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  In a two day training for farmers in Benin City the Edo State capital farmers came to the conclusion that the solution to climate change and food crises is agroecology. Health of Mother Earth Foundation ,HOMEF; organized a dialogue and practical agroecological trainings for over fifty farmers on how to improve the quality of their farm lands and have a healthy farming system. Chemical intensive Agriculture is not only harmful to the soil but contributes to climate change and endangers the health of farmers and the Environment. On the quest to increase soil fertility and boost yields with the use of chemicals, farmers unknowingly endanger their economic future and further sign into a lifetime of health problems. Frequent exposure to chemical pesticides can cause cancer and other neurological, immunologic, respiratory and reproductive diseases.  Programmes Manager, Health of Mother Earth Foundation,Joyce Brown stated that the essence of the training was to highlight the challe...

 Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr  Ipalibo  Banigo has urged Christians to avoid actions that would not glorify God because, He has destined man to praise His Glory.   Dr. Banigo stated this during the Convention and Special Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of Kingdom Life Gospel Outreach Ministries in Port Harcourt yesterday.   Dr. Banigo said a few people still have trouble and get disappointed after giving their lives to Christ, which she attributed to faulty foundation, adding that the righteous needs to go back and correct the faulty foundation. “So many things can cause strongholds and it has to be dealt with, so many people say Rivers State has a proud heritage. I say no, I reject proud heritage, we have a goodly heritage, strongholds like, pride, soul ties, immortality, ancestral issues, we need to get back to the foundation, because we have been predestined, according to the purposes of Him, who works in us after His counsel and Will”.  Dr. Banigo ...

 The Rivers State Police Command in recent time has been turning out achievements after another ,due to the proactive approach adopted by the Commissioner of Police Mr Eboka Friday to tackle all criminal elements in the state. It is on that note the police paraded nine suspects for various offenses  across the State Parading the suspects Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer ,PPRO;Mr Nnamdi Omoni told Newsmen that Officers and Men of the Anti-Kidnaping Unit  on the 21st of this month, arrested one  Precious Amadi 27year old and Williams Okon 20 year old for kidnapping  one Olaide Oluwaseunn  along the Abacha Road.  The PPRO said in the course of investigation, the suspects led the police to  their camp at Obeama in Oyigbo Local Government Area where the victim was rescued unhurt . similarly, the trio of Bright Williams  22years , Queen  Edem 20 years old and Ndidi Apaka  were arrested in connection with the case of kidnapping...

  Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo  Banigo has called on all well- meaning citizens, especially the male folk to join the campaign to end violence against women and girls.   Dr. Banigo made this call in her good will message from the Government House in Port Harcourt , to commemorate the 2021, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.   The Deputy Governor who urged the male folk to be strong advocates in the quest to eliminate violence against women and girls, noted that violence against women and girls increase in the society during crises.   She said it manifests in physical, sexual and psychological means and most times perpetrated by trusted family members, while the rest of society look the other way, explained that sometimes women are also culpable when it comes to violence against fellow women.   Dr. Banigo said the State Government under the leadership of Governor Wike takes the security and wellbeing ...

  By  Martha Igbiks Rivers State Government have assured of the completion of the Port- Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project before 2023. The State Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja who gave the assurance after inspecting the ongoing construction work at Rumuola, Diobu,  Moscow road and Borokiri pumping stations in Port- Harcourt, said Governor Wike conceived the idea having the people in mind. Dr Jaja however lamented on the slow pace of the work at  Rumuola pumping project site, urging the constructors to speed up  work and called for the employment of Rivers youth. On his part, the Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project, Chief Ibiabia Walter said, he is hopefully that the constructors will deliver the project on schedule. The PH Water Project when completed is expected to provide quality water supply for residents of Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor Local Government Are...

  Violence Against Women and Girls having reached pandemic proportion especially with COVID-19 hit, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists ,NAWOJ; Rivers State is calling for strengthened actions and resources to address the menace. The Association said this while kicking off the 16 Days Activism  Against Gender Based Violence ,GBV; in the state. NAWOJ noted that as lockdown measures were implemented  to stop the spread of coronavirus, violence against women, especially domestic violence  intensified  as school closures and economic strains left women and girls poorer, out of school and out of jobs, making them more vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, forced marriage, and harassment.  The Association believes that ending violence against women will require strengthened actions by the government through  more investment in women and girls regretting that  formal reports of domestic violence have decreased as survivors find it harder to seek he...

 The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has directed that, it would carry out independent  structural evaluation on houses that are above two storey building ,which is three floors to avoid building collapse in the State.   Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Austen Ben Chioma made the disclosure  when members of Nigeria Institute of Builders paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Port Harcourt. Hon. Ben Chioma also said that a monitoring team from the ministry made up of professionals have been going round to ensure that builders comply with  laid down building  standards as provided by the State Ministry of Urban Development. He however, regretted that most Land Developers do not comply with basic structural requirements like the  EIS, SAR&P  and soil tests which are meant to determine the soil's ability to carry a particular building in a given area. The Commissioner noted that much as th...

 Four suspects who specialize in manufacturing fake Automotive lubricants have been arrested by the Rivers State Police command. The suspects Onyema Ugochukwu,Okiri Godbless, Ogbonna Emmanuel and Okubo-Ebi Ugochukwu were arrested at Abel Jumbo street in Mile two Diobu PortHarcourt City Local Government Area where illegal petroleum products such as grease , engine oil were produced and sold. Parading the suspects at the scene of crime , Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni said men of the state Criminal Investigation Department, CID;  stormed the area following a tip off. One of the suspects and manager of the illegal company Onyema Ugochukwu from Imo state said they buy lubricants in a very large quantities and sell to unsuspecting retailers.  He explained the process of making the lubricants . The suspect however denied involvement in an illegal refining of crude product, adding that the company was legally registered. Our Correspondent  reports that item...

  Over 100 women drawn from Niger Delta states  staged a peaceful protest blocking the gates of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Headquarters at Eastern By-Pass in Port Harcourt. Our correspondent reports that the protesting women under a group known as WAILING WOMEN OF THE NIGER DELTA called for the constitution of a new substantive board of the NDDC. They also called for the dissolution of the interim board headed by Effiong Akwa and removal of the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, adding that women should be part of the proposed new Board.  Coordinator of the group Adienbo Odighonin, who spoke on behalf of the women said the current board is operating illegally and the forensic audit should be made public immediately.   Meanwhile, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Rivers State, ACP UM Ogechi, who listened to the women invited them to the command for negotiation but the women declined the invitation of ACP. ...

  A magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded Mrs Oluchi Nkemjika who poured hot water on her nine-year-old housemaid. The suspect  was arrested last week after one of her neighbours at paradise avenue alerted the police when she attempted to conceal the incident. The presiding Chief Magistrate S. Harry who adjourned the matter to the 6th of December also ordered that the case file be transmitted to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.  Our Correspondent reports that the mother of four denied committing the crime  but a complaint and Chairman of Paradise Avenue, Sam Ikem testified against her. Speaking with our Correspondent, chairman Paradise Avenue Egbelu in Obio Akpor local Government Area,Mr. Sam Ikem who expressed surprise that the woman attempted to mislead the court urged the police to also  thoroughly investigate her husband. Mr Ikem appealed to the court to ensure justice is served in the matter.

 Rivers State Police Command has recovered Four corpses from yesterday's  Bonny Bille Nembe Jetty Fire outbreak. The incident came barely 24 hours after property worth millions of naira were destroyed in separate fire outbreaks in D-Line and Rumuokoro  Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer Mr. Nnamdi Omoni who stated this in a chat with our correspondent  said seven boats were also razed by the fire that lasted several hours. He said the commissioner of police, Mr. Eboka Friday  has launched an investigation into the incessant fire outbreaks in the state. Mr Omoni also said  a door to door taskforce has been set up to fish out those engaged in illegal oil refining. Also speaking, leader Crayfish and fish sellers at the Nembe Bille water front Henrietta Simeon lamented that their goods worth millions of naira was destroyed by the fire . She  called on the government to come to their aid.

 Another fire outbreak at Nembe /Bonny /Bille jetty  in Port Harcourt city Local government area of Rivers State, this comes barely twenty four hours after two  fire incidents  caused by the  storage of illegally refined petroleum products at D-line axis of Port Harcourt  and Rumuokoro destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira.  Our Correspondent who visited the scene this morning report that the fire outbreak at Nembe /Bonny /Bille Jetty started inside a wooden passenger boat that was loading  passengers, goods and petroleum products.  Some of the eyewitnesses and victims who spoke to our correspondent said some of the passengers who were already  seated could not escape from the boat. It was also gathered that many persons had burns, but it is not clear if anyone died. 

 Rivers State Police command has paraded three suspects Chibuzor Amadi ,Kenneth Sylvanus and a herbalist Chijoike Ogbonna who allegedly  beheaded a nine year old boy Destiny Peter in Azunmini Isiokpo headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government Area. Parading the suspects at the State Criminal Investigation Department ,CID; in PortHarcourt , the Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni told Newsmen that the boy's aunty reported to the police about the disappearance of the victim on the 11th of this month which the command  swung into action with some youths from the area that led to the discovery of the headless body of the boy in the bush. The police image maker said through intelligence gathering, one of the suspects Chibuzor Amadi was arrested who then led them to an uncompleted building where the second suspect Kenneth Sylvanus was also arrested. ''In continuation of the investigation,men of the state CID , immediately took steps and went with the two suspects who ...

  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Mrs Nkemjika Chinedu who allegedly poured hot water on her nine years old maid at Egbelu in Obio Akpor Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni  told our correspondent that the matter was reported to the police  by a neighbour to the suspect  Mr. Chukwuejina. Mr Omoni said upon the complaint, the suspect was arrested and taken into custody at Egbelu police station . He explained that the matter has been transferred to the state Criminal investigation Department for further Investigation.  The Police Spokesman added that the suspect  also confessed to have committed the crime, while the girl is  receiving medical attention .

  A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded fourteen year old male Students of Okporo Community Secondary school in Obio-Akpor local govt area for defiling a female student also 14 years inside the school premises on 27th Oct 2021. The male Students,  Chukwudi Daniel popularly known as Scorpion and Confidence Gbarabe also known as Pipeline were charged for conspiracy and unlawful sexual abuse, an offence punishable under sections 516A and 221 of the criminal code, Cap 37, VOL 2 Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria 1999. The two suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges when read to them. Counsel representing the suspects, Chinedu Ndah prayed the court to grant his clients bail. The Presiding Magistrate, Chief Magistrate Rita Oguguo,   remanded the two students in Port Harcourt Remand Home and adjourned the case to 7th December, 2021, for ruling on bail application and hearing. In an interview with our Correspondent , Counsel holding brief for the Compliant...

  The Rivers State Government has revoke the instrument of recognition of Prince Victor Woluchem as Eze Epara Rebisi. Consequently, Barrister Uchechukwu Isaiah Elikwu is now the new Eze Epara Rebisi. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this  during the presentation of certificate of recognition and staff of office to Uchechukwu Elikwu as Eze Epara Rebisi the 12th at Government House, Port Harcourt.  Governor Wike stated  that government decision was in compliance with court directive which the Rivers State Government was third defendant in the matter, having waited patiently since 2013 through an understanding with the parties involved in the matter, pending the court judgement.  The governor said he decided to personally present the certificate of recognition and staff of office to the Eze Epara Rebisi due to the importance government attaches to the throne and in view of the peace government expect from his domain.

 Some Fishermen at Oyorokoto fishing settlement in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have raised alarm  over the increase of attacks by sea pirates , this attacks comes barely a month after the Andoni Council Chairman Mr Erastus Awortu and the Andoni Area Traditional Rulers Council resolved the conflict between the rival cult groups in the Area. Some of the fishermen who spoke to our Correspondent said their source of livelihood is threatened as their safety is not guaranteed. They appealed to the state and local government to provide a security patrol surveillance boat to stem the tide of sea pirates. Speaking also some affected women of the settlement lamented that they can no longer buy and sell their sea food as a result of the attacks . When contacted the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni ,said he was yet to be informed on the incident.

 Rivers State Police Command says two suspects Chibuzor Amadi and Kenneth Sylivernus who murdered a nine year old boy Destiny Peter in a bush at Azunmini community in Isiokpo headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government Area have been arrested. The Police image maker in the state Mr Nnamdi Omoni said on the 12th of November 2021 the boy Destiny was lured by the suspects to the bush where he was beheaded, his stomach severed with his intestine removed. Mr Omoni in an interview with our Correspondent stated the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. While adding that justice will be served in the matter noted that the remains of the deceased boy has been deposited in the mortuary.  Also reacting  to the issue of the 51 year old woman Mrs Gladys Napoleon from Chokocho in Etche Local Government Area who murdered the husband  one Napoleon Amadi,the police PRO said autopsy has been conducted on the deceased ,while ...

 As the yuletide season approaches, motorists have been advised to drive safely to avoid road crashes . South South Zonal Commanding officer  of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Assistant Corps Marshal Chidiebere Nkwonta  gave the advice during a one day sensitization program for  drivers in Port Harcourt . Mr. Nkwonta explained that lots of road accidents are caused by reckless driving on the part of some drivers who are always in a hurry to get to their destinations without minding other road users . He stressed the need to educate  drivers  on traffic rules regularly for them to  make right choices while using the roads. On his part,Rivers State Sector Commander FRSC,  Mr. Salisu Galadunci who discouraged night traveling, buttress on the challenges associated with it. Mr Galadunci who urged drivers to be conscious while driving and to obey all road signs cautioned the drivers to desist from the habit of driving while drunk. In their separate good...

 Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr.  Ipalibo Banigo has advised people that are 30 years and above to go for regular medical check-up to prevent Diabetes.   Dr. Banigo gave this advice in Government House Port Harcourt  to commemorate the 2021 World Diabetes Day.   Dr. Banigo said the advised became necessary in view of the fact that diabetes was no longer the disease of the elderly, but also for the young,  children that could have the type 1 Diabetes.   “Check your blood sugar level regularly to know whether it is normal or it is at the pre diabetes stage, because it can be reversed, if it is at the pre diabetes stage, where you will watch your diet, engage in regular exercise and stay away from tobacco and alcohol. Dr. Banigo quipped.   The Deputy Governor also said those who already have diabetes should manage it by taking their medication, engage in regular exercise for about 150 minutes a week, eat food that are high in fibre, like legumes (b...

 Authority of Andoni  Local Government Area in Rivers State says the untapped Exquisite Wildlife and rich Ocean Economy of Andoni are springboard for economic diversification. Chairman of the council, Barrister Erastus Awortu made this known when speaking on concluded plans to host a Unity Carnival during the Yuletide this year. Our Correspondent reports that the decision is part of moves to further demonstrate the level of peace and stability in the area and to showcase its rich Tourism Potential and Cultural Heritage. The Carnival is to awaken the world to the rich cultural heritage and Tourism potentials  of the  Andoni people that can serve Rivers State, Nigeria and the World at large.  Chairman Andoni Local Area Barrister Erastus Awortu  while unveiling the Logo of the Unity Carnival at an event in Port-Harcourt said the move is aimed at fostering peaceful co-existence among the people. He said the Unity Carnival which would be sustained throughout his...