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 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police  team, CP Monitoring Unit yesterday,29th October, 2024. Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement, noted that the operation, conducted under the Rumuokoro Flyover around 3 pm yesterday, led to the arrest of Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, who were caught engaging in a corrupt practice against innocent motorists under the flyover. According to the statement, two of the officers, Inspectors Caroline Promise and Christiana Jatau, were found conducting the unprofessional behaviour while out of uniform, further contravening police standards.  Their misconduct was captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions. During the immediate on-site investigation, the operatives searched the officers and recover

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Health has prioritize the health of pregnant women, babies under five years and new born babies through its impact rural emergency service and maternal transport program.  The program which is a world bank collaborative program with the ministry of health, National  Emergency  Medical  Services and Ambulance System from the Federal Ministry of Health     During the visit to Mayor's office  Representing the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,  Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Head of Operations, National  Emergency  Medical  Services and Ambulance System from the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr  Emuren Doubra stated that the reason for the program is to ensure that pregnant women, children under five and new born babies are safe in periods of emergencies. Dr. Doubra stated this while speaking to our correspondent after the visit to the chairman of Association of Local Govern

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has sympathized with family of those that lost their lives in the helicopter that crashed today near Finima Bonny ocean. The Minister in a statement, stated that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has been notified and emergency response teams were immediately activated, and search and rescue operations are ongoing with the support of the Nigerian Search and Rescue Unit, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development  According to the statement, the National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), and other relevant agencies, Neighbouring aerodromes have also been notified for support. The statement below 👇  PRESS STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF HONOURABLE MINISTER OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT, FESTUS KEYAMO, SAN, ON THE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A HELICOPTER IN PORT HARCOURT ON 24TH OCTOBER, 2024 The Federal Ministry of Aviation has recei

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Nigeria Police Force in its resolve to address issues of  human rights abuses and unethical conducts by officers,on Wednesday,23rd,2024 commissioned the Complaint Response Unit(CRU) at Police headquarters,Moscow road, Port Harcourt  In his address,the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun represented by Assistant Inspector General of Police,AIG incharge of zone 16 Police headquaters ,Yenagoa,Adebola Hamzat  said  no institution  deals with their own when there is misconduct like the Nigeria Police. "But there are some lacuna,it is that lacuna that the CRU has come to cover.There  is no misconduct that is reported to the police that actions are not taken . "People perceive that if you report misconduct of officers nothing will happen because the higher  echelon are aware of what they do, is not correct . "The CRU gives that protection because people fear to give information  to the Police.At the initial point of reporting,nobod

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have averted what would have been a major inferno at Rumuokwuta Roundabout in Port Harcourt after a premium motor spirit, PMS laden trunk fell.   In a swift response, the Acting Commanding Officer, 760 Transport Battalion, of Nigeria Army Major Al-mustapha Adams mobilised and led the 6 Division Fire fighters to the scene to prevent any fire outbreak.     The operation which was conducted with sister agencies ensured all safety and security protocols were strictly observed, while the area was cordoned off and all necessary preventive drills were carried out.   According to the Nigerian Army, no life or property was lost as the situation was brought under control.   Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam commended the troops for their efforts.   He assured the people of Rivers State and its environs of the division's determination to continue to carry out peo

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended three notorious kidnap suspects, Blessing Akpelu, Precious Ebee, and Wisdom Amadi following a series of highway robbery and kidnappings along the Port Harcourt-Owerri Expressway.    Briefing Newsmen at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt, Commissioner of Police, Mohammad Mustapha said the arrest came as part of an intensified crackdown on criminal activities along the route, which had been a hotspot for violent attacks on motorists. ''Blessing Akpelu alias NTA ‘m’ 20 years old, Precious Ebee ‘m’ 30 years old, and Wisdom Amadi ‘m’ 28 years old, all natives of Egbeda in Emohua LGA are known for orchestrating roadblocks to trap unsuspecting travellers and have been under police surveillance after an alarming spike in kidnappings, including the abduction of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member and two others along the Elele/Omerelu axis of the expressway''. He noted    Accordin

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The F ederal government has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said the decision was made during the Federal Executive Council, FEC; meeting held today.   According to the statement, a new ministry called ministry of regional development will oversee all the regional development commissions, such as the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission and the North East Development Commission.   While the National Sports Commission will take over the role of the Ministry of Sports.   The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy.  

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  President Bola Tinubu has sacked five Ministers from his cabinet. The President announced this at the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. Those affected are Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy; Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John; Education; Mr. Tahir Mamman, Mr. Abdullahi Gwarzo, State for Housing and Development and Mr. Jamila Ibrahim Minister of Youth.    President Tinubu has also nominated seven new Ministers in a major restructuring aimed at improving government operations. The seven newly nominated ministers are: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda,;   Minister of Labour & Employment ,  Muhammadu   Dingyadi ; Mrs. Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as Minister of State Foreign Affairs; among others.   President Tinubu charged the newly appointed ministers to serve the nation diligently.  

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command says investigation has commenced into the sudden disappearance of Mr. Yahaya Faruk, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was deployed to Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town Andoni LGA, and has been missing since October 14, 2024. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, on October 15, 2024, the principal of Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Mr. Anderson Awaji-Ogbana, reported to the Ngo Divisional Police Headquarters that Mr. Faruk could not be located within the school premises or the surrounding community.  It was later revealed that Mr. Faruk had been involved in casual employment with LDM Mining Company, also located in Ikuru Town.  According to the statement, upon receiving the report, the Police summoned Mr. Wen Hauiguo, the manager of LDM Mining Company, for questioning. On October 16, 2024, he was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Residents of Edeoha community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State were thrown into panic at the early hours of yesterday, Sunday October 20, 2024 as gunmen suspected to be cultists invaded the community and killed four residents. Report has it that, the  gunmen suspected to be members of Iceland cult group invaded the community at about 2am Sunday morning with sophisticated weapons and assault rifles shooting sporadically and went  from house to house in search of their targets, killing four persons in the process. Community source disclosed that three of the killed persons are natives of Edeoha while one is a native of Ekata community still in Ahoada East LGA but resides in Edeoha. Intelligence sources revealed that the suspected Iceland cult members who carried out the killing came from a camp in a neighbouring community to carry out the overnight killing at Edeoha. A native of the community who pleaded anonymity, told our Correspondent

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the sum of eighty-five thousand naira as new minimum wage for civil servants in the state with effect from November 2024. Head of State Civil Service, Dr. George Nweke made this known when he addressed journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Governor and Leadership of Organised Labour in the state. Dr. Nweke further stated that the State Government will set up a technical committee that will work out the modalities of payment. Chairman, Joint Public Negotiating Council, Mr. Emecheta Chukwu who also spoke to journalists, commended the Governor for paying above the approved national minimum wage of seventy thousand naira. For the Chairman, Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Rivers State Chapter, Mr. Alex Agwumor said Governor Fubara who rose from the rank as a civil servant, has demonstrated that he is a workers friendly Governor. The Labour leaders promised to support the administration of Governor

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Oba, Eze Ogba of Ogbaland, His Eminence, Sir Nwachukwu Obuoha Nnam Obi 111 has called on political leaders to chart the desired leadership and be accountable to the people. The Oba of Ogbaland stated this, when the Executive Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Isaac Umejuru led officials of the Council on a courtesy/familiarization visit  to the Palace of the Oba of Ogbaland. Oba Nwachukwu Obuoha Nnam-Obi 111, advised  the ONELGA Boss to lead by example for others to follow, adding that he should ensure that the indigenes of ONELGA enjoy the dividends of democracy in his administration. "You will be held accountable, our Local Government is tired of being backward. We should be at the forefront exemplifying what it takes to lead at that level", the Oba noted. The King of Ogbaland, who bestowed his blessings on the ONELGA Chairman, Prince Isaac Umejuru,  also urged him to be weary of every form of distraction that

  By: Martha Igbiks  The Rivers State Government has stressed the importance of proper hand washing hygiene in preventing infectious diseases that can endanger one's health.  At an event marking the 2024 Global Hand Washing Day with the theme " Clean Hands for all Generations, State Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Prince Samuel Eyiba, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barrister Mrs. Patience Omereji (KSM), urged residents to prioritize hand washing in their daily routine. "In a world facing health challenges, washing hands remains one of the most effective methods to prevent illness,"  Barr Omereji said, highlighting that millions still suffer from diseases that could be avoided with proper hygiene practices. She reiterated the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration's commitment to improving water and sanitation infrastructure to promote hand washing hygiene.  By prioritizing hand washing, Rivers State resident

  By: Martha Igbiks  Following the recent political tension, the "One Million Youths for Sim with Disabilities" in Rivers State across the 23 LGAs, gathered for a prayer conference today, seeking God's intervention for peace and progress for the Governor Siminalayi Fubara led administration. Convener of the prayer conference, who is also the President, National Association of Youths with Disabilities, Rivers Chapter, Mr. Brown Benjamin Lesor, explained that the conference aimed to bring together youths with disabilities to pray for an end to the escalating political tension in Rivers State. Mr. Lesor emphasized that the youths with disabilities are standing by their governor, Siminalayi Fubara during these challenging times and praying for his focus and victory.  He expressed gratitude to the Governor's wife, Valerie Siminalayi Fubara for her generosity and encouragement, pledging that the youths  will pursue peace and shun violence  In her goodwill message at the eve

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Well meaning Individuals from all walks of lives, yesterday Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 trouped into Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to celebrate a gallant police officer with an exceptional character, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu who served as the 45th commissioner of police Rivers State.              CP Disu and wife In a Send Forth party organized by the Rivers State Police Command in honour of the outgone Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara spots CP Disu as an exceptional Police officer who served diligently and surpassed expectation despite the turbulence in the state Political landscape. Governor Fubara represented by the Secretary to State Government, Dr.Tammy Wenike Danagogo said, politicians on both divides in the State can attest to performance of CP Disu in crime fighting.          POWA women and CP Disu  He urged CP Disu to replicate his performance in Rivers in his area of new assignment noting

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State new commissioner of police, Mohammed Mustapha has assured residents of the state of adequate security. CP Mustapha in his median briefing at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt noted that he has been briefed of the political situations in the State.  He disclosed that calmness will be  restored in the Local Government Areas where pockets of violence and arson attacks have been reported,as he is committed to collaborate with state and non -state actors to address the challenges head-on. The 46th Rivers State Commissioner of Police, also noted that adequate security personnel will be deployed to the local government areas to ensure security of lives and property. The Commissioner stated that he is aware that Rivers State, being one of the nation's economic hubs, faces unique security challenges, require a proactive and strategic approach. CP Mustapha added that his priority is to ensure the safety, security and well-being of

  By: Martha Igbiks  Rivers State Government is taking steps to revamp the severely vandalized Ahoada Water Facility in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the State with a view to restoring  potable water supply for residents of the area . State Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Samuel Eyiba who made this known today  after conducting an on-site inspection, described the facility's condition as "non-existent," with most equipment stolen or destroyed. Accomplished by the General Manager, Rivers State Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency ( RSSTOWA) Mrs Queen Amachree and other officials of the Ministry,  Samuel Eyiba stated that the inspection aimed to identify areas for upgrade and make recommendations to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.He assured that the implementation of the proposed upgrades would be prioritized in the 2025 annual budget. The Water Resources and Rural Development Commissioner attributed the vandalism to scavengers seeking m

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Chairman of Andoni Local Government area, Mr. Lazarus Nteogwuile has sworn in the Vice Chairman-Elect, Mrs. Henrietta Simeon and Secretary to Council, Mr. John Ezekiel at the Council Secretariat Ngo Town.   The Vice Chairman Mrs. Simeon and Council Secretary, Mr. Ezekiel took their oath of office administered by the Chairman of the Unyeada Customary Court, His Worship Igoni Ijong.   Thereafter, the Chairman also proclaimed the dissolution of the 9th Andoni Legislative Assembly that served between June 2021 and June 2024 and proclaimed the opening session of the 10th Andoni Legislative Assembly.    Shortly after their proclamation in their plenary session, the new members of the Andoni Legislative Assembly elected Mr. Israel Ataisiku of Ataba Ward 10 as its Leader, while Mr. Sylvester Awaji-otogwun of Ward 2 was elected as Deputy Leader with Mr. Theophilus Paul of Ward 6 elected as Chief Whip of the House.   In an interview with Newsmen, Leader of the 10