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  Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded member representing Degema/Bonny Constituency in the House of Representatives Hon.Farah Dagogo to police custody.    Presiding Chief Magistrate Amadi Nna after sighting the two count charge of conspiracy to felony and cultism against the defendant could not allow the charges, sighting a new rule which do not empower Magistrate Court to hear a case of cultism. The Chief Magistrate also considered an information available to the court about the charge and ordered that he should be sent back to police custody before adjourning till 9th of May, 2022 for possible arraignment and consideration of bail. Hon. Farah Dagogo was arrested yesterday when he arrived  venue for screening as a governorship aspirant of  the Peoples Democratic party .

  Rivers State Governor  Nyesom  Wike has expressed appreciation to Traditional Rulers in the State for their role in ensuring the security of their domain, the development of youths, women, and the overall development of the State.   Governor Wike stated this during the Public Lecture to Mark the 80th Birthday Celebration of King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, the Amayanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom, at the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers Secretariat in Port Harcourt .   Speaking through the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo  Banigo, Governor Wike extolled the sterling qualities of King Danderson Jaja, noting that as a member of the Rivers State Boundary Commission the King has continued to play a vital role in resolving boundary disputes.    “He plays a fatherly role, he gives the Governor fatherly advice and just his presence alone has attracted so much, he attracted this beautiful Secretariat for the Council of Traditional Rulers, by his presence he attracted the road

  Magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded fifteen PDP members to Port Harcourt correctional centre for alleged disruption of screening exercise at the party secretariat. The fifteen suspects who are standing trial on three-count charges of alleged felony, conspiracy and unlawful gathering to bridge peace, pleaded not guilty to all charges after it was read to them. Our Correspondent reports that counsels to the defendants, Chigozie  Baduwa, SB Batubo  and OL Dogini moved  for bail application and prayed the court to grant the defendants bail relaying on section 169 of the Administration of criminal Justice law of Rivers state, number 7 of 2015. While, principal state counsel for the prosecution Chidi  Ekeh  opposed the bail application and urged the court to remand the suspects to correctional centre  as to face proper prosecution. In his ruling, the Presiding Chief Magistrate A O Amadi-Nna remanded the suspects to Port Harcourt correctional centre and adjourned the matt

  The Federal Lawmaker representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Governorship Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP; Hon. Farah Dagogo has been arrested on the directives of Governor Nyesom Wike at the PDP Zonal Office, venue for the screening of Governorship A spirants.  Special Assistant on  Media and Publicity to Hon. Dagogo ,Ibrahim Lawal in a statement said the law maker was arrested in the governorship screening hall by some Police Officers and taken to an unknown location. Meanwhile, the police public Relations Officer DSP Grace Iringe-Koko was yet to confirmed the incident as of the time of filing this report.

  State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID; Port Harcourt has taken over the case of alleged defilement of two-year-old twins, a boy and girl.   This followed the transfer of the case from the Human Rights desk at Police headquarters, Moscow road to SCIID on orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday.    A lawyer with Human Rights group, Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign Mr. Charles Edward following up the case confirmed the development to our correspondent .   Earlier, two suspects were re-arrested by Operation Puff Ader Tactical Unit last Monday and transferred to human rights desk at Police headquarters the same day.

  The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ,NUJ; has again banned holding Press conferences outside the Press Centre at Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. The council took the decision for the second time at its April Congress meeting held yesterday and threatened to sanction any of its members who attend a Press conference outside the Press Centre. The Union, in a statement signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Comrades Stanley Job Stanley and Ike Wigodo respectively, also vowed to disrupt any Press conference that is organised outside the Press Centre without the permission of the union leadership.  "The Union will no longer tolerate and allow Press conferences to hold outside the Press Centre without the permission of the leadership of the NUJ. This is what is obtainable in other states. "The Press Centre is meant for Press conferences just as the court is meant for hearing litigations", NUJ stated.  According to the Union, the era when politicians, priva

  Re: Governor Wike declares Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo Wanted Our attention has been directed to the statement credited to the Special Assistant to the Governor of Rivers State on Media, Mr. Kelvin Ebiri on the  directives of the Governor to the effect that Hon. Doctor Dagogo, a Federal Lawmaker and Governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State be arrested for recruiting cultists to disrupt the screening exercise organized by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for National and State Assembly aspirants.  We State inter allia: 1. Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo is not a cultist and did not send anyone to disrupt the screening exercise.  2. Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo was never at the Party Secretariat where the screening process took place. He is Governorship aspirant and not National or State Assembly aspirant.  3. The Governor has taken the decision to credit Hon. Dagogo as sponsor of Cultists in order to stop the screening  of Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo sche

  The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared the member representing  Degema/ Bonny Constituency in the House of Representatives and Governorship Aspirant under the Peoples Democratic party Hon. Farah Dagogo wanted  for allegedly hiring cultists to attack the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP;secretariat in Port Harcourt.  Governor Wike through his Special Assistant on Media Mr. Kelvin Ebiri in a statement directed the Rivers State Police Command  to arrest Hon. Farah Dagogo for allegedly hiring cultists who stormed the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt and disrupted the screening of Aspirants for various elective positions. According to the statement, the Police must as a matter of urgency arrest Farah Dagogo, wherever he is, and must be made to face prosecution." The Governor added that some hoodlums hired by Farah Dagogo have been arrested and will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

 Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command has apprehended 23-year-old    Promise Dogoh,a native of Kamnor community in Khana Local Government Area , who specialized in swapping ATM Cards, belonging to individuals at several ATM points in Rivers State and subsequently stealing money from their accounts. Acting police public Relations Officer DSP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement said luck run out of the suspect when on the 22 of this month at ATM gallery in Artillery, he successfully swapped the ATM card of a victim  and withdrew the sum of N 640,000, leaving the victim with nothing in his account.  She stated that the frustrated victim reported the matter to Operatives of the State Command who promptly swung into action and arrested the culprit. According to the statement, the suspect Mr.Dogoh  is currently helping the Police in investigation and shall soon appear in court. Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday, admonishes  Rivers people to be wary of strangers at ATM galleries a

  Operatives of Puff Ader Tactical Unit of the Rivers State Police Command has re-arrested the two boys who allegedly defiled two year old twins a boy and girl   in PortHarcourt. Mother of the twins Mrs Achinihu Clement who spoke with our Correspondent said she wants justice for her children. Narrating how she discovered the alleged defilement of her two year old twins,Mrs Clement  stated that she noticed it when her son was  unable to sit. She explained that she had to question the boy who then told her how their dad"s brother who resides with them  tampered his anus. Mrs Clement revealed that she immediately took the children to the hospital after checking her son, where it was discovered that the hymen of her two year old female child also has been completely removed. In the meantime time  Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign has lauded the Commissioner of Police,CP Eboka Friday for ensuring the re-arrest of the suspects. A lawyer with the Human Rights

   Rivers State Government has reiterated its Political Will and Commitment to reduce the disease burden of the Rivers People.  Deputy Governor, Dr.Ipalibo Banigo stated this in a goodwill message from the Government House in Port Harcourt  to commemorate World Malaria Day, 2022. She noted that under the watch of Governor, Nyesom Wike the prevalence rate of malaria in the State has reduced significantly, noting that the State prevalence rate of malaria is 11.3% against the national prevalence of 24%. According to the Public Health Physician, Governor Wike is the Grand Ambassador for Malaria Elimination in the State, saying that Rivers State is amongst the best five States in the Country in terms of Malaria Control. The Deputy Governor insisted that citizens must take responsibility to keep their environment clean, get rid of stagnant water, sleep under insecticide-treated bed nets, and test for malaria before medication in the quest to Control and Eliminate Malaria.  It would be recall

  Rivers State Police Command has intercepted a Black Toyota Corolla Saloon Car  that was reported stolen at Diobu, Mile One, Port Harcourt. Two occupants of the car, Garzali Abubakar and Lukman Magaji  were arrested while the police was on stop and search duty at Igwuruta check point. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department ,SCID; and the suspects will be arraign in court upon conclusion of investigation.  Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday, while emphasizing the commitment of the Command to ensuring sustainable security in the state, urged the owner of the vehicle to come with proper identification and a valid proof of ownership to claim the vehicle.

A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced, a Pastor of a white garment Church in Rumuomasi Port Harcourt, Mishack Aguebere to two years imprisonment for pouring hot candle wax into the private part of a thirteen-year-old girl under his care.    The accused pastor Aguebere who was charged under section 222 of the criminal code of Rivers State Nigeria 1999, was said to have sexually assaulted his wife's 13 year old niece living with them inside the Church premises at Rumuomasi.   Chief Magistrate Felicitas Amanze, delivering her judgement said that the accused action resulted to the victim having forceful tear of her hymen and other medical conditions as shown by the medical report conducted and tendered in court.   Chief Magistrate Amanze further ruled that the victim who has been psychological traumatized all through the court trial deserved justice, noting that sexual assault on children was becoming so rampant in the society.   In an interview with our corresponde

  A pregnant woman, Mrs. Ruth Ekom-Sunday has allegedly been killed by her husband at Mgbuoba, Rivers State. The incident which occurred in the early hours of today was as a result of an argument between the couple. Caretaker of the compound Mrs.Wari Dumo who narrated the incident said the argument between the couple was as a result of 500# given to the woman by the husband during Easter holiday to cook for the family. Another neighbour of the victim explained that the suspect had been abusing  the deceased time without numbers. One of the child of the deceased who could barely talk as a result of the shock said her father hit her mother with stick that led to her death. The mother of four children was a llegedly murdered around  1am by her husband Ekom-Sunday . The deceased was said to be a petty trader who sells Akara and Tapioka to sustain the family.  However, report reaching us said the body of the late woman has been deposited in the mortuary. Meanwhile, the Rivers State Police C

   Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has confirmed the appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as the 25th indigenous Force Public Relations Officer.  CSP Adejobi was appointed in acting capacity on 16th February, 2022 after taking over from CP Frank Mba who was nominated by the Inspector-General of Police for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies ,NIPSS;Kuru, Jos. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi studied Archeology and Geography (Combined Honours) from the Premier University in Nigeria, University of Ibadan. He holds a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University. He had a long stint as Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State Police Command from 2008 -2016. He also served as PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO, Lagos State Police Command between September, 2020 and August, 2021, when he was posted to deputize the former Force PRO, CP Frank Mba. CSP Adejobi has carved a niche for

 Rivers State police command has debunked rumors making round that its officer shut one Victor Amasi during the Onne youth election in Eleme local government area.  Acting Police Public Relations Officer DSP Grace  Iringe-Koko who dismissed the rumors  said while the command was yet to get report about any dead, the police never shut anyone in Onne during the election. DSP Iringe-Koko explained that  there were other security agencies present at the area before the unfortunate incident stating that it was wrong for anyone to come up and accused the police. Meanwhile,Tension  engulfed  Onne Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State following the alleged killing of a youth, Victor  Amasi by a police personnel deployed to ensure peaceful youth election in the area. We  gathered that Onne Youth Council had scheduled to hold election but on the arrival of the delegates, electoral committee allegedly suspended the process following  directives from the Eleme Council Authority.

  The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists ,NAWOJ;Rivers State  has felicitated with Christians especially those in  the state on the occasion of this year's Easter celebration.  It also advised all to show love to one another especially the less privileged and the  down trodden in the society bearing in mind that Easter is a pure demonstration of God's unfailing love to humanity. "Showing love to one another  means appreciating the  fact that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son to save humanity " NAWOJ Chairperson Susan Serekara-Nwikhana in a statement enjoined journalists not to be deterred . She   regretted  the high cost of living in a society where Journalists are not well paid despite the role they play and called for a better renumeration for media workers. "May you receive all that you desire for and dream for and may the power of  resurrection  manifest  in every area of your lives ". NAWOJ  also decries the spate of Domest

    Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr.  Ipalibo  Banigo has reiterated that the death and resurrection of  Jesus Christ has afforded mankind the opportunity to reconcile with the Almighty God.   Dr. Banigo re-echoed this in her goodwill message from the Government House in Port Harcourt to felicitate with Rivers People at Easter.   According to the Deputy Governor, when the Almighty God created man, he was a perfect being but he unfortunately lost his perfection because of sin, explained that God’s only begotten Son Jesus Christ had to die on the cross of Calvary to restore man back to his lost Glory.   She urged all those who have not made up their minds to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal saviour to do so without further delay because the end time is fast approaching.   The Deputy Governor wished the State Chief Executive, Nyesom Wike and the good People of Rivers State a Happy Easter Celebration    

  Report says home of a chieftain of APC in Rivers State was  attacked in the early hours of today. Prince Tonye Princewill who is one of the governorship Aspirants in Rivers State under the All Progressive Congress in a statement said he narrowly escaped assassination as the gunmen move straight to a room in the house thinking it was his room. ''I can confirm that in the early hours of this morning my house was broken in to. The target was clearly me, as the intruders headed straight for what they thought was my room, broke in and met my absence. Nothing of value was taken, except the hard drive of the CCTV recorder, which leads me to conclude, they had only one objective. My elimination. " According to the statement, the APC chieftain expressed his gratitude to God for sparing his life and that of his family. ''I want to thank God that the devil is a liar and His children will always be protected. Thankfully I am well and nobody in my household was hurt, but this

  My attention has been drawn to a news report published by on the 12th of April 2023 by the Guardian Newspaper with the above mentioned headline.The publication which quotes the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN as asking the Honourable Minister of Transport and Dan Amanar Daura, His Excellency Mr. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi to resign over his presidential bid.Ordinary, I would have just ignored this report but coming from an organization that prides itself as a representative of the youths in Nigeria and as a youth myself, I could not but wonder what their intention is. While I would not want to engage the leadership of NYCN in the name-calling which they have chosen to, I would state the following facts;The NYCN has never had any issue with the performance of Amaechi in office until he declared for the 2023 presidential election. Going through the statement, it could be seen by all Nigerian youths that the statement is one of hand of Esau, Voice of Jacob. It is clear that NYCN ha

 A member of Behind Bar Initiative Pastor Jude Ohanenye was charged to court for child sexual assault on a 8 year old minor in PortHarcourt, Rivers State.  The victim narrated how Pastor Ohanenye carried her on his lap and fingered her. Director General of the Human Rights Group Harrison Gwamnishu said they received the complaint of the abuse and quickly ordered his arrest.  The Director General said the suspect  was arrested and handed over to the Police for a thorough and unbiased investigation, while medical report proved the child Virgina  was ruptured but hymen still intact.  The police concluded their investigation and he has been charged to a competent court of jurisdiction.  He said "As organization in forefront of Advocacy to end all form of social vices, we will never hide our own no matter the pressure''.  Pastor Jude has been remanded in prison custody and case adjourned till 21st April, 2022 for a hearing. "We wish to appreciate the Nigeria Police for ref

    As residents of Port Harcourt join in the Easter celebration, the need for effective community policing has been advocated.   Some of them while speaking on the importance of security during and after the celebration stressed that it is necessary to have community policing at the grass root level.   However, the Rivers State Police Command has assured the residents of a smooth and hitch free celebration as it had deployed adequate security personnel to mount the nooks and crannies of the state including waterways.   Speaking on the security situation in Rivers State, some residents of Port Harcourt have attributed the relatively peace enjoined in the state as a result of the local vigilante groups in various local government areas.   One of them, Mr. Uche John while commending the State Governor, Nyesom Wike for supporting the security agencies with logistics to carry out their function effectively urged government to also support the activities of vigilante groups to make the stat

    As residents of Port Harcourt join in the Easter celebration, the need for effective community policing has been advocated.   Some of them while speaking on the importance of security during and after the celebration stressed that it is necessary to have community policing at the grass root level.   However, the Rivers State Police Command has assured the residents of a smooth and hitch free celebration as it had deployed adequate security personnel to mount the nooks and crannies of the state including waterways.   Speaking on the security situation in Rivers State, some residents of Port Harcourt have attributed the relatively peace enjoined in the state as a result of the local vigilante groups in various local government areas.   One of them, Mr. Uche John while commending the State Governor, Nyesom Wike for supporting the security agencies with logistics to carry out their function effectively urged government to also support the activities of vigilante groups to make the stat