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Erastus Awortu

December 15, 2025

Nigeria is doing well under Tinubu: Ijaw Group

The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress says Nigeria is doing well under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu
January 10, 2024

Gov. Fubara vows to ensure sea travel safety after boat mishap

He condoled with victims and their families while also praying for the repose of the dead.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
January 5, 2024

Rivers LG alerts security agencies to planned politically-sponsored protests

“We will not condone any act that could lead to a breach of the peace in Andoni.”

Nigerian Police Force
January 1, 2024

Rivers: Nollywood actor points to tourism as new economic booster

Nollywood actor Columbus Irosanga says tourism is an economic window in Andoni LGA of Rivers.

October 28, 2023

Rivers attorney general hails Andoni LG’s effort to strengthen security

“This donation will go a long way toward supporting logistics and strengthening security operations in the area,” he said.

Zacchaeus Adangor
September 9, 2023

Rivers oil companies cautioned against causing disharmony in communities

He warned against the divide-and-rule strategy commonly adopted by most regional oil companies.

Rivers State on map used to illustrate the story
April 14, 2023

Chieftaincy Tussle: Rivers traditional rulers pledge to uphold court verdict

Mr Ogodo applauded the local government chairman’s proactive peace initiative and vowed to ensure law and order before and after the court judgement.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
January 8, 2023

Rivers politicians luring repentant cultists back to violence: LG boss

The Andoni LG boss urged politicians to rise above petty ambitions in the interest of peace.

Niger Delta Militants (Credit: ThisDay)
November 6, 2021

Andoni Carnival: Rivers LG boss harps on harnessing wildlife potentials for tourism

“Our large stretch of the rain forest is a natural habitat harbouring various species of wild cats, monkeys, snakes, antelopes, elephants, hippos and other rare animal species.”

August 13, 2021

Buhari regime should protect Nigeria’s elephants: Conservationist

Conservationists are asking the government to ensure the elephant population is protected against unguarded exploitation by humans.