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  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) in a bid to strengthen the capacity of key stakeholders on Advocacy, organized a CEHRD Staff and Alliance Members Advocacy Accelerated Training for State Institutions, Civil Society Organizations and its staff members in Port Harcourt. The training is part of CEHRD's effort to have a seamless relationship with River State Agencies and CSOs to actualize a State Standard of Operation to strengthen the implementation of The Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in Rivers State. Speaking after the event, Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) Project Lead for Strengthening the Implementation of VAPP Law in Rivers State, Mr. Josiah Egbilika remarked that it was necessary to build the capacity of State Institutions, CSOs and its Staff Members on Advocacy. He noted that the training was necessary to build a collaborative efforts towards actualizing the common...

By: Lanre Olagunju When news broke that the children abducted from the Oriire Community had been rescued, it brought a collective sigh of relief across the country. For their families, the nightmare had finally ended. For the security personnel involved, it was the successful conclusion of what must have been days of painstaking intelligence gathering, operational planning and immense personal risk. But as the celebrations subside, perhaps the more important question is not simply how the children were rescued, but what the operation tells us about the future of security in Nigeria. For years, insecurity was viewed through institutional silos, with successful operations judged by which agency deserved the credit. Yet criminals do not distinguish between the police, the military or intelligence services; they exploit gaps between agencies,  making the growing culture of inter-agency collaboration one of the most encouraging developments in Nigeria’s security architecture. The Oriire...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has condemned the gruesome killing of one OSPAC official and three other persons in Omoku town, Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government area of the State. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Blessing Agabe, one Obidi Emenike also sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment. The State Commissioner of Police,  Olugbenga  Adepoju, described the incident as unfortunate, disturbing and a threat to the relative peace currently being enjoyed in Rivers State.  CP Adepoju assured the public that those responsible for the heinous crime will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law. The Commissioner of Police further enjoined all community-based security groups and local vigilante outfits across the State to work in close collaboration with the Rivers State Police Command under the supervision of ...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering and the IGP X-Squad, has successfully dismantled a pipeline vandalism network operating in Adamawa State, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of 285 pieces of vandalized Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines. Acting on credible intelligence received on 9th July 2026, operatives intercepted a J5 bus fully loaded with suspected vandalized NNPC pipelines along the Yola–Numan Road in Adamawa State. The vehicle was driven by one Paul Joshua and accompanied by one Paul Ishiyaku. The operation subsequently led to the arrest of seven suspects identified as Haruna Usman (28), Haruna Muhammed Sule (30), Dabus Peter (38), Ahmad Adamu (19), Sadik Ibrahim (31), Paul Joshua (49), and Paul Ishiyaku (48). Further searches conducted during the operation resulted in the recovery of two hundred and eighty-five (285) pieces of van...

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Ministry of Education has directed that all public and private primary and secondary schools in the State shall officially close for the 2025/2026 academic session on Friday, 17th July, 2026, in accordance with the approved academic calendar. The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, stated today this while monitoring the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination across selected secondary schools in the State. Dr. Nwagor expressed satisfaction with the peaceful, orderly, and transparent conduct of the examination, commending students, school administrators, and examination officials for adhering to established examination guidelines. According to the Commissioner, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, provided every necessary support to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination. In his word "The Government has prov...

Written By The Redemption Era Media Team  IMO STATE: Building a Better Future Together The 2027 General Elections present an opportunity for the people of Ahiazu and Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency to choose a representative whose commitment is rooted in service, integrity, accountability, and genuine concern for the welfare of the people. Hon. Nduka Anyanwu has stepped forward to offer purposeful and people-centered leadership. His candidacy is driven not by personal ambition, but by a lifelong commitment to community development, youth empowerment, quality education, accessible healthcare, infrastructure renewal, and transparent governance. Having grown up in Ahiazu Mbaise, Hon. Nduka Anyanwu  understands firsthand the challenges facing our communities. He knows that decisions made in Abuja have direct consequences for families, businesses, farmers, students, women, and young people across Ahiazu and Ezinihitte. His vision is to ensure that our voices are heard where...