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Governor Wike Signs Executive Order Proscribing IPOB In Rivers State, Says It’s Terrorist Group
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has signed an executive order to reinforce the ban on the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its activities in the State.He made this known in a statement by Mr Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor.Ebiri said the State Government will neither accept nor allow any individual or group from w

Cross Rivers Gov. Ben Ayade Call For Search Of Residents Houses Over Looted Items In The State
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered the search of residential houses of people of Cross River State for recovery of looted items.The Governor said in a press release signed by his Special Adviser, Media, and PublicityChristian Ita that security agents should take legitimate action to halt violence and recover the stolen items.Prof
Blood, Tears & Sorrow As Unkown Gunmen Massacre Residents in Oyigbo, Rivers State (Videos)
Resident of Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State have taken to social media to raise an alarm that they were under attack by unknown gunmen.Series of photos and video indicates that some people were killed on Thursday night, October 22, 2020, in Oyigbo, a town which is about 30 kilometers from Port Harcourt.Alhought the people responsible

Uduak Okoro: Wife Of Sun News Paper Journalist Abducted In Cross Rivers State
Wife of Judex Omaka Okoro, Uduak Okoro, a Sun Newspaper correspondent has been kidnapped in Cross River state by some unknown gunmen.She was kidnapped Tuesday night while returning from Church service in company of her sister.Mr Victor Udu, chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in the state has called on security agencies to ensure her unc
Gov. Wike Dragged By Falz & Deji Adeyanju For Condemning #ENDSARS Peaceful Protest In Rivers
Deji Adeyanju, convener of Concerned Nigerians, and singer, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, have condemned the ban on peaceful protest by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.Recall that Wike in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the State, on Monday banned the EndSARS protest which is to take place, today, Tuesday Oct

Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Reportedly Ban Protest Of #ENDSARS In The State
Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike Monday said it has prohibited all forms of protest in the state. Rivers commissioner for information Paulinus Nsirim said the ban include the protest against police brutality already holding in different parts of Nigeria. “The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of pro
Lawyer, Bisola Ajayi Breaks Silence After Being Rescued From Kidnappers' Den in Rivers
Bisola Ajayi, a Port Harcourt-based lawyer, who was kidnapped at Rumukwurusi, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State recently has narrated her ordeal in the hands of her abducted, she revealed that she was almost killed by her abductors. Ajayi was rescued from kidnappers’ den by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit Unit the Rivers St

One Killed During Shoot Out As Police Rescue Kidnapped Lawyer in Rivers State
Following the cry out of a Nigerian woman and her family who called out authorities to help rescue a lawyer, Bisola Ajayi who was taken away on the night of October 4 , the police in Rivers State have rescued female lawyer, Paulette Bisola Ajayi, and an employee of the British High Commission, Paul Nyulaku, who were kidnapped by gunmen in the sta
Residents In Shock As Huge Explosion Rocks Flour Mill Factory In Rivers
Many residents of Industry and Harbour Road in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State are still in shock over an explosion that rocked the state-owned ailing ‘Flour Mill Company Limited’.The explosion which occurred on Friday was said to have shaken both residential houses and business premises within and far away, causing pa

Unknown Gunmen Reportedly Attack Oyigbo Police State, Kill Two, Destroy Properties In Rivers
Unknown men reportedly attacked Oyigbo Police Station in Rivers State, destroying properties, including police vehicles.The attack reportedly took place on the eve on Nigeria's 60th Independence Day.Photos from the scene show the aftermath of the attack, including the charred remains of a police van, and another battered car.According to repo
Unknown Gunmen Attack SARS Operatives, Kill Two, Set Cars Ablaze In Rivers (Photos)
Two SARS Operatives have reportedly been killed in Rivers State by unknown gunmen and their Hilux van set ablaze, Igbere TV has learnt.It was gathered that the ugly incident happened in Oyigbo, Rivers on Thursday afternoon.According to an eyewitness, other SARS operatives that were injured during the ugly incident have rushed to the Hospital.The P

PHOTOS: Total Shutdown In Rivers As Some Street Compliance To Sit-at-Home Order by IPOB
Yesterday October 1st independence anniversary was unique, historic and like no other in the past. Aside being the country’s 60th, Nigeria gained independence in 1960. The largest black nation on earth began her journey into nationhood on a very promising note.However, The people of Biafra who had already pleadge a sit at home as protest on the
Cross Rivers Workers Protest Over Covid19 Relief Non-payment Of 3 Month's Salary Arrears
About 300 workers employed by the Cross River State government as part of the COVID-19 relief staff have protested the non-payment of three months’ salary arrears.The protesting workers are part of the 8. 000 workers engaged by the state government in a much-publicized COVID-19 palliative measure aimed at reducing the impact of the crisis on the

Ondo2020 Election: Ondo Is Different From Rivers, Akeredolu Warns Wike
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has warned his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to steer clear of the October 10 governorship election in the state.Wike had on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday declared that Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party will win the Ondo Governorship election.The Rivers
Upcoming Nigerian Singer, Sleek Shot Dead By Police in Rivers, Father Cries For Justice (VID)
The father of 20-year-old singer Daniel Chibuike Ikeaguchi, popularly known as Sleek, who was shot dead by the police in Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, River State, shed tears while calling for justice for his late son.The bereaved father mentioned that he lived in the Northern part of Nigeria for years and didn’t lose a finger, only to lose his son w

JUSTICE For SLEEK: How Police Chase Away Eye Witness After Killing 22Yrs Old Man In Rivers
A 22-year-old boy, Chibuike “Sleek” Daniel Dominic, was shot and killed by a trigger-happy policeman after being chased by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on the 19th of September while visiting his friend in the Elelenwo area of Port Harcourt, family sources and an eyewitness have said.Late Chibuike, who was popularly know

Two Pastors, Austin Emmanuel & Peter Davies Arrested For Raping Corps Member In Rivers State
The Police in Rivers State have arrested two pastors for allegedly r*ping a 27-year old member of the National Youths Service Corps.The corps member is observing her primary assignment at the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.The pastors, identified as Austin Emmanuel and Peter Davies, are currently being detained at the State Criminal

Police Uncovers VIP, Others Behind Arms Struggle, Cultism In Rivers
The Rivers State Command has uncovered very important personalities involved in the movement and proliferation of arms and cult related activities in the State.Commissioner for Police in Rivers State, Joseph Mukan made the revelation during an interview on a Live radio show in Port Harcourt.CP Mukan said the identities of the personalities will no
Panic In Rivers As Gunmen Storm Funeral, Shoot Top Politicians, Kidnap Guests
Unknown gunmen, Saturday stormed Banigo Isile-Ogono community in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, shot sporadically and abducted several persons in a gory operation.Some of the abducted victims are identified as Sunny Hart, Thomas Allison and Theophilus Ibiama, among several others.Chairman of Bonny Local Government Council, David Irim

9-Years-Old Girl Dies From Sniper Applied To Kill Lice In Her Hair In Rivers
A mother has lost her nine-year-old daughter after she put sniper in her hair to kill lice infection in Rivers.The girl reportedly died at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital.A pediatrician, Dr. Gloria Nwosu, made the disclosure while advising mothers against harmful practices based on ignorance and self-medication.She told journalists i
Kidnappers Torture 65-year-old Man To Death After Collecting N1.2m Ransom In Rivers
The Police in Rivers State have arrested four suspected kidnappers who allegedly tortured 65-year-old man to death, despite collecting N1.2 million ransom in Port Harcourt.The Rivers State Police Command paraded the suspects in connection to the death of Mr. Sokari Braide, kidnapped about two weeks ago but died two days after he was released from

45-Year-Old Married Man, Chinedu Peter Ogwa Commits Suicide At His Home In Rivers State
A 45-year-old married man, Chinedu Peter Ogwa, committed suicide at his home situated at Wokoma street in Mile 3 Diobu in Cross Rivers state on Thursday night August 27.The Nation reports that Chidinma Ogwa, wife of the deceased, said her husband started behaving strangely on Monday, August 24. She said he left behind a suicide note where he appea
Local Govt Workers Storm Streets To Protest Non-Payment of 13 Months Salary in Rivers
Over 110 staff members of Ahoada-West Local Government Area council of Rivers State have staged a peaceful protest over non-payment of their one-year salary, begging the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the state house of assembly to prevail on the LG chairman, Mr. Hope Ikiriko, to pay their 13 months’ salary arrears.The protesters, who st

Governor Wike Buys 15 Multi-million Naira Prado Jeeps For Rivers' National Assembly Members
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has presented 15 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX and TXL to lawmakers representing the State at the National Assembly and urged them to defend the interest of the State fearlessly.He has therefore advised them to resist distraction, remain united and consult the party regularly.Wike gave the charge at a brief
Photo of Policeman Who Died During Fight With Soldiers in Rivers State
Policeman, Hosea Yakubu dies during fight with soldiers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Yakubu was returning from patrol duty with two of his colleagues when they were accosted by a military officer in mufti uniform who accused them of driving against traffic to avoid a gridlock on Eleme road. A fight ensued between the policemen and some military

SAD! Policeman, Hosea Yakubu Tortured By Four Soldiers In Rivers Dies
Hosea Yakubu, a policeman severely beaten by soldiers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has died.A brother to the deceased said that the policeman died at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital after a soldier smashed a heavy plank on his head.The incident occurred last Sunday at the Eleme Petrochemical gate.He explained that Yakubu was p

Rivers State Police Command Parades Three Suspects For Killing DCO, Dumping Corpse In Well
The Rivers State Police Command have paraded three suspected kidnappers, arrested in connection with the alleged abduction and murder of SP Moses Egbede, the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) of Afam Police Division in Oyigbo Local Government of the State.The suspects are: Philemon Barrifa, 23; Okechukwu Emmanuel, 32 and Barrisitom Gbara, 33.A statem
Record Broken As Biggest Container Vessel To Ever Come To Nigeria Berths At Onne Port In Rivers (Photos)
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced successful berthing of the biggest container vessel to ever call at any Nigerian port.The Maerskline Stardelhorn vessel with Length overall of 300 metres, width of 48 metres was received at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne in Rivers State at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday.A statement issued on Twitter
Rivers State Police Intercepts Sale Of Day-Old Baby, Culprits Arrested
The Rivers State Police Command says it aborted the sale of a day-old baby in Port Harcourt.Police Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Nnamdi Omoni made the disclosure in a statement circulated in the media.Omoni stated that the alleged sale of the day old baby was aborted in an operation by the Special Anti Robbery Squad at Igwuruta, Ikwerr
Rivers Taskforce On Illegal Trading & Motor Parks, Bright Amaewhul Sacked By Gov, Wike (See Reason)
The Rivers State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks has been dissolved with immediate effect.Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, disclosed this on Tuesday in a post via its official Twitter handle.According to Wike, the Special Assistant (SA) to the Governor in charge of the Task Force, Mr Bright Amaewhul, has also been rel

Rivers News, Photos and Videos

Governor Wike Signs Executive Order Proscribing IPOB In Rivers State, Says It’s Terrorist Group

Cross Rivers Gov. Ben Ayade Call For Search Of Residents Houses Over Looted Items In The State

Blood, Tears & Sorrow As Unkown Gunmen Massacre Residents in Oyigbo, Rivers State (Videos)

Uduak Okoro: Wife Of Sun News Paper Journalist Abducted In Cross Rivers State

Gov. Wike Dragged By Falz & Deji Adeyanju For Condemning #ENDSARS Peaceful Protest In Rivers

Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Reportedly Ban Protest Of #ENDSARS In The State

Lawyer, Bisola Ajayi Breaks Silence After Being Rescued From Kidnappers' Den in Rivers

One Killed During Shoot Out As Police Rescue Kidnapped Lawyer in Rivers State

Residents In Shock As Huge Explosion Rocks Flour Mill Factory In Rivers

Unknown Gunmen Reportedly Attack Oyigbo Police State, Kill Two, Destroy Properties In Rivers

Unknown Gunmen Attack SARS Operatives, Kill Two, Set Cars Ablaze In Rivers (Photos)

PHOTOS: Total Shutdown In Rivers As Some Street Compliance To Sit-at-Home Order by IPOB

Cross Rivers Workers Protest Over Covid19 Relief Non-payment Of 3 Month's Salary Arrears

Ondo2020 Election: Ondo Is Different From Rivers, Akeredolu Warns Wike

Upcoming Nigerian Singer, Sleek Shot Dead By Police in Rivers, Father Cries For Justice (VID)

JUSTICE For SLEEK: How Police Chase Away Eye Witness After Killing 22Yrs Old Man In Rivers

Two Pastors, Austin Emmanuel & Peter Davies Arrested For Raping Corps Member In Rivers State

Police Uncovers VIP, Others Behind Arms Struggle, Cultism In Rivers

Panic In Rivers As Gunmen Storm Funeral, Shoot Top Politicians, Kidnap Guests

9-Years-Old Girl Dies From Sniper Applied To Kill Lice In Her Hair In Rivers

Kidnappers Torture 65-year-old Man To Death After Collecting N1.2m Ransom In Rivers

45-Year-Old Married Man, Chinedu Peter Ogwa Commits Suicide At His Home In Rivers State

Local Govt Workers Storm Streets To Protest Non-Payment of 13 Months Salary in Rivers

Governor Wike Buys 15 Multi-million Naira Prado Jeeps For Rivers' National Assembly Members

Photo of Policeman Who Died During Fight With Soldiers in Rivers State

SAD! Policeman, Hosea Yakubu Tortured By Four Soldiers In Rivers Dies

Rivers State Police Command Parades Three Suspects For Killing DCO, Dumping Corpse In Well

Record Broken As Biggest Container Vessel To Ever Come To Nigeria Berths At Onne Port In Rivers (Photos)

Rivers State Police Intercepts Sale Of Day-Old Baby, Culprits Arrested

Rivers Taskforce On Illegal Trading & Motor Parks, Bright Amaewhul Sacked By Gov, Wike (See Reason)

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