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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

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Monkeypox spreads to Akwa Ibom, Rivers state

A few days after the monkeypox disease was recorded in Bayelsa, it has spread to Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, causing panic in neighbouring states in the south-south and south-east regions. Charles Udoh, Akwa Ibom state commissioner for information and strategy

Patrick Vieira appointed new Crystal Palace manager

Patrick Vieira has been named Crystal Palace's new manager on a three-year contract. The Premier League side wanted a new boss in charge ahead of Monday's return to pre-season training. Talks continued throughout the week, even though an initial agreement

Rivers state government confirms Lassa Fever outbreak

Rivers State Ministry of Health has confirmed a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The state's Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh said the disease outbreak has claimed the life of one person. One of the cases was confirmed after the death of

Suspected cultists kill vigilante member in Rivers

Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed a vigilante, Uche Orukwo at Obidanso waterfront, Mile 1, Diobu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident happened on Saturday, April 7, 2024, when members of the Diobu Vigilante Group, DVG, accompanied by policemen

Why we resigned - 5 Rivers commissioners

The unending political rift in Rivers has taken a fresh twist with five Commissioners resigning. Their resignations were contained in separate letters addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo. The mass resignation is the second

MBGN 2019: Miss Rivers, Douglas emerges winner

Miss Rivers, Nyekachi Douglas, has won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2019 crown. The contest took place at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Bayelsa State on Friday. Miss Nyekachi defeated 36 other contestants to become the most beautiful girl