The Police have arraigned a member of the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe who was allegedly arrested with a huge amount of money in dollars on the eve of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. The lawmaker, who represents Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2 was said to have been arrested with the […]
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Residents of Port Harcourt particularly those plying Choba-NTA road are currently protesting the refusal of Naira notes by commercial drivers at Ozuoba junction. Road users commuting to work via commercial vehicles are stranded as a result of the protest ongoing at Ozuoba junction. This is coming hours after CBN released a guideline stating how to […]
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The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has directed the security agencies to raid any suspected area or premises and clamp down on cultists, militant support groups and other miscreants being used by politicians to disturb the peace, safety and security of the State. Governor Wike has urged anyone with useful information about the camps, […]
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*Wike Approves N500m Take off Grant For Institute Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the release of N500 million as take off grant for the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute (JMOJI) in Port Harcourt. Governor Wike announced the grant at the inauguration of Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute, that was performed by the Chief Justice […]
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Jobs are scarce! For instance, a 2022 report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that about 1. 64 million Rivers State residents were unemployed. In response to the job crises experienced in many parts of the world including Nigeria, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has over the years, organised Job and Employability […]
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*Inaugurates Constituency, Ward Liaison Officers. Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Dr. Abiye Precious Sekibo, former Minister of Transport, does not fill such leadership position to speak on behalf of the State. Governor Wike said Dr. Sekibo is a self-seeking politician who has been unable to attract democratic dividend, of whatever kind, to the […]
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A Port Harcourt resident identified as Mercyparis7 on Facebook has advised residents to be careful this period after the head of a ram was seen at GRA Junction in Port Harcourt, this morning. Mercy, in a post said elections are around the corner and “these power thirsty men” are ready to do anything humanly possible […]
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A woman who sells fruits at a yet-to-be identified junction in Port Harcourt was yesterday crushed to death by a female driver. A Twitter user identified as @sweetchocolatey made this known in a tweet yesterday. According to her, she came out to buy fabric for her classes Today, when the car rammed into the fruit […]
Continue ReadingScores have been injured following a cult clash at the Gambia axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt. The incident which reportedly occurred yesterday night brought panic and the tension in the area, according to sources. A resident of the area in a chat with us, said fight broke out between the rival cult groups known […]
Continue ReadingThere were sporadic shootings in the Mile 2 area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, this morning. The shooting which lasted for few seconds caused scare as people around Iloabuchi and Eagle Island Road scampered for safety. The cause of the gun shots was yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this reports. A […]
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One person was reported killed and scores injured after Police and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, clashed during a protest at the party’s Secretariat in Port Harcourt, today. An eyewitness, made this known in a post on Facebook shortly after the incident. According to him, there was sporadic shooting in the area, as Police […]
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A Police van this morning, somersaulted while chasing a Toyota Camry carrying illegally refined petroleum product popularly known as “Kpofire.” The incident occurred along the Azikiwe Road close to UBA Bank in Port Harcourt. An eyewitness in a chat with us, said the Police Officers were chasing the vehicle at high-speed when they crashed. According […]
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A yet-to-be identified man has accused First Bank in Port Harcourt, of paying him with bundles of paper instead of money. A video of the man and the bank staff arguing and exchanging words was shared by a Facebook user, identified as Omeire Chidinma. According to him, he realized that he was given bundles of […]
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Some pensioners in Rivers State are currently protesting at the State Secretariat in Port Harcourt, over the failure of government to pay their allowances and gratuities The pensioners, were seen carrying placards with inscriptions like, “Wike please pay us, we are dying.” Chairman of the South South Youth Initiative, Saviour Imeabe in a statement during […]
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Fast rising Nigerian singer, Roco Nnadiekwe popularly known as ‘Ja Rule’ has been reportedly killed by security operatives. The musician, a resident of Port Harcourt, was shot in Owerri, Imo State, after he had gone to shoot his music video. This was during a clash with bandits and security operatives, over the weekend. One Obinna Okoro, […]
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E-hailing drivers in Rivers State, have appealed to the State Commissioner of Police, Eboka Friday, to ensure the prosecution of arrested ATM fraudsters to deter others. The drivers, made the appeal in Port Harcourt, after another ATM fraudster was apprehended at Rumudara, yesterday, barely 24 hours one was arrested at the Iwofe axis of Port […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has paraded 14 suspected oil thieves. The suspects, were paraded at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday. The suspects, were reportedly arrested in different parts of the state. The commission, noted that some items were recovered from them and that they will be charged to […]
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Mother of three children abducted by an unknown woman at the Rumukpalusi axis of Eliozu in Obio/Akpor local government area, of Rivers State few weeks ago, has called on the Police to ensure that her kids are rescued. The woman, in a chat with journalists today, said life has been difficult for her family since […]
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A girl was yesterday, beaten to a pulp by her boyfriend at a popular hotel in GRA, Port Harcourt. This was after she had checked-in, with another guy who left the hotel few hours after. Popular broadcast Journalist, Olalekan who made this known in a post on Facebook, noted that in the end, the girl […]
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A resident of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, identified as Dikachi, has called on the state government to with immediate effect seal up manholes in the city as some persons now use them as dump sites. Dikachi, who resides at Anozie street by Ikwerre road, made this known in a chat with our correspondent, […]
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