Moment Showing Ex Rivers Military Gov. Alfred Diette-Spiff Palace Vandalized By Hoodlums
Former Military Governor of Rivers State, Alfred Diete-Spiff’s palace was destroyed by hoodlums in Twon-Brass, Southern Bayelsa State.The people of Brass were protesting against the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) over a prolonged power outage, refusal to pay indigenous contractors and non-compliance with its corporate social responsibility in

"PDP Will Suffer If I Leave" – Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Brags
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will suffer if he leaves for another party.Wike made the assertion on Monday while briefing newsmen in Government House, Port Harcourt the state’s capital.The governor’s claim is coming barely one week after his Cross River counterpart, Ben Ayade d
Tragedy As Rivers Chairman Slumps And Dies While Dancing At An Event (VIDEO)
A video has surfaced online showing the moment a man slumped and died from cardiac arrest while dancing at an event. Guests at an event were left shocked after a man identified as the chairman Andoni community in Rivers state.The deceased before his death was happily entertaining people at the event before slumping to his death. Many of the guests

BREAKING: Rivers Gov, Nyesom Wike Vows To Give N220m To Families Of 11 Slain Policemen
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the State will give N220 million to families of eleven policemen killed by gunmen during recent attacks on police formations in the State.Each family will get N20 million, according to Wike.The governor, who announced this during a condolence visit to the Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka and o
JUST IN! Seven Policemen Feared Killed As Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Stations In Rivers State
Unknown gunmen on Friday night attacked three Police Stations in Rivers State and reportedly shot seven policemen dead.Security sources said that at Elimgbu Police Station about four policemen were killed by the gunmen, while at Choba Police Station along East-West road, opposite University of Port Harcourt, two policemen were killed.The Choba and

BREAKING: Rivers Gov. Nyesome Wike Imposes Curfew From 8am To 6am At All Land Borders
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has imposed a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am at all entry and exit points with neighbouring states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Imo.Wike announced in a state broadcast on Tuesday that the curfew, which will take effect from Wednesday night, was necessitated by recent security breaches and deadly attacks. "The Gove
BREAKING: Unidentified Gunmen Kill 8 Security Operatives In Rivers
Unidentified gunmen have allegedly killed eight security operatives in Rivers State. The unknown hoodlums, who stormed the state, Saturday night, killed the eight victims at different security check points in the state. A source, who gave his name simply as Chidadi, and privy to the development alleged that the invaders attacked four security chec

Three Customs Officials Killed As Armed Men Ambush Security Checkpoints In Rivers
Three officials of Nigerian Customs have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Isiokpo community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.DAILY POST gathered that the unknown gunmen before killing their victims at Isiokpo had invaded a military checkpoint within Omuaga axis of Elele-Owerre, close to the Port Harcourt International Ai
Police Confirm Death Of 3 Persons Shot Dead During Cult Clash In Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that three persons were shot dead by unknown gunmen due to rival cult clashes in Diobu axis Port Harcourt.Spokesperson of the Command, SP Nnamdi Omoni in a statement said there was a clash between two rival cult groups on Thursday. “In the receipt of the distress call, operatives of the Diobu Divisio

Photo Of Unknown Lady Who Inks Tattoo Of Cross Rivers Gov. Ben Ayade On Her Back
A yet-to-be-identified lady has professed her love for the executive governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade as she inks a tattoo of the governor’s face on her back.Governor Cross River State Ben Ayade Tattoo Lady The lady who took adequate measures to get a near-perfect facial image of the governor on her back also added a little note beneath

"Respect Yourself, Resign Honorably" - Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Tells Isa Pantami
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami should resign from office, irrespective of his recent volte-face on his previous support for extremist groups.The governor noted that in an ideal society, an allegation that the United States of America has placed a serving minister on i
EFCC Bust 11 Yahoo Boys in Rivers, Bayelsa, Recover Lots of Gadgets & Exotic Cars (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 11 suspected fraudsters in a sting operation covering Rivers and Bayelsa States.The spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement said they were arrested on Wednesday.The suspects are Eliot Chuku; Oghenero Tega; Pamkim James; Jeremiah Agbani; Frank Freeman; George Naomi; Joshua Patrick;
Wedding Guests Reward Young Boy With N340K For Returning Lost Phone To Its Owner In Rivers
Philemon Igbokwe, a Senior Secondary school student, has been rewarded with N340,000 for returning to its rightful owner a missing phone he found in the restroom at a wedding ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.A lawyer, Emma Okah, who disclosed this on Facebook on Sunday, April 11, said Igbokwe was hailed for returning the phone, despite not

Rivers News, Photos and Videos

"How I Was Chained, Starved For A Month, 26 Days Over False Kidnap Allegation" – Rivers Politician, Wariboko Basoene

Panic As Fire Breaks Out In illegal Refining Site In Rivers Community

Fuel Scarcity Looms As Tanker Drivers Embark On Strike in Rivers State

PHOTOS: Rivers Gov. Ben Ayade Gifts Cars To Reps Who Defect To APC

JUST IN: 4 Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Armed Men In Rivers

BREAKING: Rivers Gov, Nyesom Wike Lift Curfew Imposed Since April In The State

Photos: EFCC Arrests 20 Internet Fraudsters In Enugu And Rivers

PHOTOS; Rivers LG Chairman, Chidi Lloyd Locks Out His Workers Over Lateness

Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Accuses House Of Assembly Members Of Plotting Against Him

Local Council Boss Resumes Work Under Mango Tree To Monitor Errant Workers In Rivers (PHOTO)

JUST IN: Rivers Court Sentence 3 Persons To 24Yrs In Jail Over Child Trafficking

Rivers United Head Coach, Stanley Eguma Regains Freedom After Days In Kidnapper's Den

2 Female Job Seekers, Blessing & Praise Escape From Suspected Human Part Dealers Kidnappers In Rivers

Troops Kill Seven IPOB And ESN Fighters In Rivers, Capture Others

2 Female Job Seekers, Blessing & Praise Escape From Suspected Human Part Dealers Kidnappers In Rivers

Troops Kill Seven IPOB And ESN Fighters In Rivers, Capture Others

Moment Showing Ex Rivers Military Gov. Alfred Diette-Spiff Palace Vandalized By Hoodlums

"PDP Will Suffer If I Leave" – Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Brags

Tragedy As Rivers Chairman Slumps And Dies While Dancing At An Event (VIDEO)

BREAKING: Rivers Gov, Nyesom Wike Vows To Give N220m To Families Of 11 Slain Policemen

JUST IN! Seven Policemen Feared Killed As Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Stations In Rivers State

BREAKING: Rivers Gov. Nyesome Wike Imposes Curfew From 8am To 6am At All Land Borders

BREAKING: Unidentified Gunmen Kill 8 Security Operatives In Rivers

Three Customs Officials Killed As Armed Men Ambush Security Checkpoints In Rivers

Police Confirm Death Of 3 Persons Shot Dead During Cult Clash In Rivers

Photo Of Unknown Lady Who Inks Tattoo Of Cross Rivers Gov. Ben Ayade On Her Back

"Respect Yourself, Resign Honorably" - Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Tells Isa Pantami

EFCC Bust 11 Yahoo Boys in Rivers, Bayelsa, Recover Lots of Gadgets & Exotic Cars (Photos)

Wedding Guests Reward Young Boy With N340K For Returning Lost Phone To Its Owner In Rivers

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