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  By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended two suspects involved in a disturbing case of human trafficking in Port Harcourt. The arrested individuals are Daniel Onyegbulem, a 28-year-old male from Umuoye in Etche Local Government Area and Uzodinma Eze, popularly known as Thank-God, 33-year-old from Omanwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area.   Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu in a briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Port Harcourt said that on Monday, 22nd January 2024, officers from the C4i Intelligence Unit, conducted a routine stop and search operation along Igwuruta-Eneka Road. During the operation, they intercepted and questioned Daniel and Uzodinma, who were riding a commercial motorcycle from Chokocho, Etche, to Eneka.    According to CP Disu, in the course of search, the officers made a shocking discovery as Daniel was found carrying a sack bag that contained a one-day-old baby. The baby, still covered in blood, was struggling for breath

  By  Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Rivers State Police Command has neutralized a notorious and high-profile criminal involved in sea piracy, kidnapping and arms trafficking, John Togo the second’ who was a significant threat to coastal communities in Rivers State, particularly along Bonny-Port Harcourt, Okrika, and Andoni waterways.   Briefing Newsmen at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt, Commissioner of Police, Olatuji Disu stated that the suspect Togo, is the 'Anchor Head' of the Iceland Confraternity, who orchestrated a reign of terror, causing fear and devastation among residents and boat passengers.  According to CP, the suspect operates illegal oil bunkering camps, engaged in arms trafficking and was responsible for numerous heinous acts such as ambushes, murders and robberies.   '' Notably, he was planning to ambush security personnel patrolling the Bille-Degema-Okrika waterways with speedboats to seize their weapons before he was neutralized. Through

    By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Residents of Tombia community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have called on relevant authorities, especially NLNG and Agip to fix the gas leakages of their gas pipelines in the community. Some opinion leaders and indigenes of  the community while briefing Newsmen in Port Harcourt said, that the gas leakage which occurred on Saturday 20th January, 2024 had within the few days caused great harm to residents of Tombia community and the environment.  Secretary Tombia council of chiefs,   Chief Onimite Abbey said the gas leakage has negatively impacted their environment most especially, the locals source of livelihood.  “Last Saturday ( 20th January, 2024) about 7:30pm I was called by the DSS boss Degema local government area of Rivers State that there was a gas explosion in my community. I told him I wasn’t aware. With the information I have to quickly respond to the information and I went home. When I got home, I was taken to the area, it w

  By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Rivers State Police Command says it has handed over four point two million naira extorted from two victims Kalu Ibe and Anthony Ifeanyi by three Police Officers attached to the Command. Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a press briefing in Port Harcourt said the Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken disciplinary action against the Police officers who under the guise of investigation in which there was no complainant arrested the two victims from Abia state took them to Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta States and back to Port Harcourt.   SP Iringe-Koko said upon receipt of official complaints from the victims on January, 17, 2024 steps were taken by the Command.    The officers involved, ASP Daubra Edonyabo, ASP Talent Mungo and Inspector Odey Michael were arrested and the money recovered and handed over to the victims.   According to the Spokesperson, action of the Police officers is in violation of co

 By Josiah Egbilika The Nigerian U-20 women team known as Falconets are through to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be hosted in Colombia later this year.  The Falconets defeated their Burundi  U-20 counterpart 2-0 on aggregate to secure one of the four tickets available to teams in African region.  The second tie of Nigerian female football had earlier defeated Burudi U-20 female team 1-0 in Burundi before defeating them again in the return leg in Abuja, Nigeria. The qualification will make it a record 11th time appearance of the Facolnets in the Women U20 world cup fiestas. Nigeria alongside Brazil, Germany, and United States remain the only countries to have attended all previous 10 editions of the tournament.

...First in the history of the Country By Josiah Egbilika  History was made as Cape Verde qualified to the knockout stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cote D'Ivoire after beating Mozambique 3goals to none. The underdog who was written off as one the countries to go home early shocked Africa and the world when they beat Ghana and went on to top group B after their win against Mozambique qualifying to the knockout stage, the first in the country's history. what a run!! Meanwhile, the defending champions Senegal defeated Cameroon 3goals to one to to become the second team to qualify for the knockout stage of the African tournament.  The defending champions took their chances in a squarely contested game to beat Cameroon with Mane been in the score sheet. On their part, Guinea kept hope alive beating The Gambia 1goal to none. The win means they have a huge chance to qualify to the knockout stage of the tournament.

By  Josiah Egbilika It was a joyous moment for Nigeria as they beat host Cote D'Ivoire 1-0 to remain hopeful of qualifying to the knockout stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations. The lone goal came from a penalty spot after Victor Osihmen was fouled and Video Assistance Referee (VAR) checked to the displeasure of Cote D'Ivoire team who wanted a win to qualify or at least a draw to remain at a very good place of qualifying. Now, their hope is in their hands as they must win Guinea Bissua for a chance to qualify to the knockout stage in the final rounds of the group games. Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea shattered their brother Guinea Bissua 4-2 in the 6 goals thriller. The win has seen them top group A with 5goals difference over Nigeria who are tied in same 4points with them. On the other hand, Egypt and Ghana gave an exciting game in a 4goal thriller. They both shared points with a 2-2 draw with Egypt having a point ahead of Ghana with 2points in 2games while Ghana 1point in

By Josiah Egbilika Nigeria will hope to top group A as the lock horns with Ivory Coast today by 6pm for a chance to qualify to the knockout stages of the tournament. Ivory Coast only needs a win to qualify as they come into the game as leaders of the group. Can Nigeria do it? Meanwhile, in same group A, Equatorial Guinea will want to make a statement by winning Guinea Bissua. The two brothers will want to show who is superior as they open the second round by 3pm today. The Kudu, Ghana will want to redeem their image when they face Egypt by 9pm today. Ghana was humiliated by Cape Verde in the first round tie of the tournament and will wish to remain in #AFCON by winning Egypt. A loss will cartapot Ghana out of the tournament.

By Prince Iwezor The Rivers State based Regional Newspaper, South South Voice has declared the Rivers State governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Joseph Fubara  " most Peaceful Person of the year 2023" in the South South region of Nigeria. In a release  signed by the Publisher and Editor-in-chief of the Newspaper, Prince Mike lwezor stated that governor Fubara won the award through his peaceful and humble disposition which he brought to bear in handling the Rivers State political crisis that surfaced  later part of 2023. South South Voice noted that despite the enormous executive power governor Fubara  has, his peaceful nature didn't allow him take advantage of it to consume his opponents even in the face of highest provocation as his opponents would have done if they were in his shoes rather he chosed peace and has continued in that peaceful direction. The release added that governor Fubara also brought a compassionate heart to governance which showed clearly in his pr

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday 16, January 2024, visited the family of late Ndidi Livingstone, the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman of Mgbuoshimini who was shot dead in front of his church by unknown gunmen close to Rumueme waterfront last week Saturday. The Commissioner, who was received by Godspower Livingstone, the elder brother of the slain CDC Chairman, condoled with Mrs Patience Ndidi Livingstone and her children with other members of the family. CP Olatunji Disu, Commissioner of Police, Rivers State   In his speech to the family, CP Disu promised to fish out the perpetrators of the crime. "The killers of Ndidi Livingstone will not go unpunished. Very soon, we will unravel those behind this drastic act"  he stated. While being empathetic to the family's pain and decided to commiserate with members of the family of Livingston, the CP emphasized the need for collaboration in the fig

 By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State Dr.Erastus Awortu says plans are on to enact a By-law to enforce strict compliance to safety rules and regulations by boat operators and sea travellers on the Andoni coastal waters. Dr. Awortu stated this in Agiokolo Fishing Settlement at Finima Community in Bonny Local Government Area when he paid a condolence visit to the bereaved Families of last week boat mishap along the Bonny waterways that claimed the lives of  eleven passengers. According to the  Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State Dr.Erastus Awortu, the by-law will criminalize failure to use life-saving marine safety equipment, prohibit night journey and overloading in the Andoni water transport system. Dr. Awortu described the latest boat mishap as a wake-up call to strengthen partnership with his Bonny counterpart to improve on security and safety of travellers in the Andoni-Bonny coastal waters.  The Andoni Council C

 By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Police in Rivers State has apprehended a notorious armed robber and cult leader, Silas Oderereke, in Oderereke community, Ahoada-West Local Government Area. The suspect also known as General, had been on the run for the past four years.  However, his reign of terror came to an end when he resisted arrest and opened fire on the police, resulting in his death. As the head of the Greenlanders' cult group in the Ubie clan of Ahoada West, Oderereke and his gang, were famous for their criminal activities, which included armed robbery, land grabbing, unauthorized sales of buildings and brutal attacks on those who dared to oppose them.  The cult leader would even order the destruction of houses in communities that resisted his criminal enterprises. On January 11, 2024, the police received information about Oderereke's gang's robbery operation, which also involved vandalizing the property of the late monarch of Ekpeye land in Ahoada Eze Robinson  Robinson.

 By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Rivers State Police has arrested a group of armed robbers and cultists who have been a terror to a host of communities in Khana Local Government, including burgling the residence of an Army personnel. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO,SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement stated that on 2nd January ,the Police arrested five  robbers who are members of the Dey-well cult group in Khana Local Government Area.  The suspects, ThankGod Francis 24 year-old, Bariakpe Itaa 26 years and Golden Felix 24 all from Gbam Boue community in Khana . According to the PPRO, Police responded to intelligence reports of the gang's operations in Gbam-Boue, Kono-Boue and other neighbouring communities and promptly arrested them. Items recovered from the gang, after searching their houses, include five pieces of military camouflage uniform, one pair of camouflage shoes, one military cap, one mobile police uniform, a small bag containing electrical tools, one live AK 47 7.6mm

 By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The family of Community Development Committee ,CDC;Chairman of Mgboshimini in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chief Ndidi Livingstone who was shot dead last week saturday at the front of Peculiar  Faith Ministries,Rumueme has called for justice.  Elder brother of the murdered CDC Chairman, Mr. Godspower Livingstone, in an interview with Newsmen said  his  brother was killed by four gunmen in Police uniform with AK-47 guns. Mr.Livingstone revealed that he was in the house when information came that his younger brother has been shot dead. According to Mr.Livingstone, eyewitnesses said they saw the suspects with highlander Jeep tinted glass on Police uniform where they were trying to push his brother inside the vehicle. As the brother was struggling with them,he was shot at his head and stomach. Mr.Livingstone called on the Police and other law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and and bring the killers of his brother to book.

  By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim who was kidnapped on December 19,2023. Commissioner of Police,Olatunji Disu,  while briefing Newsmen at the command's Headquarters in Port Harcourt said the victim was a popular hotelier who was shot three times before he was abducted. CP Disu explained that while on the rescue mission, one of the kidnappers got injured in the course of exchanging gun fire with the police.   He further said that the kidnappers collected ransom in food flasks and assured the public that the Police are trailing other members of the gang to arrest them. Some of the items recovered were one AK 47, two magazines, RX 350 and 330 vehicles. The victim whose name was withheld for security reasons said he suffered so much and appreciated the police for coming to his rescue. 

  By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Andoni Local Government Council has expressed deep shock and pain over the disturbing report that over twenty persons from Andoni are feared dead in boat mishap involving two Andoni/Bonny-bound boats which occurred within the Andoni waterways . In a statement, chairman of the council Dr. Erastus Awortu stated that upon receiving the news a response team was dispatched to join the first responders on rescue mission at the scene of the incident in a bid to salvage the situation. According to the statement, the situation is been monitored to offer further support especially to give the survivors necessary medical attention and recover the remains of the dead from the Sea.    Pastor Promise Festus owner of the boat The council Boss condoled with families and communities of victims of the unfortunate disaster especially Ngo Town, Ataba, Isiama and other Communities whose loved ones where involved in the boat mishap.                Some victims of the boat mis

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Dr. Erastus Awortu has lamented on the plot to bring back youths restiveness and insecurity in the Area.  According to Dr Awortu, there is alleged  campaign of calumny by some desperate politicians in Andoni to discredit and undermine the achievements of the administration especially the painstaking effort to restore lasting peace and stability in Andoni . The Andoni Local Government boss in a statement stated that it is fallacious for anyone to insinuate that his administration inherited peace in Andoni and that he allegedly sponsored violence in Ngo town, all in a bid to smear his image, score cheap political point and trigger a resurgence of insecurity in the area. He emphasized that the claim by the desperate politicians is absolutely false, misleading, inciting and should be disregarded in its entirety. Dr Awortu relayed that prior to the inception of his administration, Andoni was under the siege of heightened in

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Chairman Ngo Urban of traditional ruler Council  in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, chief Abraham  Bara  has remarked that investing on tourism in the Niger Delta is capable of reducing youth restiveness in the area. Chief Abraham made the statement in an interview with correspondent Awajis Josiah-Chijindu during the grand finale of the Andoni Carnival at the council Secretariat in Ngo-Town. Cultural display at Andoni Carnival   According to the chairman, investing on the cultural heritage of the Niger Delta will create economic empowerment to the people thereby reducing unsocial activities in the region. On his part, the chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Dr Erastus Awortu stated that the reason the council organized the Carnival is to bring people together and to expose the massive tourism potential of the Andoni people. Cross Section of Display at Andoni Carnival   Dr. Awortu noted that the tourism exposure will make people to come inve

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Authority of Andoni Local Government Area says it has uncovered plot by some persons to stage a politically-sponsored protest in the area on Saturday, 6th January 2024 and another plan by some groups to stage a counter protest. In a statement, the council chairman Dr. Erastus Awortu, said while recognizing the right of the people to a peaceful  protest to express their views on issues affecting them as enshrined in the law, the council will not condone any act that could lead to a breach of peace in Andoni under the guise of a peaceful protest.  According to Dr. Awortu, if the planned protest is allowed it could lead to a violent clash by the two groups or could be hijacked by those with ill-intention to unleash mayhem in the area. The statement noted that the council gathered from reliable source that some political actors who are not pleased with the prevailing peace in Andoni may be behind the planned protest as part of their evil plot to return Andoni back

....Andoni a safe haven for investors -Dr. Awortu By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Cross section of fun seekers at Ikuru Town Beach in Andoni The Federal Government has been called upon to invest in the rich endowment of the Andoni people. The call was made by the chairman of Andoni Local government area, Dr. Erastus Awortu at  Ikuru Town Beach party.              Even babies were not left out Dr. Awortu who enumerates the numerous potential on the land of Andoni noted that if the proper investment is made on the land, dwellers in the area can have means of survival thereby reducing burdens on the government.       Nollywood Actress Matilda at the beach The chairman while lauding the People's resilient in maintaining the existing peace in the area noted that investors can only invest in a peaceful environment. Chairman Andoni Council Dr. Awortu with some fun seekers Also speaking, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the Area, Chief Sampson Ngerebara who lauded efforts of the c

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu A 20 year old girl, Awaji-Igbanam Willie has appealed to the Andoni Local Government Authorities to build a track and field team in the area. Miss Willie made the statement during an interview with our correspondent, after emerging winner in the female category of the first ever Andoni Unity Marathon Race organized by the Local Government Council in celebrating the yuletide season. Winners receiving Cash Prizes from Dr. Eratus Awortu According to her, the athletic team will expose the talents in the area. Speaking to Newsmen, the head organizer of the Andoni Unity Marathon Race, Mr. Adasi Martins stated that the Marathon Race was put together as a way to sustain the peace enjoyed by the Andoni people. Dr Eratus Awortu with the winners He stated that the emerged winners in the Race will be introduced to the state team for incorporation thereby creating a niche for the Local Government Area Mr. Martins relayed that the Andoni Unity Marathon Race will not be a on