Rivers
Gunmen Kill Police Inspector in Rivers
On Thursday, the Rivers State Police Command reported that unidentified gunmen had fatally shot one of its officers, Sunday Baba. The Command issued a concise statement via its official handle, disclosing that Mr. Baba, a police inspector stationed at Rumuolumeni area, tragically lost his life while on duty on Wednesday. Expressing the sober reality faced […]
Military bombs seven illegal refineries in Rivers
The air component of Operation Delta Safe conducted operations resulting in the obliteration of seven illegal refining sites scattered across different locations in Rivers State. Additionally, military aircraft bombed four boats carrying illegally refined products heading southwards during the operations. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian […]
Majority of Rivers schools dilapidated, says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, emphasized the commitment of his administration to address the challenges facing the educational sector in the state. He made these remarks during a thanksgiving service organized by the Okrika Local Government Area chapter of the ‘Simplified Movement’ to celebrate his victory at the Supreme Court. Represented by Awajinombek Abiante, the […]
Gunmen kidnap Channels TV reporter in Rivers, demand N30m
Gunmen abducted Channels Television journalist and reporter, Mr. Joshua Rogers, from his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday night. Rogers, known for covering news related to the Rivers State Government House, was reportedly followed home after finishing work. The assailants intercepted him as he exited his car, brandishing a […]
We’ll partner FG to provide housing for Rivers people – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has pledged to collaborate closely with the Federal Government to tackle the housing challenges faced by low-income earners in the state. This partnership aims to alleviate the housing pressure experienced by citizens, impacting both low and medium-income earners. During a courtesy visit by the management team of the Federal […]
Abducted Rivers gov candidate regains freedom
The Rivers State governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general election, Sobomabo Jackrich, who was abducted from his residence in the Usokun community in the Degema Local Government Area of the state, has been freed. Gunmen raided his home in the early hours of Monday, also killing two of his aides […]
Two feared killed as men in military uniform kidnaps Jackrich
…he was arrested by other security agencies – Police Men disguised in military uniforms have apprehended Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich, the National Rescue Movement candidate in the 2023 elections in Rivers State. He was taken from his residence in Usokun, Degema Local Government Area, on Monday morning and transported to an undisclosed location. According to George […]
60 Reps demand immediate resignation of PDP chair, Damagun
… accuse him of anti-party activities, serving interest of APC … accused Damagun of plot to impeach Rivers State Governor, Fubara A group of 60 federal lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), forming the opposition lawmaker’s coalition, has issued a stern ultimatum, threatening to leave the party unless certain demands are met regarding the […]
Rivers Police arrest man for allegedly abducting, defiling teenager
The police in Rivers State have arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Prince, for allegedly abducting and defiling a 13-year-old girl in Ogbogoro community, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The mother of the girl had alleged that the suspect kidnapped her daughter at a lonely spot and repeatedly defiled her for […]
Five sentenced to death for killing vigilante commander
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday convicted and sentenced five people to death by hanging or or lethal injection until they are confirmed dead for the murder of one Umezuruike Alex. Those convicted and sentenced to death are: Okechuwu Orji from the Atali community in Obio-Akpor, Igwe Promise, Iheanyi Igwe […]