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COVID-19: Cross Rivers Health Commissioner, Betta Edu Accuses NCDC of False Index Reports

Cross River State health commissioner, Betta Edu, has claimed that residents of the state are being promised millions of Naira to lie that they have COVID-19.Betta Edu, stated this while lashing out at the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) over a recent comment about some Nigerian states who are yet to record Coronavirus cases.The Director

Policeman Who Shot Female Colleague Dead in Rivers state, Has Been Dismissed

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed Sergeant Bitrus Osaiah who shot his colleague, Lavender Elekwachi dead. Recall the policewoman was killed last week by the Police Sergeant attached to the State Government on Illegal Trading and Road Decongestion. Rivers state police commissioner, Joseph Mukan confirmed the police officer's dism
PHOTOS: Residents Defy Lockdown Order, Seen Butchering Huge Whale Washed Ashore in Rivers

Residents of Finima, Bonny Island and environs, Rivers state have ignored warning from experts to butcher a large Basilosaurus whale that washed ashore. This comes barely two weeks after a swarm of dead croakers washed ashore from the banks of the Atlantic Ocean. As it were with the dead croakers which found their way into the pots of soups of fis

Police Officer Arrested After Shooting Female Colleague, Lovender Elekwachi To Death In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a sergeant, Bitrius Osaiah for shooting a woman sergeant, Lovender Elekwachi to death on Thursday.State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Nnamdi Omoni confirmed the arrest in a statement.According to the statement, Elekwachi until her death was serving at Eneka Division and was posted to the E
How A Notorious Cult Leader, Killed By His Gang Members Over Disagreement In Rivers

A notorious cult leader in Ugep, Cross River State, has been killed during a clash with his gang members.the deceased simply identified as JBoy, belonged to a certain cult group which has been terrorising residents of Ugep for many years.According to a resident, a power tussle between the deceased and another cult member known as Arikpo 007 had le

Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Vows To Prosecute 22 Staff Who Violate The Lockdown Order In The State

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to prosecute 22 staff of American oil giant, ExxonMobile, who entered the state on Thursday in violation of the lockdown on its border.Governor Nyesom Wike, while speaking on Friday morning, said the state was prepared to test the laws on its ability to shut its borders and protect the lives of its peo
I Take Orders Only From My People, I'm Not A “Beggar Governor” - Rivers Gov. Wike Slams FG

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said he would not receive orders from the Federal Government regarding exempting oil companies from flying into his state.Wike, lamenting about flights still entering Rivers, said the state government is ready to fight to protect its people rather than endanger lives by allowing oil companies and expatriate

Cross Rivers State Governor Orders All Government Workers Back To Work Immediately

The Governor of Cross River state, Ben Ayade, has directed that all civil servants in the state from Grade Level 10 and above should resume work on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 even as he further extends the lockdown by another two weeks.The initial stay-at-home directive was expected to have ended on April 11th 2020.He gave the directive in a press re
Notorious Kidnapper, Samuel Naakpo Shot Dead By Police In Rivers, Large Cache Of Arms Recovered

Samuel Naakpo, a suspected notorious kidnapper, who is the leader of the gang terrorizing the East-West axis of Ogoni-Uyo road has been shot dead by officers of the Rivers State Police Command.Spokesman of the Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, who confirmed the incident, said the late criminal was shot while trying to escape from a raid on his hideout in

Video Of A Bizarre Snake With Hands Killed In Rivers State University

This post was made on Rivers State University Facebook group, and was posted to give advice on the name of this creature killed.No one can at the moment tell the name of the creature as all are confused. Some users actually claim to have seen this creature before, one even claimed to have killed three.See the post has gotten from the group of Rive
“Thank You Gov. Wike, We’ll Stay At Home” – Catholic Church Rejects Lockdown Ease In Rivers

The Catholic Church in Rivers State on Friday asked its members to stay safe and observe Easter Sunday at home.This was contained in a letter addressed to all priests signed by Camillus Etokudoh, the Bishop of Port-Harcourt Diocese.Governor Nyesom Wike had relaxed the lockdown order in the state on Thursday.A statement by his spokesman, Simeon Nwa

Governor Wike Orders Caverton Helicopters To Leave Rivers State For Breaching Coronavirus Rules

A day after two of its pilots were arrested, charged to court, and remanded in Port Harcourt prison, Caverton Helicopters Ltd has been ordered to leave Rivers state.The pilots, according to the police, were arraigned before a magistrate on Tuesday, charged with disobedience to lawful order – order of the governor on the restriction of movement o
Photos Of Over 100 People Arrested and Jailed By Rivers Government For Flaunting Lockdown

River state is taking the coronavirus lockdown curfew very serious as it arrested over 100 people who flaunted the lockdown and decided to go out while the lockdown was in effect. The government prosecutor fined those who pleaded guilty of violating the government order, N10,000 on the spot and those who refuse to please guilty were released

VIDEO: Lady Cries Out After Rivers State Taskforce Destroy Food Item She Bought

Nollywood actress, Osiobeloveth has accused the Rivers State Taskforce of destroying food items she bought with a friend.She further claimed that the taskforce officials also poured kerosene on the food items which were quite expensive. The actress said; “This is what happened today in port harcourt things I bought with my friend today were des
Man Stabbed To Death By His Wife During Heated Argument In Rivers State

A Nigerian man has been confirmed dead after being stabbed by his wife during a heated argument at their residence in Rivers State.Facebook user, Anthony Biko Shadrach insinuated that his cousin was stabbed to death by his wife because he was seeing other women. He wrote: Just in... the world is indeed evil my cousin stabbed to death by his wif

Reverend Father, Cyprian Kooro Slumps, Dies During Sunday Mass In Rivers State(Photo)

Rev. Father, Cyprian Kooro, of the St. Helen Catholic Church, Ogbogoro, Rivers State, has died after slumping while conducting mass today.The Sunday mass was underway when the priest suddenly collapsed. He was immediately rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, where he was pronounced dead.
COVID-19: Rivers Government Shut Down School And Warns Churches To Restrict Activities

The Rivers State Government has announced the closure of all schools in the state with effect from Monday, March 23 and directed all religious organisations to restrict their activities as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.In a state-wide broadcast on Friday, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said the action was taken in the interest of

Secondary School Student Dies After Being Bullied & Beaten By His Classmates in Rivers

There has been an influx of condolences and reactions following the tragic death of a secondary school student who was reportedly beaten to death by his classmate.The deceased who was described as an intelligent young man was a victim of bullying which led to his untimely death.According to source who posted the sad news on social media the victim
Police DPO Shot Dead During Clash With Students in Cross Rivers (Photos)

The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Obudu division in northern Cross River State, Gabriel Amawu has been shot dead.Amawu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who hails from Obudu, was shot dead during a clash between the police and some students on Tuesday night.According to CrossRiverWatch, the crisis was between the students of the Fed

Nigerian Man, Barisuka Electrocuted To Death While Charging His Phone In Rivers

A Nigerian Identified as Barisuka, died after he got electrocuted while charging his phone in his room on Monday 9th March in Port-Harcourt, the Capital of Rivers State.A friend of the deceased, Emmanuel Alagiri Jnr, who shared the story online, said the deceased who is his neighbor, was charging his phone, placed it on his body and slept of
Unidentified 29-Year-Old Woman Dies During Sex Romp With Her 31-Yr-Old Lover In Rivers State

The woman and her lover whose names could not be immediately ascertained, were said to have taken a sex enhancement drug during the exercise.According to a report by Sunday Punch, an unidentified 29-year-old woman has died during an alleged sex romp with an unnamed 31-year-old lover who also became unconscious after the act.The lovebirds, whose na

Policeman Shoots Wife Dead During An Argument in Rivers State

Policeman in Rivers state was arrested for allegedly shooting his wife dead during a custody battle of their 9 children.The Policeman identified as Inspector Tuddy Warebayigha and serving at Kaima Police Division in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State shot his wife, Charity dead after shooting her at close range on her legs and
PHOTO: Rivers State Oldest Woman, Itari Umasala Dies At Age 160

The oldest woman in Rivers state, Kean Itubo Itari Umasala has allegedly died at the age of 160 years.According to social media user, Progress Fuby Halliday, the aged woman who is known to be the oldest woman in Rivers state died at the age of 160 after she had reportedly been begging God to take her life since she was 70-year-old.A picture of Uma

PHOTOS: Commotion in Rivers State After Taskforce Beat Hausa Man to Death on The Street

Port Harcourt was thrown into disarray as a man, was allegedly beaten to death by men of the state task force on street.The man whose identity was not confirmed was trading, illegal markets and motor parks. The man was suspected to be a Bureau de change operator near the Presidential Hotel.Spokesman of the state police command, Nnamdi Omoni confir
Fuel Scarcity Looms As Filling Stations Shut Down Operation In Rivers

Filling stations in Port-Harcourt have shut down operations to protest about the arrest of some tanker drivers and seizure of their vehicles.The majority of the filling stations were said to have stopped dispensing fuel to motorists and other consumers since midnight on Tuesday after another tanker was said to have been seized by the State Task Fo

JUST IN: Rivers Govt. Arrest Seven Civil Servants For Working In Multiple State Offices

Seven civil servants working and receiving salaries in different Ministries, Department, and Agencies of the state by Rivers State Government says it has arrested . It also disclosed that it has uncovered over 11,000 civil servants who are working in the different ministries of the government with falsified age, adding that the success was recorde
Ex Rivers Gov. Rotimi Amaechi Calls For Social Media Regulation, Denies Attack By Kidnappers

Nigeria’s transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi has refuted a report that claimed he narrowly escaped being attacked by kidnappers, as he tagged the report ‘fake news.’Amaechi denies claims he was attacked by kidnapper’s, calls for regulation of social mediaThe former Governor of Rivers State was recently enmeshed in a heated exchange thi
JUST IN! Cross Rivers Journalist Agba Jalingo Regains Freedom After 6 Months Behind Bars

The publisher of Cross River Watch, Agba Jalingo, has been released from prison custody after meeting his bail conditions.Jalingo was first arrested by the police in August 2019 on the orders of the Ben Ayade-led Cross River State Government.He was subsequently arraigned for treason and attempting to overthrow the state government due to the highl
2023: Gov. Nyesom Wike Reveals What His Successor Must Do As Rivers Governor

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised all his political associates seeking to succeed as governor to seek the support of the people of the state.Wike said that he will not impose any Governor on the state.Wike spoke during a solidarity visit by leaders and people of Oyigbo Local Government Area on Saturday at the Government House P
See Long Dangerous Snake Killed By Proud Rivers Man in the Forest (Photos)

A proud Rivers indigene shared photos of a long Dangerous snake he encountered today in the Forest. After some moves with the snake, he ended up defeating the long snake by chopping of the head.Just as shared on his Facebook wall. I’m proudly Rivers man,Ogbakiri here I come.It takes a brave heart to kill thisDangerous and Long Snake today,In Ele

Rivers News, Photos and Videos

COVID-19: Cross Rivers Health Commissioner, Betta Edu Accuses NCDC of False Index Reports

Policeman Who Shot Female Colleague Dead in Rivers state, Has Been Dismissed

PHOTOS: Residents Defy Lockdown Order, Seen Butchering Huge Whale Washed Ashore in Rivers

Police Officer Arrested After Shooting Female Colleague, Lovender Elekwachi To Death In Rivers

How A Notorious Cult Leader, Killed By His Gang Members Over Disagreement In Rivers

Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike Vows To Prosecute 22 Staff Who Violate The Lockdown Order In The State

I Take Orders Only From My People, I'm Not A “Beggar Governor” - Rivers Gov. Wike Slams FG

Cross Rivers State Governor Orders All Government Workers Back To Work Immediately

Notorious Kidnapper, Samuel Naakpo Shot Dead By Police In Rivers, Large Cache Of Arms Recovered

Video Of A Bizarre Snake With Hands Killed In Rivers State University

“Thank You Gov. Wike, We’ll Stay At Home” – Catholic Church Rejects Lockdown Ease In Rivers

Governor Wike Orders Caverton Helicopters To Leave Rivers State For Breaching Coronavirus Rules

Photos Of Over 100 People Arrested and Jailed By Rivers Government For Flaunting Lockdown

VIDEO: Lady Cries Out After Rivers State Taskforce Destroy Food Item She Bought

Man Stabbed To Death By His Wife During Heated Argument In Rivers State

Reverend Father, Cyprian Kooro Slumps, Dies During Sunday Mass In Rivers State(Photo)

COVID-19: Rivers Government Shut Down School And Warns Churches To Restrict Activities

Secondary School Student Dies After Being Bullied & Beaten By His Classmates in Rivers

Police DPO Shot Dead During Clash With Students in Cross Rivers (Photos)

Nigerian Man, Barisuka Electrocuted To Death While Charging His Phone In Rivers

Unidentified 29-Year-Old Woman Dies During Sex Romp With Her 31-Yr-Old Lover In Rivers State

Policeman Shoots Wife Dead During An Argument in Rivers State

PHOTO: Rivers State Oldest Woman, Itari Umasala Dies At Age 160

PHOTOS: Commotion in Rivers State After Taskforce Beat Hausa Man to Death on The Street

Fuel Scarcity Looms As Filling Stations Shut Down Operation In Rivers

JUST IN: Rivers Govt. Arrest Seven Civil Servants For Working In Multiple State Offices

Ex Rivers Gov. Rotimi Amaechi Calls For Social Media Regulation, Denies Attack By Kidnappers

JUST IN! Cross Rivers Journalist Agba Jalingo Regains Freedom After 6 Months Behind Bars

2023: Gov. Nyesom Wike Reveals What His Successor Must Do As Rivers Governor

See Long Dangerous Snake Killed By Proud Rivers Man in the Forest (Photos)

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