Rivers Federal Lawmaker Arraigned, Remanded in Custody

Rivers Federal Lawmaker Arraigned, Remanded in Custody

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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Breaking News: Port Harcourt Residents Protest Rejection of Old Naira Notes

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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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, in a state broadcast in Port Harcourt on Monday

WIKE DIRECTS SECURITY AGENCIES TO CLAMPDOWN ON CULTISTS, MILITANTS 

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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L-R: Rivers State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Simeon Amadi; Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Chief Justice of Nigeria; Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike; Justice Mary Odili, JSC (rtd), her husband, former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili and Benue State governor, Dr Samuel Ortom at the inauguration of the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute in Port Harcourt on Friday.

Press Release: CJN INAUGURATES JUSTICE MARY ODILI JUDICIAL INSTITUTE

 *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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NECA-ELANHUB JOB & EMPLOYABILITY FAIR

REGISTER NOW for PORT HARCOURT JOB & EMPLOYABILITY FAIR 2022

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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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike addressing Constituency and Ward Liaison Officers who were inaugurated in Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday.

Press Release: 2023 Election – Abiye Can’t Speak For Rivers – WIKE

 *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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Head of Ram Seen On The Road in PH, Residents Panic

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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Female Driver Crushes Fruit seller To Death in Rivers

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 […]

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Scores Injured As Cult Groups Clash In Diobu

Scores 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 […]

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Rivers APC: One Feared Dead, Scores Injured As Protest Disrupts Congress

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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Rivers: Police Van Somersaults While Chasing Kpo Fire Operators In PH

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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Bank Allegedly Pays Customer With Paper Instead of Money In PH

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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Again, Pensioners Protest In Rivers

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 PH Singer Shot Dead In Owerri

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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Wike's Car Gift to Customary Court Chairmen, a "misplaced priority" - Stakeholders

Rivers: We Have Lost More Than One Million Naira To ATM Thieves – E-hailing Drivers

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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Breaking: NSCDC Parades 14 Suspected Oil Thieves In Rivers

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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Rivers: Mother of Abducted Children Cries For Help

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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Lady Beaten To A Pulp By Her Boyfriend In A Hotel in PH

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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Rivers State: Manholes Are Now Dump Sites – PH Resident

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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