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  Some operatives of   Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria,  IPMAN; National Task Force  Inland ,water ways, South-South Zone, who were arrested on the 1st of February 2022 and charged to court on the 2nd of February  on  charges related to petroleum crime, have been set free by a magistrate court sitting in PortHarcourt.  Chief Magistrate   Amadi Nna who earlier remanded the accused persons on the first day of arraignment based on  advice from Directorate of Public Prosecution ,DPP; exonerated the accused and ruled in their favour. In his ruling Chief Magistrate Nna stated that the operatives  were legitimately conducting their operations when arrested on trumped up charges. The Magistrate directed that the Rivers State Government House Camp Commandant,Operation STING commander, Rivers State Police command and the Port Harcourt City local government, should with immediate effect release all items including the 120 drums of diesel and the van conveying it to  IPMAN N

  A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has sentenced to death by hanging the murderers of late Mrs Esther Edomobi, who was killed at her residence in Cocaine Estate, Obio Akpor local government area, on 24 May, 2008 . The four accused, Zakariah Dauda, Inah-Inah Edet, Sunday Pius and Isaac Marcus have been standing trial since 2008 on three count charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder of late Mrs Edomobi who was the boss to the 1st accused Zachariah Dauda, employed as a security guard in her residence. The trial Judge, Justice Weli Chechey, found the four Defendants guilty as charged and carting away her property and cash worth millions of pounds. The court ruled that the evidence presented before it showed that the Defendants killed late Mrs Edomobi in a gruesome manner, by hitting her hard severally on the face. Justice Chechey held that the prosecution proved it case beyond reasonable doubt by judicious discharge of its onus operandi, and thereby convicted the four accused

  Discussants on Singles Time Out, a programme organised by Diocese of Niger Delta North Women Ministry have called on youths to seek the face of God in searching for their life partners as Christian marriage is a covenant relationship based on promises and commitment.  Senator Betty Apiafi, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Lady Christy Onabu,Venerable Ikye Egbeonu and Joe Praise  dropped the hint while speaking as guest speakers on the Ultimate Search at Saint Paul's Cathedral, Diobu Port Harcourt on Saturday, 26th March, 2022. Senator Apiafi told the youths not to only look at the physical compatibility in the choice of a spouse but to look out for spiritual compatibility to fulfill the will of God in marriage.  She warned against deceitfulness in marriage and challenged couples to be discipline and innovative in their relationship.  On her part, lady Christy Onabu said for marriage to work, each partner must identify his identity in Jesus Christ noting that knowing on

  The chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Barrister George Ariolu has expressed worries over high level of moral decadence amongst youths, urging them to always abstain from social vices that may pose as a threat to their future.  He also tasked youths to brace up and prepare themselves for further training and self development in order to be successful in the society.  Barrister Ariolu said this in a key note address at the maiden Diocesan Singles Time Out Tagged "THE ULTIMATE SEARCH "organised by Diocese of Niger Delta North Women Ministry at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul's Diobu, Port Harcourt on 26th March, 2022 as part of activities marking the 2022 Mothering Sunday celebration.  He said it is pertinent for youths to be morally informed and aware of their environment of securing a better future for themselves.  The Obio/Akpor Council Boss added that except youths partner God in every of their activities, there is bound to be more unsuccessful people

    Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr.  Ipalibo  Banigo has re-echoed her belief in the efficacy of prayers.   Dr. Banigo re-echoed this while playing host to a delegation of Kalabari Ministers and Christian Leaders at  Government House in Port Harcourt.   The Deputy Governor said, “God has been faithful and He has answered our prayers. I will always be with you; I love prayers I believe prayer is what attains your destiny, it pushes into our destiny, so prayer is so important”.   She explained that morning devotion and a prayer session is held each morning in her office  “we do not lean on our own understanding, in everything we do, we acknowledge Him because He has been directing our path, thank you for the prayers you had for the Governor, the State, and for the Kalabari land”.   Dr. Banigo noted that her life has never remained the same since she gave it  to Christ in 1966, stressing that God has preserved and has always told her to keep her eyes on him at all times.   She acknowled

   Secretary to Rivers State Government Dr. Tammy Danagogo, has described    Governor Nyesom Wike , as a man who has the acumen and  unwavering commitment to rescue the country from the ravaging insecurity and battered economy. Dr. Danagogo, who spoke in Port Harcourt following Governor Wike’s decision to via for office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, maintained that Governor Wike is a leader whose tremendous accomplishments are visible for all to see.   “Governor Wike has unwavering commitment to the development of Nigeria, and he will  serve the nation with courage, commitment and the fear of God". “The Governor has the midas torch to rescue Nigeria from the problems bedeviling the nation. He genuinely loves Nigeria and will be a  courageous, proactive, pragmatic and strategic leader. As President, I know that he will faithfully implement programs and policies that will stem the  ravaging insecurity and  transform Nigeria. He has done it in Rivers State. He

  Wife of the  Bishop of Diocese of Niger Delta North,  Mrs. Mercy Wisdom Ihunwo has said that marriage was intentionally initiated by God for His glory as God takes pleasure in Godly marriages.  Mrs.  Ihunwo made this known in her Mothering Sunday goodwill message in  Port Harcourt.  She said wives are treasures that are valuable and priceless  suitable to meet every situation in the lives of their husbands ,noting that woman God made becomes a wife after passing through God's hand as reflected in Genesis chapter 2. Mrs. Ihunwo explained that God desired couples to be frequently seen in the company of each other which has to do with providing assistance, guidance, protection and to be connected to each other.  The Bishop's wife who reminded couples that they have been commissioned to fight the battle of life together said Godly marriages are God's battle axe to tear down the kingdom of darkness. Also speaking,  wife of the Archdeacon of St. Paul's Cathedral Diobu, Port

  Operatives of Rivers State Police Command have  apprehended four suspects involved in the kidnapping and murdered of a commuter Mr. Onyekachi Chukwuagu, along East West Road  Rumuodogo  Community axis in Emohua Local Government Area of the State. The suspects  Obichi Ngita 20year old,  Chisom Honest aged 20 years, Young Chitu age 21 years and Omens Woke  23 years on Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022. Acting Police Public Relations Officer Mrs Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement said the suspects pretended to be regular passengers, boarded the victim’s vehicle. However, when they got to a quiet part of the route,  kidnapped the victim and abandoned the vehicle, with Reg. No. GDD 250 MU by the roadside. According to the statement, the Command  upon receipt of the complaint swiftly mobilized operatives to the scene where they cordoned off the area and commenced an intensive search resulting in the arrest of one of the suspects Chisom Honest, who led operatives to the rest of the gang, and the loca

  National Industrial Court sitting in Port Harcourt  has adjourned to 16th June 2022 the matter between Mr. Tambari Michael and  Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas, NLNG; for cross examination.  The case presided over by Justice Nelson Ogbuanya was adjourned on the ground that the claimant counsel was unable to attend the sitting following the breakdown of his vehicle on his way to the court.   Mr. Tambari Michael had earlier approached the court to challenge the termination of his appointment by NLNG and also prayed the Court to declare it illegal. 

  Following the suspension of Mr. Barisuka Michael by the Executive Committee of All Progressives Congress,Apc; in Tai Local Government Area. Leader and Chairman of Caucus in the Area, Kate Sam-Ngbo expressed shocked  by the actions of Tai Local Government Area Executives.  Kate Sam-Ngbo in a statement said the supposed issues with both parties was resolved at her abode some days ago, only to hear that the committee had different plans up their sleeves by the suspension. “Only 4 days ago, I called all the EXCO members for a meeting in my house to reconcile their differences and to resolve the issues. We all dined together and left, believing that all of the issues were resolved, only for this to happen. What is the issue that cannot be resolved, and how are we going to progress as a people if we're unable to move beyond pettiness, bickering, and self-interest? Tai APC Executive Committee, your actions are the height of disrespect to leadership”, she lamented.    According to the  s

  Rivers state police command has assured the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Baba  that officers from the state will not embark on strike as speculated.  Commissioner of Police,  Eboka Friday gave the assurance in Port Harcourt while speaking to personnels of the Command over the welfare packages put in place by the IGP. Mr.Friday  commended the IGP for making the welfare of officers his tops priority. Some of the Officers who assured the commissioner that they will not join any strike action were drawn from  Bori, Oyigbo, Eleme, Mini Okoro, amongst other Police Divisions.

  Report says gunmen pretended to be  passengers snatched an ash-colored Toyota Corolla from a Bolt driver at the Mother-Cat Junction in  Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The bolt driver, Mr.Segun Akinyola,  explained that when they got to Mother-Cat Junction, one of the supposed passenger's brought out a gun and pointed  at him, while two other came out from a dark corner with guns in their hands.  Mr. Akinyola said the gunmen robbed him of his phone and money before pushing him out of the vehicle and zoomed off.  The Bolt driver stated that he reported the incident at the Elekahia Police Division.  However,Acting police public Relations Officer Rivers State Command Mrs.Grace Iringe-Ikoko, was yet to respond to the incident as of the time of filing this report.

  As part of efforts to rid the country of illegal bunkering activities, the Nigeria police intercepted and arrested about 42 suspects with 41 trucks loaded with petroleum products from different parts of Rivers state.   Parading the suspects, the Inspector General of Police, IGP; Usman Baba said the Force is determined to ensure economic saboteurs are flushed out of the country.   The IGP explained that the Federal Government is committed to providing an enabling environment for the country’s economy to thrive, hence the need to protect her assets. Inspector General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum  and illegal Bunkering Force Headquarters Abuja led by Mr. Usman Jubrin impounded about 900,000  litres of products suspected to be adulterated Automotive Gas Oil, AGO;and about 30,000 litres of products suspected to be crude oil,in  different tankers within Rivers State . Briefing Newsmen while parading the suspects,at Port Harcourt Refinery in Eleme, Inspector General of Police,I

  It is aphoristic that when a road is good, you ply it twice. Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi is not just a good road that has to be plied twice if not more, but many times due to the prudence and steadfastness in his leadership style. The name Amaechi sits on the table of every household in Nigeria. No political and/ or beneficial discourse will be complete without the name being mentioned especially in Rivers State where he comes from. His name sends shivers to his political opponents who see him as 'demigod' of politics, to a lot more, he is a political Godfather whose activities have  impacted positively to the lives of many. Let me take a brief to let you into his numerous achievements which have given rise for his call to take over the mantle of leadership from President  Muhammed Buhari in 2023. Social Prefect Community Secondary School, Okolobiri, Bayelsa State. NURSS President, University of Port Harcourt. Philanthropist. SA Students Affairs to Gov. Rufus Ada George.

  A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has reserved judgement on the murder case of late Mrs. Esther Edomobi, who was allegedly murdered at her residence in Cocaine Village, Obio/Akpor local government area, by her security guard in collaboration with three others. Late Mrs. Edomobi was said to have been murdered by the 1st Defendant Zakariah Dauda employed as a guard in her home, who conspired with Inah-Inah Edet, Sunday Pius and Isaac Marcus, 2nd to 4th Defendants to kill the deceased on 24 May, 2008. The 1st Defendant Zakariah Dauda was arrested along Oyigbo Road, why fleeing to his home town with the deceased Toyota Avanzer  and lots of properties, was charged alongside his accomplice for conspiracy and murder. The Presiding Judge, Justice Weli Chechey, asked Counsel's in the matter to address the court before judgement date, on issue whether the confessional statement of the Defendants admitted in trial within trial is binding on the court to use in the judgement. Our corresp

 Ubima Police Division in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State  arrested Mr Eze Eleonu whose twelve year old daughter was allegedly defiled by Victor Elem in the community, on the alleged orders of the sister to the accused. The arrest of the father of the 12 year old physically challenged defilement survivor comes barely twenty four hours after the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID; PortHarcourt arraigned Mr. Elem,the accused person in court who was remanded to Correctional Centre as Chief Magistrate V.L Kobani presiding over court Chief Magistrate Court 9 which the case was assigned to did not sit last week Friday. In an interview with journalists  after his released,Mr Eze Eleonu stated that he was on his way to buy food for his twelve year old daughter when some Police Officers Led by one Moses arrested him.  Mr. Eleonu narrated that the Police officers took him to station and asked him to make a statement that the sister to the accused person

    Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo  Banigo says the Rivers State Government under the leadership of  Barrister , Nyesom Wike has taken practical steps to encourage women’s emancipation in the State.   Dr. Banigo made this assertion in her Keynote Address, during the maiden edition of the Women in Energy, Oil, and Gas ,WEOG;Summit held in Port Harcourt .   She said Governor Wike initiated a Political Revolution that makes it mandatory for all Vice Chairmanship positions in Local Government Council Elections to be reserved for women, in addition to her being elected as the first female two-term Deputy Governor in the South-South Region of Nigeria.   “To this end, I urge all women to get involved in the forthcoming General Elections in 2023. Joyfully, now that the Electoral Act has been amended and signed into law, women must get their PVCs ready for the elections because every vote must count under the new electoral order”.   Dr. Banigo stressed that the summit should not only

  A Local Vigilante Group ,Abuloma Security Network in PortHarcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State has arrested a young lady Gold George-Tete, for inflicting grievous injury on her thirteen year old step sister with hot pressing iron,  alleging she stole one thousand naira from her mother's inlaw purse.  Chairman Abuloma Security Network, Comrade Lawrence Pina,in an interview with our Correspondent narrated that the victim Obomate  Okorosa came to report the matter  that her Elder sister burnt her lap with hot pressing iron, at their residence 16 Olumodel Elijah street, Abuloma. Comrade Pina said the Vigilante Group were able to arrest the lady at her working place in collaboration with FIDA Rivers State and handed her over to the Police. He urged FIDA to ensure the matter is properly treated so the little girl who is an orphan will get justice. Narrating her ordeal , the victim Obomate Okorosa, who is an orphan, living with the step Elder sister, said on Sunday 13th of

  A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in PortHarcourt has remanded Mr.Victor Elem,the man  accused of defiling a twelve year old physically challenged girl  at Ubima, in Ikwerre Local Government Area to PortHarcourt Correctional Centre till March 21st,2022 when the accused will be arraigned properly. The accused Mr Elem was arraigned by the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department ,SCIID;  Mr. Elem was remanded as  the Chief Magistrate court presided over by Mr. Kobani Buzugbe did not sit. Our correspondent who was in court reports that the father of the alleged victim,Eze Eleonu as well as the twelve year old physically challenged girl was also in court.

  An OSPAC  member simply identified as Elemchukwu was said to have killed himself through an accidental discharge of his dane gun at Ubima Community,Ikwerre local Government area of Rivers State. The Vice Chairman of OSPAC in Ubima,Mr. Amadi Goodluck in an interview with journalists explained that the OSPAC member died as a result of accidental discharge contrary to information making rounds that two OSPAC members were involved in a shoot out which led to the death of Elemchukwu. Mr. Goodluck said  he was in his office about 8am yesterday when he received information that Elemcgukwu has shot himself dead. He explained that he went to the place and asked people in the vicinity what transpired and he was told that after the deceased bought some items from a shop,he was about climbing his motorcycle when the head of his dane gun fell on the ground and a bullet discharged from the gun  hit him on the head resulting to his death. The OSPAC Vice Chairman dismissed insinuation that there was

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC has arrested former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos. Mr.Obiano, who has been on the Commission’s watchlist, was arrested at about 8.30pm. He was reportedly on his way out of the country to Houston, Texas in the United States after handing over to his successor, Governor Charles Soludo. The EFCC had requested the Nigeria Immigration Service to inform it anytime the Governor is travelling out of the country from any of the international airports, as well as other points of entry and exit. It is, however, not yet clear why the anti-graft agency placed the governor on a watchlist. We gathered  that the move was an indication that the agency may have been discreetly investigating the governor and possibly have intelligence that he was planning to escape after handing over power to his successor, Professor Charles Soludo, yesterday.

    A Father, Mr Eze Eleonu whose   twelve year old physically challenged daughter was defiled  has seek for Justice. Mr. Eleonu in an interview with Newsmen  explained that on Saturday 5th March ,2022 when he came home he met the suspect Victor stake naked sitting very close to  his physically challenged daughter who was also naked. Mr Eleonu narrated that he raised alarm that attracted another neigbbour to his compound who helped in capturing the suspect before the arrival of OSPAC who handed him over to the Ubima Police Division. The father of the girl told Journalists that before he caught him in the act he has been noticing blood stains on the private part of his physically challenged daughter since he is the one that used to bath her. He explained that the medical examination conducted on the 12 year old girl indicate there has been penetration. The traumatized father called for justice  adding that the matter should be charged to court without further delay. In the meantime,the

  A fight broke out at the venue of the swearing in ceremony of Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo this morning when Bianca Odimegwu Ojukwu slapped the out gone First Lady of Anambra, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano. We gathered that at the venue, the fight started when Mrs Obiano who came late to the occasion was going round to greet the dignitaries. On getting to where Bianca sat, she said. "Bianca so you are here, I thought you said you will never attend any APGA event again." The Ojukwu 's who was provoked by that silly remark stood up quickly and gave her a dirty slap and dragged her wig off her head. This caused disruption to the oath of office being taken by Prof Charles Soludo who signing some documents.