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Wike kicks against $1bn ECA fund for FG

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2017 0

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state on Friday kicked against the authorization for the federal government to withdraw the sum of $1billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) belonging to all tiers of government. He was at the presidential villa, Abuja to brief President Muhammadu Buhari on

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Rivers policemen, community rescue kidnapped monarch

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The Paramount Ruler of Mgbuolua, Rundele community of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief G.A.O Omodu who was kidnapped in the early hours of Tuesday December 26, 2017, at his Ndele Residence has been rescued by men of the Rivers State Police Command less than 12 hours after his abduction. A statement issued […]

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Embrace common platform , Wike tells Rivers politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

Only a common platform, irrespective of political affiliations can attract Federal Government projects for the development of Rivers State. This is the declaration made by Governor Nyesom Wike to the politicians in Rivers State in Port Harcourt on Monday. Governor Wike said that the united front was needed to challenge the current situation where the […]

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Former Rivers lawmakers Endorse Wike for second tenure

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2017 0

Former Legislators of the Rivers State House of Assembly have endorsed the State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for a second term in office. The former state lawmakers premised the endorsement of the Rivers State Governor on his state-wide roll out of projects and the excellent implementation of the New Rivers Development Blueprint. Speaking during a […]

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Fighting insecurity can be challenging, because some people benefit from it -Olisa

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Oosi Olisa (Esq), a barrister at law is the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. he speaks with The Daily Times MEMOYE OGHU on how he restored peace to the once turbulent council in the state You took over the Caretaker chairmanship of ONELGA more than a year ago. Can […]

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Nigerian Navy flags off exercise Eagle Eye II today

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2017 0

The Nigerian Navy (NN) will today, December 5, 2017 flag off a three – day sea exercise nicknamed “EAGLE EYE II” in Port Harcourt, Rivers State among others to boost investors’ confidence on the country security. A statement issued by the Acting Director of Information Navy Captain Suleman Dahun stated that the exercise would involve […]

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‎3500 delegates for NAPPS conference in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

No fewer than 3500 delegates are billed to attend the 11th annual conference of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). A joint statement by the national publicity secretary/Chairman Mobilisation and Contact Committee, Bishop Opukeme and the South-South President of NAPPS, Martins Osakue, which was made available at the weekend to journalists in

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Amaechi-Wike clash: Security expert, APC Chieftain express divergent views

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2017 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Mr. Chizi Enyi, and a security expert, Dr. Uche Chukwuma, on Sunday reacted to the clash between the convoys of Transport Minister, and former governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and the governor of the state, Barr. Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike. On his […]

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Rivers House of Reps caucus commends Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

The Rivers State Bi-Partisan Caucus of the House of Representatives has lauded Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his achievements and developmental projects across the state. The caucus said that the state governor has lived up to the expectations of Rivers people. The Federal Lawmakers who are members of both the All Progressives […]

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Ogoni APC Stakeholders split over governorship ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2017 0

The All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ogoni land, Rivers State, is now sharply divided over who will fly the flag of the party in the next general election. While the Khana Chapter of the party is rooting for Senator Magnus Abe, other stakeholders in other local government areas said they were pitching their tent with […]

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Cowbellpedia Mathematics Competition: Rivers leads finalists

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

At the end of the third and last semi-final recently in Lagos, Rivers State had three representatives, the most in the finals of the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited. Representing Rivers State in the competitionare: Osasere Egharevba and Jessey Uche-Nwichi, both of

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N’Delta youth renew threat to blow up oil and gas installations as elders urge restraint, patience

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) has appealed to the militants in the region to exercise restraint and patience as the forum was currently working with the federal government to develop the area. PANDEF said the appeal became necessary because it was worried about the threats by different militant groups […]

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Rivers Correspondents’ Chapel petitions CP over harassment of vendors

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Rivers State Chapter, has petitioned the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Zaki, over the harassment of vendors by some of the Divisional Police Officers, DPO, in the state. The affected DPOs who include those of Oyigbo, Elelenwo, Elekahia, Rumuodunanya, have for […]

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Monkey pox: Rivers schools deserted over immunization scare

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

*Army debunks rumour *APC says immunization scare orchestrated by Wike Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Fear, pandemonium held sway in public schools in Rivers State on Tuesday as parents stormed the state primary and secondary schools to pick their children and wards over rumours that the army was forcefully injecting Monkey pox virus into the pupils […]

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Julius Berger commends FG on flag off of Bodo-Bonny road project

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Federal Government has been commended for the flag off of Bodo-Bonny road construction project linking between Bonny Island to the rest of Rivers State. The Bodo-Bonny road project which was flagged off by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, was first conceived under the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon in 1973, has […]

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Gun duel in Opobo

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2017 0

There is an ongoing gun-duel between the military and armed gangs at a location between Opobo and Sobiekiri water channels in Opobo LGA, Rivers state. More to follow

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IPOB sensitises for referendum in Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2017 0

Members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra have embarked on a door-to-door campaign in Port Harcourt distributing flyers calling on people to prepare for an impending referendum. An IPOB member who was distributing the flyers in D-Line, Port Harcourt, said that the referendum was imminent. When told that the Nigerian Constitution does not recognise a […]

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Unrest at Akpajo Junction

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2017 0

Serious disturbances are being reported at Akpajo junction on PHC-Onne Road. The cause of the disturbance is yet to be ascertained. More to follow

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Violent protests in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2017 0

Violent protests by scores of angry youths along Refinery road, Elele LGA in Rivers state. The youths are protesting the collapse of the Okulu-Aleto Bridge, a few hours ago. The exact cause of the bridge collapse, and the number of casualties couldn’t be ascertained at press time. More to follow

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We will cooperate with Rivers State to develop Nigeria, says Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2017 0

The Acting President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has declared that the Federal Government would cooperate with Rivers State for the development of the country. Speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday night during the State Dinner organised in his honour, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo noted that the visit to Rivers State was […]