Tag: Rivers State
Nigeria Arrests Suspected Killers Of Ex-militant
Police in the southwestern Nigerian state of Ondo have arrested the suspected killers of an ex-militant, whose murder has sparked…
5 Youth Corps Members Kidnapped
Five members of the National Youth Service Corps, four female and one male, were last night, at about 11.30 pm,…
Thousands Of Supporters Of Rivers Govt. Stage Public Protest Against EFCC
Thousands of supporters for Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s government again stormed the Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital,…
2011: IBB Declares In Abuja
Former military president of Nigeria from 1985 to 1993, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida this afternoon in Abuja formally declared his…
Abuja Declaration: Jonathan Counters Babangida
President Goodluck Jonathan this morning stole the limelight from Nigeria’s former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he fast-forwarded…
Okrikans Disown Sen. Sekibo’s Comments On Amaechi
The people of Okrika, in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State have condemned the statement credited to the Chairman…
Teams Get Set For Final-8 Play Offs
As the dunk off date for season ending Final-8 Play-offs of the Nigeria Premier League draws closer, expectations are getting…
Man Walks Naked To Earn N20,000
There was a bizarre sight in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, recently when a motor spare parts trader, Chijioke Amaa,…
Dr. Sekibo Lacks Credibility For Any Public Debate —RSG
The Rivers State Government says former Transport Minister, Dr Abiye Sekibo lacks credibility to discuss development issues in the state,…
Sekibo Accepts Governor Amaechi’s Challenge To Open Debate
Barely a week after Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State threw a challenge at anybody criticizing his administration of…
Ensure Effective Voter Registration Eexercise, Amaechi Urges INEC
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares for the voters’ registration exercise, the Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi…
Rivers To Launch Free Education
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State says his administration plans to launch its free education policy on October 1,…
No Tenure Extension For Gov Oni, Others
Against all expectations, there will be no tenure extension for Governor Segun Oni of Ekiti State and other state governors…
The Humiliation Of A Governor
The fanfare that heralded the visit of First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan to Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, last…
New ChairmanSworn-in for Okirika
Following the controversial resignation of Mr Tamunokuro George-Obah,due to the disagreement between Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State and Mrs.…
Kidnappers Release Wife of Former Council Boss…Husband Refuse To Disclose Amount Of Ransom Paid
Mrs, Soye Aroloye Brown, wife of the former Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Council of Rivers State, located along Aker…
Confusion Over LG Boss’ Resignation
The controversial two-day visit of wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan and her disagreement with her host, Governor Chibuike…
Ex-MEND Commander’s Corpse Still Missing —Brother
Four days after he was murdered in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the corpse of Soboma George, Commander of…
Gunmen Demand N100m To Free Kidnapped Wife Of Ex-LG Boss
Kidnappers of Mrs. Soye Aroloye Brown, wife of the former Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Council of Rivers State, who…
Ex-Council Chairman’s Wife Kidnapped
Unidentified gunmen at about 7.30 p.m. yesterday stormed the shop of Mrs. Soye Aroloye Brown, wife of the former Chairman…
Death Of Militant Leader: Nigerian Soldiers On Red Alert
Soldiers are now on red alert in Port Harourt, capial of Rivers State, South South Nigeria, following the killing of…
Jonathan’s Wife Visits Port Harcourt
Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, has arrived Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital in company of the wife of…
Desperate Politicians Want Me To Share Govt. Money –AMAECHI
Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State has accused some politicians, who were in government a few years ago when people…
Youths of Delta, Bayelsa to Clash in 1st Marine Swimming Classics
The youths of Delta and Bayelsa States would clash when the 1st Marine Swimming Classics hold at the swimming stretch,…
Rivers PDP Crisis Deepens
The battle of supremacy between the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, South South Nigeria, and the factional members…
Team Assesses Justice Sector Reforms
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the European Union (EU), the National Judicial Institute (NJI) and the…
Amaechi Drags ‘Militants’ To Football Pitch
A three-day football talent hunt organised by the Rivers State Government through its Social Rehabilitation Committee has commenced in Port…
Illegal Bunkerers Attack Police Post, Kill COP
A police inspector, Stephen Ode, attached to the Tai Police Division in,Tai Local Government Area of Ogoniland, Rivers State, South-South…
12 Arrested Over Cult-Related Activities
The Rivers State Government, South-South Nigeria, has reiterated that the reason behind the arrest of 12 persons at 25 Ohaeto…
Disabled Athletes Storm Govt House
Disabled athletes in Rivers State yesterday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, in their wheelchairs, crutches and walking sticks, protesting…