Tag: Rivers State
Rivers: Gunmen shoot printer George Sopruchi dead
An eyewitness who craved anonymity told our correspondent that the gunmen trailed the printer to Abakiliki Street in Diobu at…
Rivers governor Fubara loses mother-in-law
Sequel to that women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State under the auspices of Rivers Women Unite…
Wigwes’ funeral: Akpabio tackles Fubara over ‘struggle for power’
Politicians, why do or die power struggle when we’ll all die? — Fubara By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Should politicians struggle…
Wigwes’ funeral: Dignitaries cheer as Amaechi, Fubara meet, shake hands (Photos)
The venue of meeting of the incumbent Fubara and former Governor Amaechi is at ongoing final funeral service for the…
Foundation to launch Education Champion League in Rivers
According to Kingsley Wali, the Convener of the Foundation, the aim of the Education Champion League ECL "is to bridge…
Fubara, Wike political battles scaring off investors from Rivers – Wali
As a way out of quagmire, Wali, who is also a lawyer, charged the the media to downplay the reportage…
‘Those cherished by God don’t stay long,’ Fubara says in tribute to Wigwe
Fubara also enjoined members of the Port Harcourt One Love Family to uphold and continue with those social impact endeavours…
Troops uncover 1m litres stolen crude oil at Rivers’ illegal refinery site
Eight reservoirs and five coking pots at the new site, with each reservoir having a minimum of 100,000 litres of…
JTF uncovers 14 massive illegal refining sites in Rivers
The OPDS Commander who visited the location of the illegal refinery said it was uncovered based on intelligence information.
Massive illegal refineries with 2.7m litres refining capacity per day uncovered in Rivers
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigeria Navy has uncovered 15 massive illegal refining camps, each equipped with six cooking pots and…
One dead, 5 injured as land grabbers invade farmland in Rivers
Available information indicated that the suspected land grabbers who were armed with dangerous weapons invaded the farmland in Akpajo and…
Troops uncover illegal refinery occupying over 40 plots of land in Rivers (Photos)
Six labourers working at the expansive illegal oil refinery capable of producing about three million litres of adulterated petroleum products…
Remi Tinubu launches RHI Support for Elderly in Rivers
Senator Tinubu also assured that the young, old and less privileged persons will be assisted as a way of empowering…
Gunmen shoot CDC Chairman dead inside Church in Port Harcourt
The Late Ndidi Livingstone and his wife, Patience, celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary in July 2023, while on December 21,…
Andoni LG boss alleges plot to breach peace in Rivers through protests
The chairman also enjoined traditional rulers and Chiefs of the various communities of Andoni to ensure collaboration with the security…
My decisions not borne out of fears or intimidation – Fubara
Governor Fubara made this known while addressing Rivers people at the maiden state banquet held by his administration at Government…
Rivers: 2 kidnapped South Koreans regain freedom after 18 days
South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed this in a statement, saying their release was secured yesterday and they have been moved…
2 notorious robbers caught while stealing from church in Rivers
One of the suspects who gave his name simply as Henry, 19 years old, and from Oguta in Imo State…
Rivers crisis not ethnic, but twisted politics – Wenenda Wali
Worried about the chaotic atmosphere and needless tension being created in Rivers, the UHF helmsman said those determined to divide…
Rivers: Federal lawmakers lead supporters in solidarity walk for Fubara (Photos)
The peaceful protesters are saying that Governor Fubara is being intimidated and chocked up because he refused to be loyal…
Four soldiers dead, 2 oil workers missing in gunmen ambush in Rivers
The deceased soldiers were attached to the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army.
Endless political crisis inimical to economic growth of Rivers – NACCIMA
According to him, for the state to grow economically, there must be deliberate infrastructural development across the 23 LGAs, as…
Rivers girls pass virginity tests, issued certificates.
The rite of passage is called Iria, an ancient ceremony done to mark the transition of girls, usually virgins, into…
Rivers traditional ruler, over 50 others remanded over murder of police DPO
The traditional rulers and the other suspects were remanded in prison after the court rejected request for their bail by…
Rivers: Wanted cult kingpin 2 Baba- led gang kills 5 people, vows to kill more
According to sources, 2 Baba who has a total bounty of N101 million placed on his head by Governor Siminalayi…
Four Civil Defence officers shot dead by pirates in Rivers
Recent reports by users of waterways in Rivers indicated increased activities of attacks by deadly pirates.
Wike: What I will never allow anyone to do in Rivers
A crisis had erupted in Rivers on Monday over an attempt by some lawmakers in the Rivers Assembly believed to…
Rivers crisis: Wike owns up, says it’s about ensuring his political relevance
However, the President Bola Tinubu and the PDP Governors' Forum have intervened in the crisis between the Minister and Fubara.
Rivers: Oyigbo flood victims agonise over losses
The victims who lamented that they were unable to salvage most of their possessions before their houses were overwhelmed by…
Nigerian Army seeks more recruits from Rivers, Delta States
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, worried by the low representation of Rivers indigenes in the army,…