Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Port Harcourt

October 4, 2024

LG Polls: Fubara chases away police barricading RIEC, calls Egbetokun ‘fraudulent’ IGP

Mr Fubara accused Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police, of being “very wicked” and “fraudulent.”

October 4, 2024

IPAC backs October 5 Rivers LG elections

The Rivers State Independence Electoral Commission has scheduled the council elections for October 5.

Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, Rivers governor-elect
October 2, 2024

EFCC nabs 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt

“The suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.

efcc
September 23, 2024

Two alleged oil thieves killed, 18 arrested by soldiers

The army said in a statement on Monday that the operations were held in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers.

Soldiers at bunkering site
September 19, 2024

IGP Egbetokun orders redeployment of Rivers police commissioner, others

The IGP urged the new police commissioners to “ensure diligence in the discharge of their lawful duties.”

September 15, 2024

Flood imminent in four weeks, NEMA warns Rivers residents

Mr Razak stated that NEMA had already begun preparing residents to mitigate the impact of the flood as the intensity of rainfall increases in the South-South, particularly in Rivers.

FLOODING
September 13, 2024

Police destroy illegal refinery, recover 40,000 litres of petrol in Rivers

In a press release on Friday, the police said the operation marked a significant breakthrough in its fight against oil theft, illegal bunkering and economic sabotage.

Illegal crude oil refining site
September 11, 2024

Son arrested for hacking mother to death, stealing her car

The police officer noted that, however, “Why keep a child who has a mental issue at home instead of a psychiatric home?”

Culprit
September 9, 2024

16 children rescued from suspected trafficker in Rivers: Police

A witness, who gave her name as Faith, alleged that the woman had been taking children from nearby communities and churches.

Police
September 6, 2024

Niger Delta ethnic nationalities seek devolution of power

Ethnic Nationalities of the Nigerian Delta region has called for the devolution of power to reflect the global best practice of true federalism.

Niger Deltans