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By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command says it will maintain law and order during the nationwide protests in the State starting from tomorrow, August 1. In a statement by the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command acknowledged the constitutional right of citizens to gather and protest peacefully, not forgetting that mischief makers may want to exploit the opportunity of the planned protests to create chaos and civil unrest. According to the statement, the Command commended those who have opted for alternate, lawful means of resolving the issues raised by the organizers, while recognizing the possibility of hoodlums hijacking the protests. SP Iringe-Koko also urged organizers and protesters to conduct themselves in a manner that does not compromise public safety and security or infringe on the rights of others, as the police will not tolerate any act of criminality, such as looting, robbery, or the harassment of innocent c...

... Ama-Ngo Youths Assembly tells Rivers State Government  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Rivers State Government has been urged to disregard series of petitions written against the secretary to the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Matthew Ogwuokwa Jonah demanding his removal from office on allegation of stopping the King of Ngo Town in Andoni local government area from participating in the activities of the Council. The petitions that emanated from the Ngere Egweoke family of Ngo town have been described by the Ama-Ngo Youths Assembly as  baseless and false. In an interview, the president  of the Youths Assembly, Mr. Nkakeek Dick, said they have also received an information about some planned protests to the Rivers State Government House, the Office of the Head of Service and the Office of the  Commissioner for Chieftancy and Community Affairs by the said individuals. Mr. Dick explained that  there is no King in Ngo Town presently as the Okaan-Ama and...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, (MOSOP) USA , has written an open letter to the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include the creation of Bori State in the ongoing Constitutional amendment and restructuring process. MOSOP USA assures Nigeria and the whole world that MOSOP and the Ogoni People abhor violence but hate injustice.  According to the letter, the Ogoni People stand on the recommendations of the Willink Commission as the only condition to remain in Nigeria, so the Ogoni Bill of Rights must be adopted and included in the Nigerian Constitution. The open letter below 👇 

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Chief Executive Officer of Homadil Realty Limited,with headquarters in Abuja has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged rights abuse and harassment by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). In the letter, the real estate CEO,called on the President to call the EFCC to order.   My name is Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac (Haija Bilkisu Ishaku Yusuf). I am the Chief Executive Officer of Homadil Realty Limited, headquartered in Abuja. I am an upright, honest, humble, responsible, hardworking, God-fearing, philanthropic, and law-abiding citizen of Nigeria who believes in the rule of law and the Nigerian legal/judicial system. I grew up in the ancient commercial city of Kano in Northern Nigeria, raised by missionary parents. Growing up was challenging as my parents struggled to provide for us on their meager missionary stipends. We were brought up with strict moral values, integrity, and honor. Through determin...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Eleven months after SP, Bako Angbashim, the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police division died, Rivers State Police command finally conducted a burial procession to his honour.   The event which took place today 27th July at the Police Officers Mess in Port Harcourt, was witnessed by the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu and all senior officers of the command.   Speaking at the procession, CP. Disu stated that the late DPO was instrumental to the arresting of notorious criminals terrorizing the East West road section of ogoni axis but met his end while on active duty at the Ahoada Divisional Police Station.   The Rivers State Police boss further stated that the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has fulfilled the 100 million naira pledge he made on David Gift popularly known as 2baba who was the prime suspect in the death of late SP. Angbashim.   CP Disu while appreciating the Inspector General o...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police command said that it has been engaging with various stakeholders as regards the nationwide hunger protest,slated for 1st to 10th of August .   Speaking to Newsmen, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated that the Police is not ignorant of the situation in the country, ensuring that it will do all it takes to maintain peace and order in the State.   CP Disu said that the men of the police have been trained and retrained on handling protest situations, assuring that his men know exactly what to do.   On the issue of court order barring the Peoples Democratic Party from holding their Ward Congress, CP Disu stated that the police are obligated by law to obey court orders and as of the time of briefing Newsmen, he can only confirm the court order that permits the congress to hold.   CP Disu further laments on the numerous court judgments but did not fall to add that the police will do e...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Federal Government  has been called upon as a matter of urgency to holistically support the good people of Niger Delta through the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs on the ongoing efforts at addressing issues affecting the Niger Delta region, especially as it concerns building peace and security in the region. The call was made by the Project Steering Committee, PSC which include, The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Search for Common Ground, Stakeholder Democracy Network, Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Academic Associate Peaceworks (AAPW) in a press briefing immediately after the conclusion of the Rivers State Peace Architecture meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.        State Peace architecture with SFCG Country Director Mrs Fatima Abubakar Speaking to Newsmen, Chairman of the PSC and Director Planning Research and Statistics Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Paul Ab...