Awajis George News

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  A middle aged man simply identified as 'Doctor' has allegedly stabbed his female lover nicknamed Ima to death,on Sunday night, 17th August,2025, at Okereke street, Mile one Diobu Port Harcourt in Rivers State. Report says the man had accused his lover of cheating on him,which led to an argument between both of them and in the process,the Man allegedly used a knife to stab her to death. We gathered that the caretaker  of the compound on noticing the development quickly rushed to Azikiwe Police Division,Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt to make a formal complaint on the incident and the prime suspect was arrested . Meanwhile there was mammoth crowd of sympathizers and onlookers who gathered outside the Azikiwe Police Division on Monday morning,18th August 2025 when the corpse of the lady was brought to the station. Our Correspondent who monitored the incident, observed that the corpse of the lady was taken to undisclosed mortuary by the Police few mi...

Written by Nduka Anyanwu In an inspiring development that marks a turning point in Anambra State’s political landscape, Nduka Anyanwu, Special Adviser on Media to the APGA National Chairman, on behalf of Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, reports a historic milestone achieved by the party in the Anambra South Senatorial District. For more than twenty (20) years, the zone had remained under the stronghold of the PDP and YPP, with no candidate from APGA managing to secure the seat. That long-standing political jinx has now been decisively broken, thanks to the strategic vision and resilient leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, and the fearless, innovative leadership of Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa. Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, no APGA candidate had ever won the Anambra South Senatorial seat. Historically, the zone was represented by Senators Ugochukwu Uba (PDP, 1999–2007), Ikechukwu Obiorah (PDP, 2007–2011), Andy Uba (PDP, 2011–2019), and most recently, the late Se...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, says the state government is working to establish the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency, which will take over the responsibilities of the Central Working Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Flood Management, and Control. He explained that the government is engaging the Federal Government and international partners to mobilise resources for improved flood management systems, covering pre-flood measures, interventions during flooding, and post-flood recovery projects, as well as early warning infrastructure. Speaking during a sensitization campaign of the Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, today, Vice Admiral Ibas said the initiative forms part of the state’s proactive strategy to mitigate flooding through awareness, prevention, preparedness, and community participation. Represen...

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu    Residents of  57 Azikiwe street Mile 2 Diobu  area in Port Harcourt are counting their losses, following a fire incident that destroyed property worth millions of naira in the early hours of today.   Our correspondent who visited the area reports that the fire started at about 3am while many tenants were asleep and shop owners have left.   A shop owner affected by the inferno, Mr. Wisdom Jack who deals on Ice block machines said he lost over ten million naira in the incident.   " Both the Ice block machines.Even the ones companies gave me to mould were all affected.I dont have anybody to run to" Mr Jack said.   Another Shop owner, identified as Mr. Chigozie who was equally affected by the incident recounted his losses.     "I have two button hole machines,two weaving machines and three industrial machines,cash of over one million i kept in my shop too,I lost all.But I know my God will make a way f...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu   The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter, has expressed outrage over the recent viral video depicting minors being subjected to dehumanizing treatment in a church setting in Port Harcourt. Describing the incident as “inhumane, barbaric, and a gross violation of children’s rights,” the Association stressed that no religious justification can excuse such abuse. NAWOJ Rivers also questioned the role of parents in the incident, wondering why mothers would willingly subject their children to such cruel and degrading treatment instead of safeguarding them from harm. The Association commended the Rivers State Police Command for its swift and decisive action in arresting the presiding pastor, Pastor Ifediorah Joseph, and other individuals linked to the incident. It, however, urged the Command to ensure that the prosecution process is swift and thorough, so justice is not delayed.  “Children deserve love, care, ...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, aged 41,following a video showing the dehumanizing of minors circulating on social media. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Preliminary investigations revealed that Pastor Joseph allegedly organized a 3-day program for children in his Church, purportedly for "spiritual cleaning," claiming to have been inspired by the Holy Spirit. SP Iringe-Koko noted that upon receiving the information, Operatives from the Command through coordinated intelligence, arrested the pastor and several Church members at the scene. The spokesperson added that a thorough investigation is currently underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, while further updates will be made public as more information becomes available. Meanwhile, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police  Olugbenga Adepoju has reiterated the Com...