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  Culture has been identified as an avenue to unite people irrespective of religious beliefs. It is on this backdrop that the people of Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State gathered in their numbers to celebrate their cultural heritage after a long period of time as a result of insecurity in the community. They also seized the opportunity to call on investors to harness the natural resources embedded in the area. The boat regatta organized by the council authority  took place at New road Asarama and was well attended by people from all walks of life who came to be entertained and felt the serenity of the area. Entertainers from the local government took the stage to preform before the display of the various wards boat regatta came on the sea shore to entertain the people. Speaking at the occasion, Member Federal House of Representatives, Mr Awaji-inombek Abiante who lauded efforts of the council boss for the initiative stated that over the years the people could not gather to c

Family Of a Female Student Of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Port Harcourt Rivers State has called on the general public  to come to their aid over intimidation and arrest of their daughter by a lecturer in Public Administration department Mr Tamunotonye  Solomon . Mother of the female student, Mrs.Ruth Audu in an interview with Newsmen said in April 2021 her daughter informed the family that the lecturer employed her as office assistant. Mrs. Audu revealed that two weeks after the daughter started working as office assistant to the lecturer, her daughter resigned because the lecturer allegedly started making advances towards her. She explained that some weeks after her daughter resigned, Police officers came to the campus to effect the arrest of her daughter but were resisted by the school security personnel who asked the Police to write officially to the institution. Mrs Audu added that her daughter a two hundred level student of Accounting Department in the institution was arreste

 Four persons have reportedly lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident on Rukpokwu - Igwuruta road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Eyewitness at the scene of the accident said an eight month old baby was one of the four occupants in a Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle ,SUV; that went up in flames.  A driver of a Mini commercial bus explained that the driver of the SUV was trying to avoid hitting another vehicle when he suddenly skied into the median of the road that caused a chain crash. The driver who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the car and the occupants burnt before help came.  Public Relations Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC;Julian Eni,confirmed the incident.  She said the burnt vehicle and carcass of the victims have been evacuated from the scene of the accident.

  A Young man, ThankGod Nwoha from Omuodukwu Igwuruta in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State has committed suicide. Mr Nwoha was said to have been found hanging on a tree at the early hours of  today . Youth President of Omuodukwu Mr. David Nwonkwo who spoke with our Correspondent expressed shock as the decease met him the previous day pleading for his forgiveness. He stated that the matter had been reported to the leadership of the community and the police. Our Correspondent who visited the scene of the incident reports that  sympathisers were trouping  in and out of the residence of the deceased.

 Rivers State Police Command has  reassured residents of the state that adequate security measures have been emplaced to ensure they enjoy a hitch free celebration .  Commissioner of Police Mr.Eboka Friday also remind members of the Public of the ban on  the use of fireworks,crackers and knockouts before, during and after the Christmas and New Year Celebrations. Police Public Relations Officer Grace Iringi-Koko in a statement said the devices are explosives and harmful. She appealed to the public, parents and guardians to desist from blasting these ‘Devices’ during the period.  While warning retailers of these Devices to stop the sales, stated that any person or group of persons found flouting this order will be arrested and prosecuted.  Counting the unwavering support and cooperation of the public urged everyone to be security conscious and be at alert.  She added that all suspicious elements be report to the Police, using the following Security numbers: 08032003514, 08028915460, 0802

  Hoodlums invaded Bayelsa line in Mile 3 market, Diobu,PortHarcourt Rivers State  broke shops rob customers and traders of their money and valuables. Some shop owners who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent they lost many valuables and money.   Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu Oroworukwo community, Godstime Ihunwo  told our correspondent that combined efforts of youths,Nkpolu Police Division, Mile 3 and Octopus Strike Force unit led to the arrest of eleven hoodlums suspected to be cultists. Mr Ihunwo also condemned alleged attempted made by the rampaging hoodlums to snatch riffle from a soldier attached to a construction company working at Ikoku junction, Ikwerre road . As at press time we gathered that five of the hoodlums were been detained at Octopus strike force while six  detained at Nkpolu Police Division Mile 3. When contacted the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police command, Grace Iringe -Koko told our Correspondent that  her office got report on the incident.

 Rivers State Police Command now has a new Public Relations Officer ,PPRO;Grace Iringe-Koko. DSP Grace Iringe-Koko took over from the Former PPRO, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni who has been redeployed to Elimgbu Division as the Divisional Police Officer ,DPO. The new PPRO until her appointment was the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command who hailed from Okolobiri Town in Yenegoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. She was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Constable in 2000 and later elevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2011.  The new PPRO  Iringe-Koko promised to build on the legacies of the outgone PPRO and solicits the cooperation of members of the public to succeed in her new appointment, while appreciating the CP and his team for giving her the opportunity to serve. Meanwhile, the new DPO Elimgbu Division, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni thanked the Inspector- General of Police, IGP ;Alkali  Usman the Assistant Inspector- General of Police, Zone 16,  Don  Awuna

 One Mr. Segun Opikhara from Edo State whose two children miss Hiphzibah Opikhara one year six months and Master Joshua Opikhara three year six months have called on the Police,Obio Akpor Local Government Council as well as Rivers State Government to fish out the taskforce members who caused the death of his children. Highly traumatized Opikhara explained to Journalists that on Monday 13th December, 2021  his children were by the side of the road at after Easy Motors bus stop at number 316 Aba road in PortHarcourt, when a mini bus conveying four taskforce members alleged to be attached to Obio Akpor Local Government hit them while chasing a bus. He explained that one of the taskforce members was apprehended by a traffic Police officer and the bus impounded and taken to Miniokoro Police Division  Old Aba road. The father of two expressed sadness that the recklessness of the taskforce officials led to the eventual death of his children. He said one died instantly while the other died at

 Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has barred the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC; from harassing, intimidating, inviting, arresting or detaining one Christian Ile and members Onuoha family in Ubima Community Ikwerre Local Government Area of  the State. Trail Judge, Justice Aldophus Enebeli in his judgment in a fundamental Right action by Mr Ile against EFCC, it's Zonal Head and one Ikechi Jeffrey, described as unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional the action of EFCC it's Zonal Head against the applicants in the matter that is civil in nature. Justice Enebeli expressed concerned that EFCC which is a creation of the law, should learn to respect the law rather than been used to abuse such law, insisting that the government Anti-Graft Agency can not have diver jurisdiction in a matter that is civil in nature and are already pending in different courts. The Judge after issuing an order of perpetual injection against the EFCC from inviting, harrasing, a

  Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore. He felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Mr .Aregbesola enjoined Christians to practice the doctrines of Christ, which include but are not limited to faith, hope and love. “We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and righteousness, that His birth signifies. “This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate his birth,” he noted. The Minister emphasized that peace and security were two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity. He u

  Rivers State Police Command says it has observed that criminals and other unauthorized persons are using Sirens, revolving lights,spy and covered plate numbers to commit crimes and other atrocities in the State. Police Public Relations Officer Mr Nnamdi Omoni in a release stated in view of the disturbing developments and sequel to the earlier Directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali  Usman on the abuse and indiscriminate use of  Sirens, revolving lights,spy and covered plate numbers without appropriate approvals, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command has banned the use of these facilities in the State. According to the statement the commissioner of police Mr Eboka Friday has set up Taskforce to ensure full compliance.   The statement enjoined the public and those with the facilities to dismantle them, within one week or face the law. Mr .Friday appealed to residents of the State, particularly Banks, Companies, Private Individuals and Security Personn

  By  Ike Wigodo Patriotic Youths of Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State has vowed to continue to agitates for the rights of the Youths despite harassment and intimidation over their stand in ensuring accountability and transparency.  President, Wisdom Chimakpa Igwe who stated this today said the Patriotic Youth of Ubima are agitating against the under development and high rate of unemployment in the community despite the numerous companies operating in the Area. The Youth President demanded that the Community leadership and the elders make details of the implementation of the Memorandum Of Understanding , MOU;signed with the various companies in the community . According to him," Starvation of youths and denial of their rights in conspiracy with some security agencies was considered torture and intimation but would not relent in her struggle to liberates the community. He called on the various levels of government to urgently call the leadership of Ubima Commun

  By  Ike Wigodo The Industrial Training Fund ,ITF; have commended the Rivers State Government, clients, Stakeholders and employers of labour in facilitating the achievement of it's set goals and targets, aimed at building a functional and effective workforce for the state and the country at large. The ITF also reiterated its commitment to continue to make giant strides in the field of Human Resources Development towards the economic growth of the nation. The Deputy Director Area Manager, Port Harcourt, Mrs Ifeyinwa Osagie who made the commendation at a one Day interactive forum with clients and stakeholders said the COVID-19 pandemic brought new hurdles and created loads of opportunities to businesses across the globe. Mrs Osagie said the training organization has not relented in carrying out her mandate which is to provide, promote and encourage the acquisition of skills and competencies in industry and commerce with a view to generating a pool of indigenous manpower sufficient t

 Over twelve persons including children were seriously injured following an accident that occured along airport road at first gate Amasiamaka International stadium in Igwuruta-ali Ikwerre local government area of Rivers state. An eyewitness Mr Peter explained that the woman who was driving a Lexus jeep lost control ,jumped to the other lane and coiled with a fourteen sitter bus on high speed. Mr Peter said driver of the Lexus was making call when the unfortunate incident happened. He mentioned that over five children including the driver of the bus and the conductor were badly injured and rushed to the hospital.  Our Correspondent who visited the scene of the incident report that  police officers and Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC ; personnel were sighted .

  Rivers State Government says the approval of a Medical College for the Rivers State University ,RSU; was a dream come true for the Government and People of the State.   Governor Nyesom Wike stated this while declaring open the 9th Plenary Session of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, in Port Harcourt.   Represented by the Deputy Governor Dr.  Ipalibo Banigo, Governor Wike  said last time the Council visited and made some observations of things that needs to be done at RSU, adding that under his watch ,the State Government released all the required funds to remedy the deficiencies and was able fulfilled all requirements for accreditation.   Mr Wike, while asserting that the State has been able to contribute its quota to the growth of Medical Education in Nigeria, expressed gratitude to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for the approval of 100 students per session for the University. According to the Governor, even though the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria was in

  As the Christmas and Newyear celebrations are around the corner, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC; says it is ready for any emergency that may occur during the period.   Rivers State Sector Commander, FRSC; Mr Salisu Galadunci stated this during an exercise “operation show readiness”; organized by the Sector at Federal Government Parks; Choba branch in Obio Akpor local government area of the state. Mr . Galadunci while explaining that the exercise is carried out to sensitized  road users especially motorists on the need to be cautious using the road , advised the public to always call the agency emergency number 122 in case of emergency situations. Mr Galadunci said their target is to celebrate zero road crashes during and after the Yuletide season.  He noted that the Corps does  not work in isolation during emergency situations but partner sister agencies for effective service delivery. Mr Galadunci admonished residents in the state to always give the exact location of crash scenes t

 The people of Emohua local government area in Rivers State have called on the  federal government of Nigeria to end the growing menace of illegal oil bunkering activities popularly known as kpo-fire within the Local Government Area in order to avert loss of lives and properties in the area. The people who made the call during a peaceful protest along the Emohua axis of the East-West road  accused some security personnel posted to the area of aiding and abetting oil bunkering activities while soot ravage the inhabitants of the local government area on daily basis. The chairman of Emohua local government area, Doctor Chidi Lloyd who led the peaceful protest said efforts made by his administration to end the menace through the setting up of the local government taskforce on illegal oil bunkering could not yield the much needed result due to the support of security personnel to the operators of the illegal oil bunkering business in the area. He alleged that truck tanks were being loaded w

 The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA; have condemned the  debasement and  indignity meted out on Madam Ann Sobrekon nee Eremie, a mother, grandmother, sister who was beaten, stripped naked, videos made and circulated through social media alleging her to be a witch.  Chairperson of the Association in Rivers State  Adata Bio-Briggs in an  interview with our correspondent said the fundamental human rights as contained in Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution, particularly Section 34 provides for the right to Personal dignity and frowned at the infringement of the Right .  Bio-Briggs explained that the Association have been in touch with the family of Madam Ann Sobrekon who have confirmed that she has issues of dementia which is a medical condition. She stated that it is sad that madam Sobrekon was made to go through the inhuman and barbaric act instead of being shield.  FIDA Chairperson in the state also said that madam Sobrekon and her family have been severely traumatised

  Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has debunked News making round advising civil servants to exercise caution in spending their November salary because of possible delay in the payment of their December salary. In a release by the Director Communications AbdulGaniyu Aminu said the fake news has been published in some newspapers and some social media platforms without verification.  Mr Aminu stated that for the avoidance of doubt, the office at no time issued any circular in respect of salary. According to the statement, Nigerian Civil Servants and the general public were advised to disregard the contents of the fake circular as the work of mischief makers. Furthermore, the said signatory to the circular, one Dr. S.A. Adegoke was not a staff of the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation as there is no record of such an officer in the office.  He added that those behind the so-called circular are out to cause mischief by spreading false information for reaso

 A  24  year old man, Kinika Eke who allegedly defied a 4 year old daughter of his Church member at Ozuoba in Obio Akpor Local Government Area has been transferred from Ozuoba Divisional Police headquarters to State Criminal And Intelligence Department . The mother of the little girl told our correspondent  that they took the suspect as their brother because they attended the same Church.  The mother of the  victim  said they have been assisting the suspect financially and sometime leaves the house for him and their daughter due to trust. She explained that she came back  to the house last week and her daughter was in severe pains, touching her private part. Upon questioning her daughter told her that the suspect allegedly tampered her private part and penetration of the part was established by a medical examination. Our correspondent reports that the suspect has been detained at SCIID for further investigation.

  A Forty year old man who was arrested for allegedly defiling a 12 year old girl in August 2021 and released  by the Divisional police headquarters in Eleme under unclear circumstance has been re-arrested . This came barely less than twenty four hours a Human Rights Advocacy  Group, Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign called on the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr   Eboka Friday to prevail in the matter. The suspect Collins Azunna was brought to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department ,SCIID; by the Police Division in Eleme and the case file transferred . National Coordinator of the group, Prince Wiro who was at  SCIID confirmed the development to our correspondent. Mr Wiro commended the Commissioner of Police , Mr. Eboka Friday for ensuring the transfer of the matter while calling for proper investigation into the matter and justice  served.

  A Human Rights Advocacy Group,  Centre For Basic  Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign has called on the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP  Eboka Friday to prevail on the Police Division in Nchia, Eleme to rearrest one Mr Azunna, a man of over forty years who was arrested in August,2021  for allegedly defiling a twelve year old girl and released under unclear circumstance without justice been served in the matter.  National Coordinator of the group, Prince Wiro in an interview with Journalists in Port Harcourt  expressed displeasure that the suspect allegedly involved in such magnitude  of crime is walking freely in the streets of Eleme while the victim and her family is in serious emotional pains and trauma.  Mr Wiro enjoined the matter to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department,SCIID ;or Human Rights desk at the Police headquarters  Moscow road for proper investigation with a view to serving justice in the matter. In the mean

 As a way of keeping the youths of Andoni Local Government Area away from crime and criminalities,six youths from the area  have been empowered with complete set for viewing centers businesses by the chairman of the Area Mr Erastus Awortu. The Council chairman during the presentation of the items at Ngo headquarters of the Area said the beneficiaries were carefully selected across the area through balloting system to reduced poverty . Mr Awortu explained that having succeeded in returning peace to the area , youths needs to be engaged in meaningful activities hence the desire to assist them. ''Apart from making money it will also served as recreation centers for youths thereby distracting them from social vices. " He urged the beneficiaries to be diligent and make good use of the items provided to enable them self reliance. The council Boss enjoined  youths of the area to completely turn away from social vices and embrace peace as no society thrive in rancor and acrimony .

   A Human Rights Advocacy Group,  Centre For Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign has urged the Federal Government  to declare looters and 'kidnappers' of public funds as terrorists just as the Federal Government has declared kidnappers and bandits  terrorists. National Coordinator of the group,Prince Wiro,  who was reacting to a statement credited to the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami , that kidnappers have also been declared as terrorists said as much as kidnapping is a very serious crime that deserve severe punishment within the confines of the law, looters and 'kidnappers' of public funds have done more harm  to the country than kidnappers of persons,hence the need to declare them as terrorists. Mr Wiro noted that looters and  'kidnappers' of public funds have sent so many Nigerians to early grave through their action which  deprived citizens of access to dividends of  democracy, good governance, q

 The Magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded two suspects for beheading a nine-year-old boy from Agbandele community in Emuoha Local Government Area. The Presiding Chief Magistrate I.F Iyabo also directed the prosecutor to liaise with relevant Authorities and produce the third suspects Chibuzor Amadi on the next adjourned date. The two suspects, Kenneth Sylvanus and Chijoike Ogbonnah  who are standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, murder and beheading could not take plea due to the capital charge of murder When the matter was called, the first accused Kenneth Sylvanus  informed the court that his collaborator in the murder one Chibuzor Amadi was bailed at the police station before their arraignment. Our Correspondent reports that prosecutor also told the court that the statement of the first accused mentioned the said Chibuzor Amadi as a collaborator in the case and wondered why the police will bail the suspect.   In his ruling, the chief Magistrate I.  F

 A High Court in Port Harcourt has remanded to Police custody a suspected fake lawyer Stanley Adjogbe who has been practicing in Rivers State for over ten years. Mr Adjogbe was remanded following the request by the chairman of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA ;Port Harcourt branch, Prince Nyekwere that the suspect may escape if he is allowed to go. Justice Chinwendu  Nwogu in his ruling directed the Policeman from the office of the Commissioner of Police Rivers State to take custody of the suspected fake lawyer pending the outcome of their investigation.   Our correspondent reports that the suspected fake lawyer Mr Adjogbe was exposed during cross-examination when he failed to answer correctly questions bothering on his genuine identity  as a legal practitioner.   Also, the suspected fake lawyer could not tell the court which law school and year he graduated as well when he was called to the bar.  He also failed to prove the University he attended as a law student, the defense team in the