Politics

Newspapers editorials will not shake the resolve that Rivers is a Christian State – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2019 0

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that God rescued the state from the evil machinations of deadly political foes who planned to destroy it. He also reiterated that Rivers State is a Christian State and that ‘hundred of editorials in National Newspapers will not shake

Politics

No compensation for those who illegally took over Govt lands – Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2019 0

The Rivers State Task Force on Recovery of Government Properties has issued a 7-Day Quit Notice to illegal occupants of the State ADP Farm Site at Rumuodomaya, asking them to vacate the area. The Task Force also declared that it will implement its quit notice served on illegal occupants  of Government Properties at the New […]

Sports

NPFL: Rivers United hold Kano Pillars 0-0 in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2019 0

Kano Pillars Football Club were held to a goalless draw on Sunday by visiting Rivers United in their opening game of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League match (NPFL). The match between Kano Pillars Football Club and Rivers United was played under closed doors at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. READ ALSO Senegal emerge African […]

News

Recruitment: Navy releases list of successful candidates for training school

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

Nigerian Navy has released the list of successful candidates in the 2019 recruitment interview held in Lagos between July 29 and Aug. 27. Navy Director of Information, Commodore Suleman Dahun, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, adding that the list could be accessed online at www.joinnigeriannavy.com. Dahun said the successful candidates would […]

Education News

Five states, FCT yet to access Paris club counterpart fund – UBEC

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

…Says it has developed new framework to enhance quality in basic education Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said on Tuesday that Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Kano states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are yet to access the Paris Club counterparts fund in full. Bobboyi made this known when […]

Energy News

P/Harcourt disco explains blackout in 4 states

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2018 0

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), has blamed the persisting blackout in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers on ruptured of gas-bearing pipelines to power stations in the states. Manager of Corporate Communications of the company, Mr John Onyi, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. He, however, assured […]

News Nigeria

Biafra: Ignore IPOB, MASSOB’s sit-at- home order, Zionists tell Ndigbo

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

The Biafra Zionists Federation, (BZF) Wednesday, asked the seven Igbo speaking states of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Rivers and Delta to ignore the sit-at-home call by the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), and the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB),on May 30. It could be re-called that the pro-Biafra groups […]

Crime Headlines News

Gangs forces husband to watch while wife gets raped

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

…community seeks justice The Attorney General of Cross River State has been directed to immediately prosecute the man who raped a young lady in Okuni ikom, along side four members of his gang. This tragic incident occurred on November 6, 2017, when gunmen invaded a farm in Okuni ikom, stole bags of cocoa and gang […]

News

Wike signs Rivers Neighbourhood Watch Safety Corps Bill into law

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

*Also gives assent to anti-kidnapping and anti-cultism laws with stiffer penalties The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has signed the Rivers State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Bill No.8 of 2018 into law. The Governor also gave his assent to the Rivers State Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) (Amendment) Law No.6 of 2018 and […]

Politics

APC chairman decamps to PDP in Rivers, gives reasons

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2018 0

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Musa Elekwa has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Elekwa, who was once a member of the PDP said he was returning to the party because PDP has done well through project delivery. The former Chairman announced his defection, […]

News Nigeria

Atiku condemns renewed killings in Rivers, Kaduna, Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

…Says Nigeria’s diversity, its strength Former vice president and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described as unacceptable the cycle of blood-letting that has led to the loss of precious lives across the country. Atiku Abubakar made the charge against the backdrop of recent killings in Rivers, Kaduna, Benue and other […]

Politics

I will fulfill all my promises because you deserve it- Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2017 0

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said on Saturday that he would redeem all his electoral promises to Ahoada people by completing all ongoing projects in the local government area. The governor, who dropped the hint at Ahoada in Ahoada West local government area of Rivers at a traditional reception held in honour of Sen. Osinakachukwu […]

News

Crocodile Smile II: Army Destroys 46 Illegal Oil Refineries in South-South

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that its troops had destroyed 46 illegal oil refining camps and barges, discovered in Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, and 6 Division Spokesman, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, stated this in a release, while giving a summary of Operation Crocodile Smile II which was […]

News In Brief

#DTNalert: Cultists clash in Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

There are reports of an ongoing clash between rival cultic youths gangs at Khana street, D- Line, in the Rivers state capital, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. More to follow.

News

Rivers judiciary rededicates 2017/2018 legal year

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State judiciary has been re-dedicated to God for greater service to humanity in the vineyard of Justice. The re-dedication took place on Friday at the State Ecumenical Centre as part of the opening of the Legal Year. The service had in attendance, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, […]

News In Brief

Morning attack kills many in Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2017 0

Several fatalities have been reported following an attack by unknown gunmen few hour ago around Mgbosimiri, Agip axis of Port Harcourt,Rivers state. The incident occurred at about 4am this morning. More to follow

Politics

Rivers APC chieftain hails Buhari for awarding Bonny-Bomu Road

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for approving the contract for the construction of the Bonny/Bomu Road in Rivers State. The commendation was made in a letter of appreciation made available to The Daily Times and signed by Chief George Tolofari, a former Transport Commissioner, under the administration of Mr Chibuike Amaechi, the current Minister […]

News In Brief

Cult clash in Rivers claims one

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2017 0

There are reports of a heavy security presence of mobile police teams and National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NCSDCORPS) officers coupled with armoured vehicles at strategic points at Ogbogoro and Rumuekini communities in ‎Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State. Preliminary reports indicate that an overnight confrontation between rival youth gangs, which claimed a fatality,

News In Brief

Overnight attack in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2017 0

Overnight terror attacks coupled with sporadic gunfire and fatalities have been reported around Egbelu community area near Christus ‎college, Oyigbo, Rivers state. More to follow

News In Brief

Militants kill one in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2017 0

One person has been confirmed dead when militants attacked the offices of Greenville Oil Company in Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers state. Scores of youths and resident have taken to the streets to protest the killing. More to follow