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"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

VIDEO: King Aaron Ikuru Forced To Read Out Some Of The Demand By His Kidnappers in Rivers State
The traditional ruler of Ikuru town in Andoni Local Government Area who was kidnapped from his palace on February 21, Paramount Ruler of Ikuru, King Aaron Ikuru was forced to read out some of the demands written by his kidnappers in Rivers State.Watch th video below...
PHOTOS: Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Launches Security Outfit, C4I In The State
Gov. Wike Launches C4I, A Security Outfit in Rivers.There were reports that he launched C4l to tackle ESN, although Governor Wike stated the security outfit was launched because of his desire to ensure the safety of Indigenes and Properties of Rivers State.Photos Below:

Rivers State Governor, Wike Emphasizes That He Will Not Travel Abroad For Medical Check-Up
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday said he would not travel out of the country for medical check-up for any reason.Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari travelled out of the country to London on Tuesday for medical check up.Wike, in a statement issued by Kelvin Ebiri, his media aide, when members of the Medical and Dental Council of
BREAKING: Rivers Gov. Nyesome Wike Sacks Commissioner Of Environment, Igbiks Tamuno
It has been reported that Rivers state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Igbiks Tamuno has been sacked by Governor Wike. Why Tamuno was sacked is still unclear at the moment, but The Nation reported that he was holding a press briefing at his ministry when he got wind of the development.He has been directed to submit government’s documents and pr

Rivers Traditional Ruler, King Aaron Miller Rescued After 6 Weeks In Captivity
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Traditional Ruler of Ikuru in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Aaron Miller who was Kidnaped by unknown gunmen at his residence almost a month ago.A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nnamdi Omoni revealed that the Okama of
Rivers Govt. Urges Burna Boy To Return To The State, Create Music Academy To Groom Young Talents
Rivers State Government has urged the 2020 Grammy Award winner, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy to return to the state to establish music academy and a record label to groom and promote young talents in the nation. This was as Governor Nyesom Wike, has promised to support the growth of entertainment industry in the state.The govern

Burna Boy Gives Food Packs For Over 300 Families In Kono, Khana Local Government, Rivers State To Celebrate His Grammy Win (Photos)
The news surrounding Grammy Award Winner, Burna Boy's homecoming to Rivers State is far from been over.This morning it was reported that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike promised to give all the artistes who performed at the homecoming concert a whooping sum of N10m.Also, Governor Wike gave Burna Boy a land at the Old GRA Port-harcourt with
"This Is The Biggest Honour Bestowed On Me" –Burna Boy Hails Wike During His Visit In Rivers
Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, has described the reception by Rivers State Government is the biggest honour bestowed on him since he was born.Burna Boy said this during his visit on Saturday to Rivers state.The singer, who recently won Grammy 2021 for Best Global Album was received by Governor Nyesom Wike in the government house.Burna Boy said,

Photos From "Grammy-Award-Winning" Burna Boy Homecoming In Rivers State
The Rivers state government has arranged a flamboyant homecoming ceremony for Burna Boy who recently won a Grammy award.Burna Boy becomes the first indigenous home-breed artist to win the covetous award by his own (Wizkid has also won as a featured artist on a Beyonce record). It was rumoured that Burna Boy billed the rivers state government N100M
Watch Moment Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike & Rochas Okorocha Show Off Their Dancing Skills
A video of Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike and Senator Rochas Okorocha, showing off their amazing dancing skills is going viral.The pair were at a political gathering recently and both politicians couldn’t resist the vibe from a Nigerian song.They got up and entertained the guests with their dancing skills.It can be recalled that Okorocha had

Photos: Yet Another Fish, A ‘Baby Shark' Caught Again In Rivers Community
A fisherman on Thursday morning, March 18, caught a 'baby shark' at Oyorokotor fishing settlement in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Oyorokotor is the same fishing settlement where the huge 'Blue Marlin' fish was caught earlier this month.See the photos below...
BREAKING: UNIPORT Lecturer, Dr Joe Ayuwo Regains Freedom After Being Kidnapped In Rivers
It was reported That a lecturer with the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Dr Joe Ayuwo, who was kidnapped by gunmen last month has regained his freedom. It will be recalled that Dr. Ayuwo was kidnapped on February 21, 2021, while returning from a function in Andoni local government area of

Monarch Bags One Month Jail Term For Shouting On Judge, Threatening Others In Rivers
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has jailed one Chief Vincent Nnamdi-Otto for one month for contempt of court.Nnamdi Ototo, a monarch, while responding to cross examination from the witness box on a disputed land suit, raised his voice at the presiding judge, requesting to know his interest in the matter.The monarch, while furt

Rare 'Sword Fish' Caught And Eaten in Rivers is Actually a Blue Marlin Fish Worth $3 million
A rare fish recently caught and eaten by some villagers in Rivers state is reportedly worth millions of dollars. The latest revelation was made public after it was discovered that the fish is actually the Blue Marlin Fish costing between $2.6 million to $3 million. Days ago, it was reported that a fisherman caught a "sword fish" at Oyoro

See Photos Of A Gigantic Swordfish Caught By A Fisherman In Rivers State
Photo of a swordfish has gone viral after it was caught by a fisherman this morning, March 5.The big swordfish was caught at Oyorokotor fishing settlement in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.Swordfish also called broadbills and can live in ocean all over the world. The fish drew lots of attention in the community as crowd gathered to s
Ex Imo Gov. Rochas Okorocha Visits Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike For The 2nd Time In A Month
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, visited the Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike over the weekend, making the the 2nd visit under a month.In the first visit, the former governor who is now a Senator was in Rivers State to commission a project.But this time, his visit to the South-South State is to commiserate with Governor Wike over the d

Policemen Arrested After Forgetting Phone In Student’s Car They Extorted N150k In Rivers
Some police officers of the Rivers Police command have been arrested after they forgot their phone in the car of a student they extorted N150,000 from. The officers are said to be from the E-Crack Unit of the Rivers State Police Command. The student they extorted is a student of the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT. The student, who simply gav
Man, Aleruchi Samuel Awuzurike Gets Killed While Looking For His Missing Goat In Rivers State
It was pure chaos that took over the Ubima community, Ikwerre Local Government area of Rivers State, Thursday evening following the alleged killing of a man, Aleruchi Samuel Awuzurike by one, Chibueze Ojiriome, The Nation reports.The victim was reportedly killed over an alleged missing goat.According to sources, trouble started when Awuzurik

How I Was Raped By Husband’s Friend - Housewife Narrates Her Bitter Experience In Rivers
A 20- year- old housewife, Believe (husband’s name withheld) has alleged that one Ogechi Uchendu who she described as her husband’s friend raped her at her home in Mgbuitanwo, a community in Emohua Local Government area of Rivers State.Narrating how she was allegedly raped in a conversation, Mrs Believe said Uchendu, who is a native of t
PHOTOS: Houses & Brothel Owned By Suspected Kidnapper Demolished By Cross Rivers Govt
Four houses at 8-Miles area in Calabar owned by suspected kidnappers have been demolished by the Cross River Government security outfit known as “Operation Akpakwu”.The team also demolished a brothel close to the popular Flour Mill junction in Calabar for allegedly harbouring criminals and consumers of illicit drugs.Speaking after the exercise

Tragic! Former Rivers State House Of Rep Member Dies 10 days After Losing His Wife
Late Eke who represented Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2015 and 2019, died last Friday, January 15, ten days after his wife passed away on January 5.Jerome Eke, a former member of the House of Representatives has lost his life ten days after the death of his wife, Joan.Late Eke who represented Etche/Omuma
Cross Rivers State Sack All Magistrates Because They Are Owed 2 Years Salary Without Solution
The Cross River State government has ordered 30 magistrates in the state who recently protested the non-payment of their salaries for two years to stop work.The state judiciary admitted in a January 4 letter to the magistrates that the government was unable to pay them since they were appointed in February 2019.The letter was issued by the chief r

Cross Rivers State Plan To Introduce Dress Code For Civil Servants - Workers React Angrily
Civil Servants in Cross River have urged the state government to channel its energies toward addressing challenges in the system rather than introduce new dress code for them.The workers were reacting to the statement made by the state Head of Service (HoS), Mrs Geralldine Akpet, that the state would soon introduce new dress code for civil servant

Three Suspected Thieves Burnt To Death In Calabar, Cross Rivers
Three thieves who defied the eight-hour (10pm – 6am) curfew still in place in Cross River State, were on Sunday burnt to death in Calabar South Local Government Area of the state.Our correspondent learnt that the suspects were all burnt to death with car tyres on Sunday night at different locations in the city.One of the suspects, New Telegraph
Body Of Pretty 20-year Old Missing Lady, Beauty Ngegbarane Found Dead In Rivers
Miss Beauty Ngegbarane, a 20-year-old lady who declared missing in Rivers State on Christmas Day has been found dead.The remains of the lady who reportedly left home to visit one Pastor Side Masodje alleged to be her lover was found at a mortuary in Ahaoda, headquarters of Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State.The mortuary management s
Young Man Dies On The Spot As Suspected Cultist Open Fire at a Beer Parlour in Rivers
Two young men were shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists at Luubara community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. An indigine of Luubara, Nwibani Barry, who confirmed the incident said the gunmen invaded the community at about 8pm on Tuesday, December 29, and proceeded to a beer parlour near the market square where they op
Prepare For Total Shutdown In January - Gov Wike Addresses Rivers Residents (Video)
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has made it known to the resident of Rivers State to prepare for a total lockdown from January 2021 as part of measures to check the wide spread of COVID-19 which is hitting the world with another variant of Virus.Wike while addressing a congregation at a church service said COVID is real and that the only

Rivers News, Photos and Videos

"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

VIDEO: King Aaron Ikuru Forced To Read Out Some Of The Demand By His Kidnappers in Rivers State

PHOTOS: Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Launches Security Outfit, C4I In The State

Rivers State Governor, Wike Emphasizes That He Will Not Travel Abroad For Medical Check-Up

BREAKING: Rivers Gov. Nyesome Wike Sacks Commissioner Of Environment, Igbiks Tamuno

Rivers Traditional Ruler, King Aaron Miller Rescued After 6 Weeks In Captivity

Rivers Govt. Urges Burna Boy To Return To The State, Create Music Academy To Groom Young Talents

Burna Boy Gives Food Packs For Over 300 Families In Kono, Khana Local Government, Rivers State To Celebrate His Grammy Win (Photos)

"This Is The Biggest Honour Bestowed On Me" –Burna Boy Hails Wike During His Visit In Rivers

Photos From "Grammy-Award-Winning" Burna Boy Homecoming In Rivers State

Watch Moment Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike & Rochas Okorocha Show Off Their Dancing Skills

Photos: Yet Another Fish, A ‘Baby Shark' Caught Again In Rivers Community

BREAKING: UNIPORT Lecturer, Dr Joe Ayuwo Regains Freedom After Being Kidnapped In Rivers

Monarch Bags One Month Jail Term For Shouting On Judge, Threatening Others In Rivers

Rare 'Sword Fish' Caught And Eaten in Rivers is Actually a Blue Marlin Fish Worth $3 million

See Photos Of A Gigantic Swordfish Caught By A Fisherman In Rivers State

Ex Imo Gov. Rochas Okorocha Visits Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike For The 2nd Time In A Month

Policemen Arrested After Forgetting Phone In Student’s Car They Extorted N150k In Rivers

Man, Aleruchi Samuel Awuzurike Gets Killed While Looking For His Missing Goat In Rivers State

How I Was Raped By Husband’s Friend - Housewife Narrates Her Bitter Experience In Rivers

PHOTOS: Houses & Brothel Owned By Suspected Kidnapper Demolished By Cross Rivers Govt

Tragic! Former Rivers State House Of Rep Member Dies 10 days After Losing His Wife

Cross Rivers State Sack All Magistrates Because They Are Owed 2 Years Salary Without Solution

Cross Rivers State Plan To Introduce Dress Code For Civil Servants - Workers React Angrily

Three Suspected Thieves Burnt To Death In Calabar, Cross Rivers

Body Of Pretty 20-year Old Missing Lady, Beauty Ngegbarane Found Dead In Rivers

Young Man Dies On The Spot As Suspected Cultist Open Fire at a Beer Parlour in Rivers

Prepare For Total Shutdown In January - Gov Wike Addresses Rivers Residents (Video)

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