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  By Awajis George  National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN, Rivers State chapter,has sent a save our soul message to Nigerians following the arrest of the chapter chairman Chijioke Ihunwo Chief Protocol Officer NYCN Rivers State chapter Mr. Ikechukwu Wordu, sent the message as the youth chairman and others were arrested. According to the message,NYCN chairman and about 150 other youths, including Wordu were arrested during a peaceful protest at the Government House Port Harcourt, to stop the removal of the incumbent governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. They are believed to be in the custody of Old GRA Police Division. It was also alleged that about three persons were shot during the protest. "Right away we are in Old GRA Police Station. We are calling on civil society organization, we are calling on the inspector general of police, we are calling on President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come to the aid of Rivers State youths, the intimidation is too much from Nigeria Police. ” As of the tim

  By Awajis George  The Rivers State Government has debunk rumours making rounds of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara sacking Local government chairmen. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information Joe Johnson, Sir Siminalayi Fubara did not sack the council chairmen. The statement below 👇 There had been unfounded reports making the rounds on various media platforms about His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, sacking certain categories of his aides and local council chairmen. This is to clarify that His Excellency has not given me such directive as the official spokesman of the  State government as at today Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Our dear governor is a technocrat, with robust civil service background, kind hearted and a  very humane person who does things according to laid down rules and with the fear of God. We therefore ask Rivers people and the general public to jettison such unconfirmed reports as the public will be properly informed of who may have

   By Awajis George  Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has foiled attempt by some compromised police officers who shot at him with the intention to kill while he visited to assess the extent of damages done as aftermath of bombing of the State House of Assembly complex by some hoodlums. Sir Fubara who had visited the complex, greeted by well meaning Rivers youths on Monday, described as unfortunate the attempt by some disgruntled persons to forcefully take over control of the assembly and condemned the burning of sections of the building of such important public institution built with taxpayers money. "The truth is that, everybody who knows me know that I am a peaceful person. I can never ever, even if I am aware that there is a plot to impeach me for whatever reason be part of such destruction.   "I am worried that a facility like this that we used taxpayers money to build will be destroyed for selfish reason just to please somebody. From what I have seen, even

  By Awajis George  The attention of the Rivers Elders Council has been drawn to the skirmishes by some anti Democratic forces to throw Rivers State into political quagmire because of the refusal of his excellency Sir Sim Fubara to mortgage the state;  We solidly stand by his excellency Sir Sim in this hour of patriotism and statesmanship We implore them to allow the excellency breath and to perform his duties without fear or intimidation SIGNED Chief Henry Aguma Chief Mike Lube Hon.Ben Ikenza Mazi Chituru Comrade Tom Odum Elder Kinika Aholu Elder Emm Owhurodu FOR: RIVERS ELDERS FORUM

  By Awajis George  Report says Security Agents have taken over the Rivers State House of Assembly complex  following a fire outbreak at the chamber around 10pm on Sunday 29th October 2023. We gathered that the Federal fire service had earlier put off the fire . This is coming amidst rumors of an impending impeachment procedure against the state Governor Sim Fubara. It is unclear if the fire is connected with the rumoured power tussle between the former governor of the state Barrister Nyesom Wike and the present governor Sir Sim Fubara. Effort to reach Law Makers to confirm the incident prove abortive as of the time of filing this report.

By Awajis George  Former president of Obolo youths Coalition, Comrade Mkpon Amon has condemned the gruesome murder of late Justina Otuene, a 300 level student of Uniport by her lover, Damian Okoligwe in Port Harcourt.   Comrade Amon while reacting to the incident told our Correspondent that the murder of the student is an insult to the Obolo nation.   He called on the Commissioner of police CP Nwonyi Emeka to ensure the people of Andoni are carried along in all the investigation processes.   Comrade Amon who is also an activist of the Obolo extraction urged the police to carry out thorough investigation on the matter and ensure the culprit does not go unpunished.   According to the former president, justice for the late Justina will serve as deterrent to those who take the lives of others.               Comrade Mkpon Amon Comrade Amon further advised young women and men to be careful of the kind of relationship they keep in any form.   The Rivers State Police Command had earlier parade

  By Awajis George  President Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate past Head of Rivers State Civil Service Commission Rufus N Godwins Esq. as member representing Rivers , Delta and Bayelsa States in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Sir Godwins is to serve as member of the commission in charge of three South-South States. The statement below 👇 As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the president to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to serve in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate: (1) Prof. Tunji Olaopa — Chairman (2) Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo — Member (Representing Adamawa | Gombe | Taraba) (3) Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu — Member (Representing Akwa Ibom | Cross River) (4)

By Awajis George  A bolt driver, Mr. Kelechi Uzor has submitted himself to Okporo Police Station,Rumuodara in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers state to narrates what he knows about a missing girl,Elizabeth Edoukumor who was declared missing hours after Mr Uzor dropped her at harmony estate,Eliozu,PortHarcourt. In an interview with our Correspondent Mr. Uzor narrated his side of the story. "On  9th of October she booked for a ride at Eastern byepass.I took her to harmony estate at Eliozu,when I got to the estate,I parked because you cannot enter the estate without authorization of someone inside . "So when the lady got the permission to enter,that is Elizabeth,I entered the estate,parked at the residence she was going to,she offloaded her bags,because she came with some goods,she paid me in cash and I droved off. "When I entered the estate,I was checked by the security,when I was leaving,I was checked,they checked everything in my car, they now gave me permissio

    The suspects Dr. Hagi and Ifesinachi By Awajis George  Following a case of abduction reported to the police on September 9 2023  by One Ijeoma James  at Awalama Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt, that on the 16th of August one Promise came into their compound and stole her 4-year-old son Prosper James, all efforts to locate her child proved abortive. Commissioner of police CP Nwonyi Emeka told Newsmen at the command's headquarters in Port Harcourt that police detective’s Special Area Division undercover swung into action by means of intelligence led policing and arrested one Ifesinachi Opara  which also led to the arrest of one Happiness Iheukwumere popularly known as Dr. Hagi, to whom he sold the child. According to the Police Boss, further investigation also led to the recovery of three more children trafficked by Dr. Hagi from different locations of the country.                CP Nwonyi Emeka   Three from Benue State, Benedict Kpaaka one year and seven month old,  Godgift Julius 4 ye

        The suspect Damian  By Awajis George  Rivers State Police Command has paraded the suspect Damian Okoligwe a level 400 petrochemical Engineering student of University of Port Harcourt  who murdered his girlfriend Justina Otuene aged twenty. Commissioner of police CP Emeka  Nwonyi while briefing Newsmen at the command's headquarters in Port Harcourt today 26th October 2023 said yesterday ,operatives of Ozuoba Division received a complaint from a neighbour of Road 20, back of NTA where foul smell was coming out from the house of one Damian Okoligwe a fellow tenant. According to the CP, Officers from Ozuoba Division led by the DPO rushed to the scene. "On arrival, the door was forcefully opened, and a Ghana must-go bag containing a lifeless body was recovered, back to the station and in a search of the flee suspects and boyfriend of the decease, one Demain Okoligwe 24 year old, a petrochemical engineering 400 level student of Uniport boyfriend of the victim, occupant of th

                    Suspects paraded  By Awajis George  The Rivers State Police Command has paraded some suspected car snatchers and kidnappers, arrested around Port Harcourt within the last one week.    Briefing Newsmen at the command’s headquarters in Port Harcourt the Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka said Police operatives on Saturday at about 10pm along  Ozuoba road sighted a black Toyota corolla and when the car and the driver one, Destiny Amah was taken to the station and upon search, a pistol was recovered.                   Exhibits recovered CP Emeka also disclosed that on the 16th of this month operatives of the Rivers State Police command arrested one Samuel Chinedu along Redeemed Church at Sam Wobo Street with different master car keys which he allegedly uses in snatching vehicles.     The Police boss further revealed that the CP Strike Force on Saturday last week acting on credible information arrested one victor Jonah at Chokocho Etche and recovered two cut to size

By Awajis George  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Kolowale,42 year old rig worker for alleged defilement of his 13 year old female house maid at Ejekwu street,Eneka in Obio/Akpor Local Government area. Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command,SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the development to our Correspondent ,stated that the suspect is being detained as investigation is ongoing. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested by the  Human Rights Desk of the Command following a compliant by concerned neighbours who the teenage girl ran to after her alleged defilement by the suspect. Some women in the vicinity had examined the private part of the  teenage girl to ascertain the veracity of her claim and was shocked to observe the level of damage done to the minor's female organ. We learnt that some of the neighbours based on strength of their findings,quickly alerted the Police on the incident.We also reliably gathered that the result of  medical ex

  By  Awajis George  An employment scam syndicate known as Philip Odereghi Oghogh who allegedly defrauded some of persons  between 200,000 to 450,000 naira with promise of giving them employment(Academic and Non Academic) at the Rivers State University has been arrested today Tuesday 17th October,2023 at  University of PortHarcourt Teaching Hospital,Choba. Narrating how the suspect was arrested,Prince Wiro National Coordinator of Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign said the suspect was arrested following months of trailing. He said the issue of alleged fraud came to the attention of the organization last year December  and that the organization has being monitoring activities of  the suspect. Mr. Wiro said fortunately on Tuesday,October 17,2023 an executive member of the organization acting on credible intelligence cited the suspect inside the premises of  UPTH and raised alarm which attracted the hospital security that arrested the suspect. Mr. Wiro called o

   By Awajis George The Rivers State Police Command has paraded a woman who bathed her husband with hot oil in Etche local government Area.   Commissioner of Police, Emeka Nwonyi while parading the suspect at the command's headquarters in Port Harcourt noted that she will be charged to court after proper investigation. The Commissioner who also paraded other criminal suspects revealed that the command is unrelenting in its desire to achieve zero crime in the state. According to the CP, three of the notorious armed robbers were arrested on 29th  September,2023 along Rumukwushi tank flyover while burgling a rice farm in the area. CP Emeka stated that Police patrol  team moved to the scene where two pump action guns, Hilux,Toyota sienna,bolt cutter,iron bar,walkie talkie,green coloured military uniform, three bags of rice  were recovered  from them. He said the suspects were later identified as the same armed robbery gang who burgled the same shop on 9th August 2023. CP Emeka revealed

  By Awajis George  A married woman who was with John Okon when he was shot dead at Abakiliki/Nanka street,Mile 1 Diobu,Port Harcourt on Tuesday night has denied allegation of been the deceased female lover. The woman who did not want her name mentioned told  Journalists that the man who has a shop at Ojike street,Mile 1 Diobu where her tailoring shop is only gave her a lift that night. She explained that while she was going home after her day's business ,Mr Okon who resides at Iwofe opted to drop her off at her residence in Nanka street,Mile 1 Diobu. She revealed that the moment, Mr Okon stopped her at Nanka street,three boys with gunmen accosted them.She stated that one of the gunmen pointed gun at her and asked her to come down from the car and put her face down while the other two went to the driver's seat and pointed gun at Mr Okon. She asserted that the one who pointed gun at her forcefully took her money while the other two were dragging the car key which was at ignition

  By  Awajis George The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ),Rivers State Chapter, has called for increased investments for adolescent girls.  The association made the call as part of its activities to commemorate 2023 International Day of the Girl Child (IDG). NAWOJ maintained that there is an urgent need for increased attention and resourcing for the key areas that enable girls to realize their rights and achieve their full potential. "Responding to girls’ calls for change, Government at all levels must move beyond reaffirming commitments and invest boldly in the action needed to make that change. There is a need to explore opportunities for improving resourcing to girls and the issues that affect them. " It also noted that investing in girls' leadership includes creating space and platforms for girls to raise their voices at every level of policy-making, directly resourcing girls’ movements and networks, and centering girls’ voices in leadership and  all pr

            Viewer's Description is Advised  By       Awajis George  Suspected cult members on Tuesday 10th of October 2023 shot dead an automobile technician Mr.John Okon at Abakiliki/Nanka street Mile 1 Diobu Port Harcourt. We gathered the incident occured at about 8:55pm. A source in the area told our Correspondent that Mr. Okon was engaged in a discussion  with a lady inside his vehicle when about three gunmen arrived the scene,shot him on the head and fled. The source also revealed that before the gunmen fled, one of the suspected killers came back to confirm if the automobile technician was dead. The incident we learnt, caused serious panic in the area as passersby and residents who were outside as at the time of the incident scampered for safety. Unconfirmed report has it that,before the unfortunate incident happened ,a member of a cult group in the area had warned the deceased on some occasions to desist from communicating with the girl who was with him at the time of the i

  By Awajis George  In a landmark decision, the Election Petitions Tribunal has upheld the election victory of the member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Dumnamene Robinson Dekor, affirming the legitimacy of his mandate. The All Progressives Congress (APC)'s petition filed at the Tribunal by Mr. Eric Nwibani, against the election of Rt. Hon Dumnamene Robinson Dekor of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was dismissed by the Tribunal.  Also dismissed were two other petitions filed against Rt. Hon Dumunamene Robinson Dekor by Mr. Naaku Paul of the Accord Party and Mr. Friday Nke-ee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The Tribunal dismissed all the petitions filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC, Social Democratic Party, SDP, and Accord Party, solidifying the credibility and integrity of the electoral process. In a statement following the Tribunal's verdict, Rt. Hon. Dekor expressed gratitude to God for the victory. Th