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Youths from Ilotombi community in Andoni local government area of Rivers State have called to an end, the insecurity plaguing the area and it's environs.  The Leadership of the Youth body in a communique issued at the end of their meeting, appealed to relevant stakeholders to wade into the crisis to ensure there is peace and stability in the area. The communique below 👇  OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ BY THE ILOTOMBI YOUTH FORUM (IYF) ON THE HEIGHTENED INSECURITY IN ILOTOMBI TOWN AND ITS NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES IN ANDONI LGA, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA ‎ ‎6th March 2026 ‎ ‎PREAMBLE ‎ ‎We, the youths of Ilotombi Community, having convened today, wish to address the public regarding the escalating insecurity and threats to lives and property over the past three months in Ilotombi Town and neighbouring communities within the Andoni mainland, stretching to Oyorokoto and beyond. ‎ ‎After careful deliberation on recent developments, we hereby present the following resolutions: ‎ ‎1. That we, the ...

Special Report: Contrary to misinformation of Non-Performance being circulated by political adversaries of the Ahoada West Council Chairman, Hon Cheta Epelle Eugene, these are some of the projects/activities Hon. Eugene have carried out within five months in office while a lot of projects to be situated in some other communities are awaiting approval by the legislators. 1. Construction of solar water scheme, in some communities of AWELGA 2. Completion of Ebriba II town hall. 3. Restoring peace to Ukpeliede community.  4. He has also purchased about 3 to 4 coastal bus, used by the council staff. 5.Ongoing rehabilitation of Odhiogbokor Community Primary School  6.Acquisition of Land for Ahoada West Market (Mbiama market) . The Chairman has also sent list of projects to be carried out in almost all the communities in Ahoada West awaiting approval by the legislators.  Hon Eugene prioritizes welfare of workers and also prompt in paying of workers salaries.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). DCP Placid, psc (+), mni, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria forstudied Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)   He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy, Kano, in 1996, and was commissioned in August 1998.   He has attended several professional and...

SPONSORED  Some natives has described as  outright falsehood  the  information circulated on Facebook page of Winnie Miller on Sunday,March 8,2026  that the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State,Hon Cheta  Epelle Eugene instructed a town crier to go around the village announcing that nobody should grant interview to the press,last  Saturday. Some residents of the LGA, including Osiga King,the Security Coordinator Of Ukpeleide Community in Ahoada West LGA described the report as one of the  many lies fabricated to dent the image of Hon Eugene. Mr King disclosed that,contrary to the falsehood peddled by the content creator, residents of the community including a youth leader came out to grant interview to the press yesterday as seen in an online video and pictures.   Mr King also urged the general public to disregard information that the Chairman is a 'woman beater'. He maintained that the Ahoada West Council Boss is ver...

Sponsored  Relief International Africa note with dismay misinformation being peddled in some section of the media and social media that Miss Ogadinma Uchechi Minnie who was allegedly assaulted by the brother to Eugene Chita Epelle Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State was forced to attend a meeting geared towards peaceful resolution of the matter.  We categorically state that Miss Ogadinma Uchechi  consented to the peaceful resolution of the issue contrary to speculations that Relief International Africa and  Civil Society coalition coerced her to resolve the issue with the Ahoada West Chairman amicably.   For the records The coalition of civil society led by me Comr. Green Isaac,   Executive Director of the Relief International Africa and Coordinator of Relief Human Rights Clinic, led her to several, Stakeholders like FIDA and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and represented her on radio and TV stations at no moneta...

Written By Nduka Anyanwu  APGA National Secretary (Representing APGA National Chairman)in an IPAC Meeting where in resolutions emerged as Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey, recent developments surrounding the 2026 Electoral Act have sparked widespread concern among political stakeholders, civil society, and the general populace. Chief among these issues is the controversial provision mandating all political parties to conduct electronic registration of their members—an innovation that, while seemingly progressive, raises profound questions about its compatibility with Nigeria’s democratic principles. During the recent Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) meeting, Yusuf Dantalle, the organization’s National Chairman, articulated a stark warning: the mandatory e-registration requirement represents an “aberration to democracy.” He argued that it risks undermining the very fabric of our democratic process by restricting party membership, complicating defect...