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 […]
…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 […]
*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 […]
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, […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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
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 […]
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, has led […]
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
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
Following recent violent clashes among the various cult groups in Ogoni, resulting in killings and an atmosphere of insecurity in the affected areas, the Rivers State government has declared that no amnesty would be granted to repentant cultists without a total surrender of their weapons. This declaration was made by the chairman of the Rivers […]
The Rivers State Traditional Rulers have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use his good offices to prevail on the Police High Command to restore the security details of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. This is as Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike assured that all the Local Government Areas in the state would have at least two […]
The Nigerian Navy now has 10 new state-of-the-art security gunboats meant to be deployed to patrol of the waterways in Rivers State. The gunboats would be delivered to the Navy anytime from now. According to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, the gunboats were acquired by the state government to assist the Navy in enhancing its operations. Speaking […]
Former Ministers, going under the aegis of Former Ministers Forum, have declared their unflinching support for the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, asking the governor to stand firm in his defence of democracy. This is as Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike assured that he would remain focused to defend democracy and the interest of the Rivers […]
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has given his assent to the state N470billion 2017 Appropriation Law passed by the Rivers State House of Assembly barely two weeks ago, with a pledge to accelerate the development of the State this fiscal year. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Wike commended the Rivers State House of Assembly […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that the State Government will support the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in the strengthening the Security Architecture of the state. The governor advised the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army 6 Division against the politicisation of crime, noting that security was vital to the actualisation of all […]