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 A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has awarded the sum of seventy-five million naira against the Nigeria Police in a fundamental Human Rights suit filed by the family of Late Auto  Mechanic, Chima Ikwunado who died  in police detention in 2019.    The family of late Chima  Ikwunado has filled a fundamental rights action against the Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police Rivers state, Benson Adetuyi  and four others following the alleged torture to  death of Chima Ikwunado  by four former members of the disbanded E-crack unit of the Nigerian police force while in their custody.  Justice S. I Mark in her judgment  awarded the cost against  the defendants for rights violation.   Lead lawyer to the family of Chima Ikwunado , Princess Lawrence spoke to Newsmen shortly after the court ruling. Also speaking, elder brother to Late Chima Ikwunado , Anthony Ikwunado  said the family is happy that Justice has been served.  Mr. Ikwunado said the death of his Chima has caus

 JOBS APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT Following the approval of His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS (AFRICA), the Executive Governor of Rivers State, for employment of Ten Thousand (10,000) eligible youths into the State Civil Service, the Rivers State Civil Service Commission is hereby calling for application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted vacant posts in the State Civil Service. METHOD OF APPLICATION Applications must be made online (FREE) at the Commission’s dedicated website ( www.rscsc.ng ) with the following attachments: Recent Passport Photograph Typed and Signed application Professional Qualifications Degree/HND/ND Certificate WASC/SSCE/NECO First School Leaving Certificate Birth Certificate/Sworn Age Declaration Local Government Identification NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption  Evidence of current practice license and registration with professional regulatory bodies All certificates must be from recognized institutions.  App

  The Peoples Democratic (PDP) has appointed Umar Damagum as the acting National Chairman of the party.  The National Working Committee (NWC) of the  Party at an emergency meeting today, acknowledge the Order of the Benue State High Court, dated March 27, 2023, with regards to the Chairmanship position of the Party. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Debo Ologunagba in a statement said after a careful consideration of the Court Order and in line with Section 45 (2) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017), the NWC resolved that the Deputy National Chairman (North) His Excellency, Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum assumes the National Chairmanship of the Party in an acting capacity with effect from today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 .” Details later 

  A  Port Harcourt  based  Ace comedian and renowned public Affairs Analyst, David Atake Sikpa has condemned  recent moves by the Nigeria Labour Congress to embark on nation wide industrial action from following the  inaccessibility of naira notes in the Banks . The Joe Ajaero led Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its planned nationwide strike beginning from Wednesday, a move described as anti- people. Sikpa ,known for  Philanthropic activities, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt said,  such moves by the president of the NLC  is provocative ,counter productive and self  serving .  He added that such initiative was not necessary, noting  that Nigerians have grown  through economic hardship lately to be thrown further  into  Labour's inflicted  hardship,  as a result of the strike, adding that the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria,  Godwin Emefiele apologised to Nigerians over the difficulty experienced, as regards to its policy and has further  advised commercial Ban

  The Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State has suspended the National Chairman of the party, Senator  Iyorchia Ayu, with immediate effect. Senator Ayu was allegedly suspended for anti-party   activities after passing a vote of no confidence on him. While reading a resolution, the secretary of the party in Igyorov ward, Mr.Vanger Dooyum, said Ayu’s anti-party activities – alongside his allies – contributed to PDP’s loss in his ward and local government in the governorship election. Senator Ayu was also accused of not paying his annual dues as enshrined by the party’s constitution.  Twelve out of the seventeen exco members signed the documents endorsing his suspension. They also alleged that the PDP chieftain did not vote during the governorship and state assembly elections held on the 18th of March, 2023. According to them, most of Ayu’s closest allies worked for the opposition All Progressive Congress (A

  The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has followed the relationship between the Rivers State Government and DAAR Communications Limited, the owners of AIT/RayPower FM, with keen interest. As a corporate umbrella under which women journalists actualise their professional calling and contribute their quota in nation-building, we are aware of the issues you have raised. However, we are worried of the recent notice by the state Ministry of Works to demolish the office of AIT, if it was not relocated within 48 hours.  On this, NAWOJ passionately pleads with your Excellency to rescind the decision, while other amicable options are explored to resolve whatever the issues and differences may be. We plead with you to consider the shocks and losses which employees, their households, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders will be exposed to in the era of high unemployment and poverty being experienced in the country if the business is forcefully shut down. NAWOJ will, ther

  Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said his Benue State counterpart, Dr. Samuel Ortom will not appear before the National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP over his alleged involvement in anti-party activities. He also described the suspension of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and others for anti-party activities by the National Working Committee,  NWC of the PDP as a nullity. Governor Wike stated these in Port Harcourt  while reacting to the NWC decision to refer Governor Ortom to the party's disciplinary committee and suspension of Fayose and others. The Governor stated categorically clear that the National Working Committee made up of the National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, the Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu and other members of NWC, cannot suspend Ayo Fayose, not to talk about referring Governor Ortom to national disciplinary committee, emphasizing that the decision of the NWC to refer governor Ortom to the party's National Disciplinary Com

  The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has faulted the Governorship and House of Assembly Election that took place in the state last Saturday. Spokesperson of the party in the State, Mr Darlington Nwauju in a press briefing  in PortHarcourt told Journalists that the election was marred with violence which led to lost of lives. Mr. Nwauju accused the Governor of Rivers State Chief Nyesom Wike of conniving with the security agency and INEC to rig the election in favour of his prefer candidates.   On the alleged killings of some persons during the election, Mr.Nwauju stated that four party members were killed in Ahoada West local government Area and two persons still missing. The Spokesperson also informed Journalists that the party's Governorship Candidate Pastor Patrick Tonye-Cole will proceed to court to claim his stolen mandate . Mr. Nwauju urged the police to investigate all the killings that took place in the state with a view of bringing perpetrators to book. The state

  The mother of a Former Councilor in Port Harcourt Local Government Council w as shot by suspected cultists this morning at Egede street, Mile 2 Diobu PortHarcourt over the refusal of the ex-Councillor Mr  Endurance Elenwo to pay "election security money' to cultists.   An Eyewitness said the suspected cultists led by one Zubi met the ex-councillor in the front of his house at Egede Street demanding for payment of the election security money".   According to reports, the ex-councillor insisted that he had no money to give to them ,this infuriated the hoodlums who started throwing bottles into his compound.   Mr Elenwo ran into his house and the suspected cultists opened fire on him. The Former Councilor narrowly escaped the bullet which caught his mother.   The Azikiwe Police Division in charge of the area and other Police units have visited the scene as at press time. When contacted the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police command SP Grace Iringe-Koko,who confirmed

 Picture at Viewer's Discretion  The Commissioner of Police in charge of Election duties in Rivers State, CP Echeng Echeng tasked operatives of the Command to deploy all necessary human and investigative assets to ensure that the killers of the Campaign Director-General for the All Progressives Congress in Ahoada West , Mr. Chisom Leonard are brought to book. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement said   information gathered revealed that the Campaign DG was shot by yet to be identified gunmen yesterday.  She added that the Commissioner of Police commiserate with family of the bereaved and promised to bring perpetrators of such heinous crime to justice.

  Report says the Ahoada West Campaign Director General of the Rivers state All Progressives Congress Governorship Candidate Patrick Tonye-Cole , Mr. Chisom Leonnard was found dead after been whisked away from his Polling Unit. We gathered that Mr.Leonnard was allegedly killed by men who had earlier adducted him yesterday morning. The DG was however found dead in the pool of his blood yesterday evening with his body riddled with bullet. I Meanwhile, Spokesperson Rivers State Police Command SP Grace Iringe-Koko was yet to confirm the incident as of the time of filing this report.

  The Commissioner of Police on Election Duty at the Rivers State Police Command, CP Echeng E. Echeng, and other Heads of Security Agencies in the State have visited some polling units in the Port-Harcourt metropolis and other parts of the state in a bid to ensure that the conduct of the Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly Elections runs smoothly. While commending the security agents posted on duty at the various polling units visited, CP Echeng expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of voters and INEC officials at the polling units as both security personnel and electoral officers deployed for the exercise reported that their respective areas was calm. The Commissioner of Police expressed the commitment of the Command to ensure the security of residents in the State during the vote counting and declaration of election results.  He emphasized that necessary security measures have been emplaced to ensure that the process is conducted safely and securely, and in a peaceful man

Some leaders in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC; for a credible,free and fair election in the Area. Chairman of the Council Mr.Erastus Awortu while answering questions from Journalists said INEC has improved tremendously compare to the presidential election. Mr. Awortu who voted at Unit five Ward nine noted that as early as 6am materials moved to various Wards of the Area. Chairman Andoni Local Government Area Barrister Erastus Awortu  H The Chairman explained that the Area was calmed as electorates moved out to cast their votes for their prefer candidates. On his part, PDP House of Assembly Candidate Mr. Ofiks Kagban also commended INEC for the peaceful conduct of election in Ward five Ikuru Town. The House of Assembly hopeful noted that the BIVAS work effectively unlike the Presidential Election. Similarly, member Representing Andoni Opobo Nkoro Federal Constituency Mr.Awaji-Inombek Abiante while casting h

  ..Hold Senator Bari Mpigi Responsible If Anything Happens To Me Says Princess Nlenwa The Police from Koroma and Saipenwa Police Divisions last night allegedly raided the house of Princess ,the candidate of Accord for Tai State Constituency in Koroma,her home town  arresting her Police detail,driver and Female cousin. Princess Nlenwa who narrowly escaped death,spoke to our Correspondent from the bush . "This evening as soon as I entered my community Koroma Tai the DCO Koroma Division called me on the phone that the DPO Koroma Division wants to have a word with me so I felt it was regards the elections so I honoured the invitation. "So I got to the station, the DPO was not there so the DCO asked I should sit down and waited for the DPO to come.I waited for thirty minutes I did not see any DPO,though I saw the Koroma Tai Division DPO who walked past me,I asked the DCO is this not Koroma Tai Division DPO he said he is  not on duty,that they have another DPO on election duty. &q

  YAHA, a global initiative for sustainable development goals under the European Act, EU, launched a mental health awareness road walk in Okirika Local Government Area in Rivers state under the European Union Act project. In an interview with our correspondent, the Executive Director of a non-governmental organization, NGO, YAHA Global initiative, Mr. Harrison Tubomini urged Nigerians to take mental health seriously and shun stigmatization of mental health patients. Mr. Tubomini also explained the importance of mental checkup and the need for people to engage in therapy. According to him, mental health can come in any from and it can lead to depression, suicide and self-harm.  Also speaking, the programs coordinator for the NGO, Mrs. Samantha Wilson spoke on women’s mental health especially during post-natal.  She admonished women to have role models and look towards a better life no matter the challenges they face just like their role models. On his part, the Finance officer, Mr. Afel

  Rivers State Governorship Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Patrick Tonye-Cole , Social Democratic Party, Senator Magnus Abe, African Democratic Congress, Tonte Ibraye , Accord, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs and others staged a protest to the Rivers State Police Command in Port Harcourt. The protest organised by Governorship Candidates of all the opposition political parties in tomorrow's Governorship election in the state is following the order declaring over twenty eight persons of opposition parties wanted by the State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The Governor during his statewide broadcast yesterday ahead of the gubernatorial election, declared Dr Leloonu Nwibubasa, Gabriel Pidomson, Bright Nwinyoodee and other grassroots politicians across Rivers State wanted for alleged criminality. Others declared wanted are Barika Bareh, Friday Sinee, Dumbari Deezua, Neeka Ikina, Giobari Poiba, Barisi Bonikoo, Mike Amachree, Paul Lawrence Paul, Anosike Odua, Mr. Ogbams, Ojimah, Kenneth

  The Assistant Inspector General of Police,supervising election in Rivers State,AIG Kayode Egbetokun has threatened to deal decisively with criminal elements who want to disrupt the Governorship and House of Assembly election Saturday. AIG Egbetokun in a press briefing at the Police headquarters in PortHarcourt warned that trouble makers and anyone with the intention of causing problems during the polls to steer clear or face the full wrath of the law. He urged law abiding citizens to come out  to cast their vote as the Police and other sisters agencies have made adequate deployment of personnel to ensure a hitch free election. The Assistant Inspector General of Police stated that restrictions of movement will take effect from 12am   to 6pm tomorrow as any person who flout the law will be arrested and prosecuted. AIG Egbetokun cautioned against fake news,hate speech and other activities inimical to peace before,during and after elections.   Our Correspondent reports that five Commissi

  Five political parties in Rivers State have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC; to strictly comply with the stipulations of the electoral Act during the Governorship and State Assembly elections on March 18 election.  The parties while briefing Newsmen at a joint press conference in Port Harcourt alleged plot by top officials of INEC and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party,PDP; to rig the election.  In their separate submissions.  Governorship Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Tonye Cole; National Rescue Movement, Sobomabo Jackrich; Action Alliance, Dr. Dawari George; Accord, Dumo Lulu-Briggs and African Democratic Congress,Tonte Ibraye, claimed that the Rivers State Governor want to use the instrumentality of the 23 Local Government Area Council Secretariats serving as Local Government Areas Collation Centres by the INEC to rig and manipulate the results of the March 18, 2023 Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections in the State. Pastor

  The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State condemns in strong terms this evening's abduction of it's Ikwerre LGA chapter Secretary, Mr Amadi Osaronu . This comes on the heels of an earlier attempt to arrest another chieftain of the party in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Hon Chibuike Ikenga. We invite the public and Nigerians to take note of the trail of anti-democratic and garrison style reign of impunity and intimidation meted on opposition politicians in Rivers State. We demand the immediate release of Mr. Amadi who from our investigations has no record of criminality and has not committed any offense other than belonging to the APC.  We wish to advise security agencies in Rivers State to avoid yielding themselves as tools for political witch-hunt. We restate that no amount of intimidation and arm-twisting can change the outcome of the March 18th Governorship elections in the State, which is a resounding defeat for the PDP. Signed: Darlington Nwauju Rivers State APC Spo

  Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has reserved judgement in the bail application on the money laundering case against Member Representing  Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2  Mr.Chinyere Igwe. The lawmaker  was alleged to have on the 24th of February, 2023 seen in  possession of  the sum of four hundred and ninety-eight thousand US Dollars. When the matter was called, Principals prosecuting counsel from the Attorney General office of Rivers State  applied to take over the prosecution from the police, which was not opposed by the defendant counsel but insisted to move the motion for the bail application.   Presiding Judge, Justice Stephen Daylop-Pam ruled that the principal prosecutor from the Ministry of Justice takes over the case and reserved judgement on the bail application. Justice Daylop-Pam also adjourned to the 4th of May 2023 for the substantive case to commence and ordered that the defendant be remanded in Police custody. Speaking to Journalists outside the cour

    Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has sworn-in members of the State Civil Service Commission and charged them to commence the promotion of civil servants across all levels immediately.   Governor Wike, who also mandated them to set up the machinery for the employment of the ten thousand Rivers youths into the State Civil Service, said both exercises are not political and must be completed in the next one month.     The commission, sworn-in at Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday has Sir. Clifford Ndu Walter as the chairman with Venerable Richard Okpara, Barr. Osima Gina, Sir. John Pascal Nali and Chief Mike Elechi as members.   Governor Wike warned them against using their offices to witch hunt anybody, but should make sure that they do a thorough work.   The governor explained that when the new  Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) leadership in the State paid him a courtesy visit last week at the Government House,  he disclosed to them that the former NLC leadership was  h