AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported that its Air Component of “Operation Delta Safe” has successfully destroyed numerous illegal oil refining sites and barges containing stolen crude oil products across Rivers State. In a statement released … Continue reading NAF bombs illegal refining sites, barges in Rivers state
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Bode George, has expressed concern over the escalating political turmoil in Rivers State, cautioning that if left unaddressed, the crisis could have far-reaching consequences across Nigeria. George made these remarks during an appearance on Arise … Continue reading Rivers state crisis could extend across Nigeria – Bode George
Suspected gunmen reportedly ambushed and killed four members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) near Snake Creek in Buguma, Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred on the waterway in the early … Continue reading Gunmen reportedly kill four NSCDC operatives in Rivers state
Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha and a former contestant on Big Brother Naija, has responded to the reported attempt by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Sim Fubara. An alleged impeachment move against Governor … Continue reading Tacha challenges Rivers lawmakers to disclose Gov Fubara’s crimes
Bode George, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced his deep concern regarding the ongoing crisis within the Rivers State House of Assembly, deeming it as highly distressing. This unsettling situation unfolded on Monday when an … Continue reading Bode George expresses concern over ‘Despicable’ events unfolding in Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has refuted allegations that he has committed any offenses that would justify impeachment by the state House of Assembly. He made this statement on Monday when addressing his supporters at the Assembly Complex. The … Continue reading Fubara denies wrongdoing amidst impeachment proceedings
In a recent incident in Agbonchia community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, a woman, identified as Godslove Olakada, was arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly pouring scalding hot water on her husband, Olakada Ejire, following … Continue reading Woman arrested in Rivers for pouring hot water on husband over N15,000
The Rivers State Police Command has expressed its determination to apprehend and prosecute the assailants responsible for the ambush and killing of one of its Divisional Police Officers (DPO), Bako Angbanshin, in Odumude community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of … Continue reading Police reveal how unknown gunmen killed Rivers state DPO
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the apprehension of 34 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in the Rumuokarali/Rumualogu community within Rivers State’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. A man identified as ‘Daniel Mathew’ was … Continue reading NSCDC apprehends 35 suspected illegal miners in Rivers state
Apprehension has spread across several communities in Odual, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State following reports of gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, allegedly killing two soldiers. The incident transpired on the Ekaago-Ogboloma-Adada road project site, a State Government undertaking, … Continue reading Two soldiers allegedly killed by gunmen, construction workers kidnapped in Rivers community
Gunmen abducted Mrs. Priestba Anthony Wokocha, the Director of News at Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation (RSBC), as she was returning from work last Friday evening. The kidnappers have now contacted her family, demanding a staggering N150 million ransom for her … Continue reading Rivers journalist kidnappers demand N150 million ransom
The Rivers Police Command has arrested a clergyman simply identified as pastor Piler Erekwa for allegedly defiling and impregnating a minor in the state. The Rivers State Police confirmed the pastor’s arrest through a statement issued by its spokesperson, Grace … Continue reading Pastor arrested for allegedly impregnating minor in Rivers state
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a woman in relation to the demise of a barber, popularly known as Otubong, at his residence on Osina Street, Mile 2 Diobu, in Port Harcourt. Sources indicate that the lady, aware of … Continue reading Police arrest woman following boyfriend’s death during marathon sex
The Rivers State Police have apprehended a woman named Abigail for a distressing incident in Rumuodara, Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area. On Saturday, Abigail allegedly stabbed a 12-year-old girl, Oluebube, and left the knife lodged in the victim’s body. Oluebube resides … Continue reading Woman arrested for stabbing 12 year old girl in Rivers
A Twitter user, identified as @LifeOfNapaul, has accused a group of policemen in Rivers State of extorting N40,000 from him and three other individuals. The victim shared his ordeal through a series of tweets, explaining that while traveling in a … Continue reading Investigation launched as policemen in Rivers state extort N40,000 from passengers
In the Ogbogoro area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, pandemonium erupted when a man associated with a task force reportedly punched a tricycle driver named Esikak Esieme to death during a dispute over a N200 ticket levy. … Continue reading Rivers man punches keke driver to death over 200 naira
The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship Play-off kicks off today with an exciting match between perennial champions Enyimba of Aba and former champions Lobi Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. Enyimba played a thrilling 2-2 draw with … Continue reading NPFL: Rivers united aim to strengthen lead as Enyimba and insurance look for first cictories
Police in Rivers State eliminate four alleged cultists accused of terrorizing Rundele and neighboring communities in Emuoha Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Polycap Emeka, revealed during a press briefing in Port Harcourt that the suspects were responsible for … Continue reading Rivers state police kill four suspected cultists in recent operation
A woman who was apprehended for allegedly running a baby factory in the Akudo Azoroh area of Rivers State has confessed to selling the infants for prices ranging from N1.4 to N1.5 million, depending on their gender. The Nigerian police … Continue reading Woman arrested for alleged baby factory operation in Rivers state, admits selling children for N1.4 to N1.5 million
Nigeria has the potential to become one of the world’s best power markets with increased investment and improvements in the electricity value chain, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Speaking at the commissioning of the 240MW, AFAM 3 Fast Power … Continue reading Vice President Osinbajo, inaugurates AFAM 3 power plant, affirms Nigeria’s electricity market has tremendous potential
Senator Magnus Abe, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the last general election, has alleged that Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, was stoned at the Rivers State airport in 2015 by the same individuals who attended a dinner party … Continue reading Tinubu was stoned at Rivers airport in 2015 by the same people praising him now – Magnus Abe
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, expressed gratitude to the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for contributing to his victory in the February 25 presidential election. During the unveiling of the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Flyover Bridge, Tinubu thanked Wike, a chieftain of … Continue reading Tinubu thanks Governor Wike for contribution to his presidential election victory
On Friday, Muhammadu Buhari, announced the approval of the renovation of the dilapidated Ogoni section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. The President gave his approval during the groundbreaking ceremony for three projects in the Wiiyaakara community, Khana Local … Continue reading Buhari gives approval for rehabilitation of dilapidated ogoni axis of east west road in Rivers state
Another cult-related clash occurred in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, resulting in the death of a young man known as Asari, believed to be a member of a cult group. Asari was allegedly shot by a group of five … Continue reading Rivers cult war spreads, resulting in one person being shot dead
Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworokwo, Port Harcourt, matriculated 8,441 students who fulfilled the minimum requirements for admission into the institution’s various programs, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nlerum Okogbule, warning the new students against indecent dressing, examination malpractices, and anti-social activities. Okogbule … Continue reading Rivers State University matriculates 8,441 students
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