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Gunmen kill Rivers DPO, Amgbanshin

Gunmen suspected to be cultists, on Friday evening, murdered a Divisional Police Officer in Rivers State, Bako Amgbanshin. The gunmen were said to have captured and dismembered Amgbanshin in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state. The miscreants had

Rivers Police arrest House of Reps member with $498,100 cash, distribution list in Rivers

Rivers State Police Command deployed to INEC Headquarters arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, a member House of Representatives. Chinyere Igwe is a member of the House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency. He was arrested with

Rivers State Notorious Kidnapper, Wani, Killed

Mr. Don Wani, the notorious kidnapper behind the killing of 23 persons in Omoku in Rivers state, has been killed. The suspected militant leader, was killed in a combined operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Army at a border town between

Rivers Assembly Threatens To Impeach Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Saturday, accused the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of dishonesty. Torizone understands that the lawmakers threatened to resume impeachment proceedings against him if he continues to breach the constitution. The

Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Rivers

Unknown gunmen have killed the paramount ruler of Anwunugbokor, a community in Ahaoda West Local Government Area of Rivers State. Chief Innocent Ekwereogwu, who until his assassination was the chairman of the Ubie Council of Chiefs, was gunned down in his

NAF Bombs Illegal Refinery In Rivers

The Nigerian Airforce has reportedly conducted an air strike on an illegal oil refining site at Dariama Village, in River State. The Navy conducted the airstrikes through Operation Delta Safe, as part of a military onslaught against crude oil thieves and their

Rivers Govt Shut Down AIT, Raypower

Governor Similayi Fubara-led Rivers State Government has shut down the operations of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Newsmen reports that the media organization made this known in a statement on its

Seven travellers kidnapped on Rivers waterways

No fewer than seven travellers have been reportedly abducted along the Onne waterways in Rivers State. It was gathered that gunmen struck on Monday when the travelers were onboard the boat heading for Port Harcourt. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed

Virgins initiated into womanhood in Rivers

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Ogu Town in Rivers State buzzed with excitement as virgins underwent the Iria ceremony, marking their official transition into womanhood. The event, deeply rooted in the Wakirike people's culture, showcased tradition and community

Dozens killed as explosion rocks Rivers

Over 20 persons have been killed following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the incident occurred after the youths allegedly broke a pipeline belonging to one

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Rivers Police Rescues 15 Abducted Passengers

Rivers State Police Command on Tuesday, June 20, rescued 15 passengers abducted in a commercial bus in Egbeda axis of Emohua local government area of the state. The passengers were rescued after a gun battle between the police and the kidnappers. Nnamdi Omoni

Rivers state PDP chairman, Akawor resigns

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor has resigned. Akawor's resignation followed his appointment as Federal Commissioner representing the state at the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC

BREAKING: Rivers Attorney-General, Adango resigns

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Prof. Zacchaeus Adango, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has resigned his office. Adango disclosed this in his resignation letter, forwarded on Thursday to the office of the governor of the state