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By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  As part of Social responsibility and to enhance their relationship with the media, Indorama Eleme Petrochemical Company Limited (IEPCL) organized a one day special event called Happy Hour on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The event which was aimed at celebrating journalists for their work, also marked the retirement celebration of Dr. Jossy Nkwocha, who retired as Head of corporate communication Indorama Eleme Petrochemical Company Limited (IEPCL). In his address during the event, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Munish Mundra, represented by the Chief Technical Officer of the company, Mr Deepu Sivadas, acknowledged the feat that the company has achieved over the years while expressing appreciation to the media for supporting the company, attributed the good relationship between the company and the media to the wonderful goodwill of Nkwocha. He praised Nkwocha for manning the corporate communication department very effectively, stressing that the public relatio...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu A woman identified as Gift in her early 40s has been arrested by the police in Rivers State for allegedly chopping off the cap of her lover's manhood, one Mr. Sunday at Bishop Okoye Street, Mile 3 Diobu Port Harcourt. Reports have it that trouble started when her male lover requested for sex from her but she refused on the grounds that the man, Sunday allegedly takes sex enhancing drugs before making love to her which makes him last for a very long time during intercourse. Mr. Sunday allegedly resorted to beating Miss Gift for refusing him sex and in the process she grabbed his manhood with her mouth and chopped off the cap. #awajisgeorgenews gathered that neighbours were attracted to the scene by loud scream from Mr. Sunday and the timely intervention of the Divisional Police Officer of Nkpolu Police Division and his men, rescued Miss Gift from mob lynching. While, Mr. Sunday was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the Public Rel...

    By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of four persons who were knocked down by a vehicle, on Monday, 12th of May, 2025, along G.U. Ake Road, Eliozu Port Harcourt. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko says One Benson Michael, 36 year old, who was the driver of the vehicle lost control and collided with six pedestrians. Four of the pedestrians were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others sustained injuries and were rushed to Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH for medical attention. According to the statement, the driver of the vehicle has been arrested, while the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) Mortuary. The Command Spokesperson noted that the case will be transferred to the State Traffic Department for further investigation.

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has  urged journalists to  report responsibly, prioritizing peace and the public good interest. The State Chairman of NUJ Rivers Council, Comrade Paul Bazia -Nsaneh stated this when members of the League of Character Clubs International paid a courtesy visit to the Council at the Ernest Ikoli Press center, Port Harcourt. Comrade  Bazia -Nsaneh in a statement by the Council Secretary Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia also urged journalists to avoid  sensationalism while   underscoring  the NUJ's commitment to ensuring that media coverage contributes positively to the unity of the State. He cautioned Journalists on the choice of words, noting the stance aligns with the  ethical codes of journalism, which emphasizes truth, accuracy, fairness. " Journalists should exercise caution in their words they use while writing their reports. NUJ Rivers State Council will do ...

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter, has utterly condemned the stigmatization of a deaf and mute child by women, particularly mothers who were present at the Azikiwe Police Division when the child was brought in for safety.   In a strongly-worded statement jointly signed by the Chairperson, Susan Serekara-Nwikhana, and the Secretary, Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie, NAWOJ condemned the cruel remarks and lack of empathy displayed by some mothers at the station, who reportedly dismissed the child as an "imbecile" undeserving of care.   "It is utterly disgraceful that women, who should naturally be protectors of vulnerable children, were the ones mocking a helpless minor simply because of her disability. This cruel behavior is not only a failure of basic humanity but also a reflection of the deep-seated stigma and ignorance that still plague our society", the statement reads. NAWOJ commended a human rig...

  By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu    Rivers State Government has been called upon to end incessant pirates attacks on the Bille waterways. The call was made when Women from Bille kingdom in Degema local government area of Rivers State on Monday, 12th May, 2025, took to the streets of Port Harcourt to protest the incessant sea pirates’ attacks on their waterways and communities.   The protesters went through the streets of Port Harcourt, storming the Rivers State Government house appealing to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, to come to their rescue.   The protesters appealed for immediate interventions from the government by deploying Security Patrols, requesting marine police and naval units along the Bille waterways to curtail activities of criminals and restore safety.   The women also called for Search and Rescue Operations to take immediate action to locate and secure the release of kidnapped victims.   They appealed for the creation o...