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Shootings by suspected land grabbers at a farmland in Akpajo-Eleme community of Eleme LG of Rivers State claim one life, with many injured

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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 of Nigerian Army uncovers illegal refinery occupying 40 plots of land, concealed beneath dense forest at Odagwa, Etche LG of Rivers

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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…
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu flags off the Renewed Hope Initiative with Elderly Support Scheme in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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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…
Family demands justice for Ndidi Livingstone, the CDC chairman of Mgboshimini community in Rivers who was shot dead inside his church

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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,…
Chairman of Andoni LG Erastus Awortu, alerts security operatives of plans to breach peace in Rivers through politically sponsored protests

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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…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara says his decisions on the crisis in the state were not out of intimidation, but for peace in the state.

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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…
Rampaging gunmen abduct health worker, wife, others in Kogi community

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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…
Security guards apprehend 2 notorious robbers attempting to vandalise iron gates of Emmanuel Anglican Church in Obio-Akpor LG of Rivers State

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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 Unity House Foundation, UHF, to launch Education Champions League aka ECL Quiz and Debate Competitions for secondary school students

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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…
Federal lawmakers, supporters gather in Port Harcourt for massive walk in solidarity with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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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…
Gunmen kill four soldiers, while two staff members of an oil company are missing in an attack on a military patrol team by gunmen in Rivers

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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.
NACCIMA urges end to political actors to end ongoing crisis in Rivers and face governance to boost Investments into the state.

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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…
Some girls tested for virginity were issued certificates after passing in a ceremony by people of Ogu Kingdom in Ogu/Bolo LG of Rivers State

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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…
Court remands suspended Rivers traditional ruler, Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi, over 50 others in prison over alleged murder of DPO Bako Angbashim.

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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…
2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

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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…
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