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

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 […]

Gangs forces husband to watch while wife gets raped

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…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 […]

Wike signs Rivers Neighbourhood Watch Safety Corps Bill into law

*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 […]

APC chairman decamps to PDP in Rivers, gives reasons

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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, […]

Atiku condemns renewed killings in Rivers, Kaduna, Benue

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…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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

#DTNalert: Cultists clash in Port Harcourt

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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.

Rivers judiciary rededicates 2017/2018 legal year

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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, […]

Morning attack kills many in Port Harcourt

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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

Rivers APC chieftain hails Buhari for awarding Bonny-Bomu Road

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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 […]

Cult clash in Rivers claims one

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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 attack in Rivers

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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

Militants kill one in Rivers

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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

No surrender of weapons, no amnesty- Rivers Govt to Ogoni Cultists

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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 […]

Rivers traditional rulers tell Buhari to restore Wike’s security

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 […]

Navy gets 10 gunboats for Rivers

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 pledge support for Wike

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 […]

Wike signs Rivers State  N470b 2017 budget into law

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 will support army to strengthen security – Wike

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 […]