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  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have apprehended three suspected kidnappers linked to the kidnap of Mr.Chukwudekwu Emmanuel,a native of Lagos State, who was kidnapped in Etche local government area on the 17th of February 2026.  The suspects Chinedu Okoro 38 year old, a native of Imo State, Okwudiri Njoku, 32 years, a native of Ozuzu in Etche Local Government and  Onyema Sunday, 25 years old from Ika in Akwa Ibom State. A statement by the Command's Public Relations Officer ASP Blessing Agabe stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects specialize in luring unsuspecting victims from different parts of the country through social media platforms , using the images of reputable personalities to gain trust. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended while attempting to kidnap another victim,  Chisom George , who was deceitfully invited from Anambra State under the pretext of inviting ...

  SPONSORED  The Rivers State Judiciary has faulted the Nigerian Bar Association National over its March 26, 2026 press release condemning the jailing of a lawyer for contempt, insisting the trial judge acted lawfully to protect the court’s integrity. In a rejoinder issued by Chief Registrar High Court,David D. Ihua-Maduenyi, Esq., the judiciary said it was necessary to “set the records straight” following reactions to the NBA’s statement on the contempt conviction of Mrs. Lovinah Ugbana Benjamin. Titled: "JUDGES MUST NOT BULLY LAWYERS OR ABUSE POWER TO PUNISH FOR CONTEMPT AS A TOOL FOR INTIMIDATION OF LAWYERS" RE: IN THE MATTER OF CONTEMPT OF COURT BY MRS. LOVINAH UGBANA BENJAMIN IN SUIT NO. PHC/301/2016 CORAM C. NWOGU J., OF THE HIGH COURT OF RIVERS STATE. The state judiciary explained that case in question is Suit No. PHC/301/2016 before Justice Chinwendu Nwogu of the Rivers State High Court, where Mrs. Benjamin served as defence counsel. The statement  read thus "We ...

 Press Release  In a decisive escalation of efforts to combat entrenched criminal networks, the Rivers State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has dismantled suspected kidnapping strongholds in IPO and Igwuruta-Ali, exposing the depth of organized crime operating within the state. The operation, carried out on April 12, 2026, reflects a coordinated security response under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at flushing out criminal enclaves that have long posed threats to residents and commuters along key corridors in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Agabe Kaborlo Blessing, detailed the scope, execution, and outcomes of the joint security operation. Acting on intelligence, tactical teams of the Police, alongside the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSC...

  Press Release  The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council has condemned the unwarranted attack on a Journalist with Naija/Beat/Classic FM, Port Harcourt Amb.Allwell Ene,  by unknown hoodlums. The union while noting that Ene was carrying out a legitimate assignment of news gathering when he was attacked on Monday 13th April , 2026, at Garrison Junction  Port Harcourt, called on the the State Police Command  to effect immediate arrest of the culprits and other necessary actions to alleviate the trauma he went through. A statement signed by the Chairman Comrade Paul Bazia -Nsaneh and Secretary Dr Ijeoma Tubosia said Allwell Ene  was brutally molested  leaving him with multiple lacerations and swollen eyes while the hoodlums removed and destroyed  his phone. They also tore his clothes before bundling him into an unknown place,  before he was rescued. According to the statement “The NUJ  is disheartened over the ugly inci...

  SPONSORED  In a bid to reenergize staff towards enhancing its developmental thrive in Nigeria, The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD)  organised Board and Staff Annual Retreat. The retreat which was held in Port Harcourt was aimed at accelerating CEHRD's Strategy for the year 2026 to 2028. Addressing the participants during the retreat, the coordinator (CEHRD), Dr. Nubari Nabie stated that the retreat gave opportunity for the Vision and Mission of CEHRD to be rekindled so staff can enhance their productivity in alignment with organization objectives. He recounted that CEHRD has had remarkable successes, encouraging staff to continue their impacts on the community without fear or favour. On his part, CEHRD's head of programme, Mr. Styvn Obodokwe reviewed that the organization is known for defending the rights of citizens, urging that it will continue to speak out and hold the government at all levels accountable. Speaking further, Head of Admini...

Written By Nduka Anyanwu  AS NIGERIA APPROACHES A CRITICAL PRE-ELECTION PERIOD, CONCERNS OVER THE INTEGRITY OF OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES INTENSIFY. In a recent view, APGA National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, has raised alarms over the declining state of political competition in Nigeria. He emphasized that the weakening of our democratic system is not merely due to internal party disputes but is rooted in a deeper institutional crisis threatening the very foundations of credible political contestation. According to the view, Nigeria is witnessing a disturbing pattern of intra-party crises across various political entities. These include leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), factional tensions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and internal cohesion challenges within the Labour Party — even in the ruling party, which has yet to face a major internal upheaval. The report asserts that these are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a broader insti...