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                  The two Suspects  By Awajis George  Eagle-eyed operatives of the Rivers State Police Command, in furtherance of an investigation into a distress call from a local vigilante at Rumuoghalu that they had discovered a building close to Akas Estate at Rumuekini Community in Obio/ Akpor  Local Government Area, on May 27th 2023, arrested One Akudo Ozoroh  aged 39, the alleged owner of a Child Trafficking center where six pregnant girls were rescued recently.  Upon interrogation, the suspect Akudo Ozoroh confessed to the crime and gave useful information to the Police ,that the girls were lured and Promised to take care of until their delivery, while the babies were sold within the range of three hundred and four hundred thousand Naira depending on the month of the pregnancy and were given a token ranging from one hundred and fifty thousand Naira to two hundred thousand Naira depending on the sex of the baby.             The six Teenage pregnant girls  The suspect claimed tha

      New R/S  CP Nwonyi Emeka briefing journalists  By Awajis George  The new Rivers State Commissioner of Police,CP Nwonyi Emeka said there will be zero tolerance for corruption and human rights abuses under his administration . CP Emeka made this known today 31st May 2023,during his maiden briefing at Police headquarters, Moscow road, Port Harcourt . The Commissioner stated that his primary assignment is to protect lives and property with humility,due diligence and integrity. According to the CP ,"My primary assignment is to protect lives and property with humility,due diligence and intergrity.I commend the state Government for providing enabling environment for my predecessors,I  pray that the state Government extend such gesture to my administration. "Let me state categorically that I am here to tackle crime and criminality in accordance to international best practices and respect  human rights.No efforts will be spared dealing with criminal elements in the State.A total

  By Awajis George  Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed six persons in two communities in Rivers State between Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st May, 2023. One person in Abarikpo community, Ahoada East Local Government Area and five persons in Odiereke-Ubie community Ahoada West Local Government Areas were reported dead. In an interview with our Correspondent,  Public Relations Officer of Akoh Youth Congress in Akoh kingdom, Ahoada East, Comrade Ekeakita Hector Chinem said the killing in Abarikpo community occurred at about five minutes past four in the morning. He said some group of cult boys residing at a neighbouring community, came to Abarikpo to search for about three persons . According to the Public Relations Officer,  "Unluckily, one Aburi Dickson Edi was found in his house sleeping .They (the cult boys) batched into his house,shot him in his stomach"'. Comrade Chinem also stated that five youths were killed on Tuesday in Odiereke Ubie community, Ahoada West

  By Awajis George  The Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed four commissioner nominees in the Rivers State Executive Council. They are  - Professor Zacheaus Adangor, Dr Dakorima George-Kelly, Mr Isaac Kamalu and Professor Prince Chinedu Mmon. George-Kelly left, Kamalu middle and Adangor right                     Professor Mmom Leader of the House, Martin Amaewhule during debate today 30th May 2023,on the floor of the house through a motion that was seconded by lawmaker representing ONELGA constituency two Christian Ahiakwo prayed the house to allow three of the nominees leave the hallowed chambers based on the fact that as members of the immediate past executive they did well. Mr.Amaewhule said members are conversant with facts about the nominees and have no need to ask them questions. However, Mr Isaac Kamalu had earlier been asked to take a bow as a former Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaker Ikwuiyi Owaji Ibani at the end of debate confirmed the

  The Rivers State House of Assembly is inviting the following nominees to appear before it today, 30th May 2023 by 9am  for screening as Commissioners Designate They are :  1. Professor Zaccheaus Adangor, SAN.              2. Dr Dakorinama George-Kelly              3. Hon Isaac Kamalu 4. Professor Prince Chinedu Mmon The nominees  are requested to submit 35 sets of photocopies of their credentials to the office of the clerk and come along with original copies of their credentials including tax clearance certificates for the screening.  As of the time of filing this report, Commissioners nominees are before the Rivers State House of Assembly  for screening.

    As Sir Siminialayi Fubara takes over the leadership of Rivers State today,29th May 2023 as the 16th Governor of the State, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has congratulated him and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Ordu, on their election and successful inauguration. The Union, in a statement signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Stanley Job Stanley and Ike Wigodo respectively, also commended the people of the State for their peaceful disposition before, during and after the election in the State. The statement urged the new Governor to see himself as a servant-leader and not as a lord, advising him further to place the security and wellbeing of the citizenry above every other consideration. While calling on the people of the State, especially the opposition, to cooperate with the new administration to enable it discharge its constitutional responsibilities to the citizenry, the Union enjoined the new Governor to settle down for real governance and also treat eve

 By Awajis George  Reactions have continued to trail the judgement of the supreme court over the live broadcasting of proceedings of the tribunal filed by  Labour party and Peoples Democratic Party. The supreme court had ruled against the Live broadcast of the proceedings citing security reasons amongst others. A  Port Harcourt based lawyer, Barrister Alvin Ofuegbu in a chat with our correspondent in Port Harcourt stated that allowing Live Broadcast of the proceedings may be detrimental to the entire proceedings.  Barrister Ofuegbu commented that the judges acted on advice given to them by the Department of State Security, DSS. Barrister Ofuegbu speaking The Port Harcourt based lawyer explained that a strong evidence is the jurisdiction to winning a case.  He advised parties to focus on building a strong case and not be distracted with speculations and false grapevines. In his view, a Human Rights Advocate, Mr. Josiah Egbilika opined that there is a need for all to respect the laws gui

            New Rivers CP Emeka By Awajis George  The Commissioner of Police Rivers State Command, CP. Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka has ordered the maximum deployment of personnel, intelligence, and operational resources of the command for effective policing of Gowon Stadium Elekahia, Port Harcourt, and other parts of the state in line with the swearing-in ceremony of the Rivers State Governor-elect and his Deputy on May 29, 2023. In a statement by the Command's Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the CP orders all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to place adequate security in their areas of responsibility according to the operation order designed by the Command. The statement further warned police officers to be professional and civil in carrying out their duties. According to the statement, members of the public are informed that there will be diversion around entry and exit routes within the Stadium as part of efforts to ensure free

  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council. Governor Wike announced the dissolution today Thursday 25th,May 2023, during the valedictory Executive Council meeting at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. The Governor directed the former cabinet members to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their respective ministries or the most senior administrative staff were applicable.

  Rivers State CP Redeployed To Force Headquarters  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the posting of CP Okon Okon Effiong to head the Department of Finance and Administration, ICT; Force Headquarters, Abuja. CP Zachariah A. Fera is posted to Force Criminal Investigation (FCID) Annex, while Enugu CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka  is posted to Rivers State Command and CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah is posted to Cross River State Command. The IGP has tasked the Commissioners of Police to deploy all requisite assets in ensuring sanity, professional standards and discipline in all ramifications in their new places of assignment.  In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa  Adejobi charged the senior police officers to effectively apply their wealth of experience in improving existing structural arrangements, towards achieving a citizen-focused and community-oriented policing.             IGP  Usman Akali Baba According to the statement,the IGP called

  Civil-Military Police and Paramilitary Relations CIMPARR-NIGERIA note with dismay the reports of detention and torture of persons accused to have committed crime by some Vigilance group in PortHarcourt especially some Vigilantes operating in Diobu. Coordinator ,CIMPPAR-NIGERIA Ambassador Green Isaac in a statement said there are reports of ill human treatment ranging from torture, chaining and detention of persons by the Vigilance group who also collect bail money before alleged suspects are release without handing over to the Police while threatening the suspects not to report to Police. The Coordinator also condemned the report of indiscriminate shooting of guns by the vigilance group without cause especially by one of the vigilance group whose office is located in Azikiwe street Mile 2 Diobu PortHarcourt thereby causing panic in area. ''As much as CIMPARR-NIGERIA acknowledge the positive contribution the Vigilance group has made in synergy with Police and other relevant ag

  The Obolo Youths Coalition has Condemned allegations made by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Udom that Youths from Eastern Obolo destroyed Coconut plantation . In a statement by President General, Obolo Youth Coalition Worldwide, Comrade Ijonama Mkpon Amon gave six days ultimatum from today Monday 22nd ,May 2023 to all Companies operating in the Areas to shut down operation as their security is not guaranteed. Comrade Amon accused the Governor of plans to eliminate Obolo people in the affected Local Government Areas . The Statement below 👇 OBOLO YOUTH GIVES OIL COMPANIES OPERATING IN OBOLO LAND IN AKWA IBOM STATE 6 DAYS TRADITIONAL STANDING ORDER TO SHUTDOWN THEIR OPERATIONS STARTING FROM TODAY MONDAY THE 22ND MAY,2023.   We the Youths of Obolo ethnic nationality out rightly condemn and reject the accusations made by Gov. Emmanuel Udom, that youths from Eastern Obolo destroyed Coconut plantation.   We have watch with dismay the Adolf Hitler's style of governance that H

  Viewer's Discretion is advised  C4i Intelligence Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command in the early hours of Friday 19th May, 2023 raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout at Oyigbo/Igbo-Etche Forest.  The Operatives were acting on actionable intelligence gathered on the kidnapping gang. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement said the suspects upon sighting the Police team opened fire on them. During the gun duel that lasted for about an hour, the gang leader, who was later identified as Aka Blacky, was fatally wounded. Another suspect identified as Peter Nwafor was shot while trying to escape.                  Police Logo According to the statement, the two suspects were taken to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital where they were confirmed dead by doctor on duty. Their corpses deposited at the UPTH Mortuary.  SP Iringe-Koko said the gang was linked to the kidnapped of a woman and her daughter on 18th March, 2023 along Garrison.

  The Rivers State Government says it has zero tolerance for examination malpractice. Commissioner for Education Professor Chinedu Mmom made this known today 17th May,2023 during  inspection of some Secondary schools in PortHarcourt engaging in the West Africa Examination Council  WAEC examination. Commissioner for Education Inspecting GGSS Rumueme According to the Commissioner, the State government has paid all WAEC fee for students both indigents and non indigents and at such any Principal caught collecting money in any form will face the wrath of law.  Professor Mmom while encouraging students to be serious with their studies, stressed that there were no short cut to success. Prof. Mmom admonishing students of Model Secondary School G.R.A The Commissioner stated that he is satisfied with the conduct of the exam so far as supervisors from the ministry are sent across the Twenty Three Local Government Areas of the State for monitoring. Students of C.S.S Oroworukwo writing WAEC Examina

  By  Awajis George Operatives of the C4i Intelligence Unit of the Rivers State Police Command in the course of investigating into a case of kidnapping and armed robbery reported on January 15, 2023, travelled on Friday 12th May, 2022  to Kano State and effected the arrest of one Abdullahi Ibrahim.                                                             The Operatives recovered a Black 2010 Toyota Matrix with Reg. No. SPR 283 TA, and a Blue 2008 Toyota Camry with Reg. No. ABC 49 AT, both believed to have been snatched or stolen from Port Harcourt. Consequently  upon the arrest, the Police Operatives successfully trailed and arrested his co-conspirators,  one Tamunor Kubie Okari aged 23, from Okirika in Rivers State,  Vincent Kobani  aged 20, from Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State,  One Monima George aged 22, from Buguma in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.                           Suspects  Three locally made pistols and two live cartridges were recovere

  By  Awajis George  Women Journalists have been called upon to brace up with the challenges of using new technology put in place to make their jobs easier and simple in stories telling using digital tools. This was the charge given by Programme Manager Institute for Media and Society,(IMS), Mr Timothy Bamidele at a two day training in Port Harcourt on Digital Multimedia Stories Telling  organized by the Institute with support from European Union, (EU) for Women Journalists drawn from the South South States of the Federation. Mr. Bamidele noted that the Institute decided to carry out the training for women journalists considering their importance in nation building and development. Mr. Timothy Bamidele Programme Manager IMS The Programme Manager who emphasized on the place of women journalists in the society, noted that over sixty women journalists have so far been trained by the Institute. He explained that the training  afforded female journalists the opportunity of looking at post e