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By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu   Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a violent attack at Elele Roundabout in Ikwerre Local Government Area, at about 7am on the 5th of March 2025. In a statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that acting on credible intelligence regarding the unlawful assembly of suspected hoodlums at the location, a patrol team from Elele Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly mobilized to the scene to restore order. According to the statement, during an attempt to address the crowd, an unidentified assailant, hiding within the vicinity, opened fire resulting in multiple injuries, injuring about four persons. One of the victim  The armed hoodlums fled the scene immediately, but one of them was apprehended, and a single-barrel gun was recovered from him. The injured victims were rushed to hospitals in Elele for medical attention. SP Iringe-Koko stated that a manhunt is currently underway for the fl...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC,  has unveiled the 9th of August 2025 for the conduct of Local Government Elections across the state. Chairman of the Commission, retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli during a stakeholders meeting  for the unveiling  of timetable and guidelines for the election said the commission is working to ensure general acceptability of the outcome of the election. While calling on stakeholders to act right during and after the election, retired Justice Enebeli promised an atmosphere devoid of suspicion and rancour.

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Office of the Deputy Governor of Rivers State wishes to categorically debunk the false and misleading reports circulating online suggesting that Her Excellency, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, DSSRS, has resigned. Contrary to these baseless claims, Her Excellency remains committed to her duties as Deputy Governor, a position she was duly elected to serve alongside His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Executive Governor of Rivers State . As a seasoned public servant and academic, Prof. Odu is dedicated to supporting the Governor in his efforts to deliver dividends of democracy to the good people of Rivers State.  Her exemplary leadership and expertise have been invaluable to the administration, and she remains steadfast in her commitment and support to His Excellency Sir Dr. Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS. We urge the public to disregard these unfounded reports, which are clearly the product of malicious speculation.  Her Excellency, Prof....

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The newly crowned monarch of Ngo Town, His Majesty King Dr. Mathew Jonah Ogwuokwa Ibotile Nnabiget XV (JP), Okaan-Ama Ngo of Ngo Land in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has assured inhabitants of Ngo Land that he will not enslave anyone throughout his reign. King Nnabiget gave this assurance while giving his acceptance speech as King of Ngo Land after his coronation ceremony at Agba Ngo Square, Ngo Town. According to him "As King of Ngo Land, my desire is to ensure that I carry everyone along especially our opponents, nobody will be a slave, I will lead with mutual respect for all and sundry." He remarked that he is only interested in uplifting the growth of the community and making every effort to advance the course of development, insisting that he will take advice from people who are genuinely interested in the development of the community and reiterate his commitment to promoting good governance by implementing lawful directives,...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked the rumors making round  that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr.David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed. According to a statement from the command,on March 3, 2025, at about 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz.  He checked into the hotel, paid a sum of twenty thousand naira for one night's stay. Shortly thereafter, he directed the room attendant to escort a female guest to his room. The lady left the hotel premises around 4:00pm same day. Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. At about 4:00 am the next day, a friend of of Mr. Parradang, a military officer, traced him to the hotel. Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to Mr. Parradang room, where he was found deceased, seated in a chair. Discovering that the Durumi Police w...