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Port Harcourt

February 2, 2024

Assembly Complex Arson: Court rejects Fubara’s chief of staff Ehie’s plea to stop criminal charge against him

Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, in a ruling, held that Mr Ehie, having not been joined as a defendant in the charge, lacked the legal right to make such a plea.

Edison Ehie,Governor Siminalayi Fubara and burnt rivers assembly complex
February 2, 2024

NDDC to revive abandoned 180 tonnes rice mill in Rivers 

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced plans to resume rice production at its 180-ton-per-day rice mill in Rivers.

Victor Antai
February 1, 2024

Delta government vows to discipline errant civil servants

Reginald Bayoko, Delta’s head of service, says the state government will maintain the culture of disciplining errant civil servants internally without recourse.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori [Photo: Facebook/ Sheriff]
January 30, 2024

Reps wants investigation into oil leak in Southern Ijaw

The federal parliament has called for an investigation into oil leak at facilities in Southern Ijaw.

House of Representatives
January 29, 2024

Navy arrests 11 suspects in Rivers for attempting to construct illegal refinery

“Investigation revealed that the suspects were conveying the materials to Bille, a riverine community, with the intent to construct an illegal refinery.

Illegal refinery used to illustrate story
January 27, 2024

NDDC seeks Rivers police support in securing oil pipelines

He promised that the commission would continue to support the police to ensure that they perform their duties effectively and optimally.

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
January 27, 2024

NDDC donates rice, sugar, other items to 2023 flood victims in Rivers

Mr Okocha said that each truck contained 47 different items, which were meant to cushion the effects of the flood on the victims.

flood (credit: premium times)
January 26, 2024

Rivers NUJ congratulates Fubara on Supreme Court victory

The NUJ in Rivers has congratulated Governor Siminalayi Fubara on his victory at the Supreme Court.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
January 18, 2024

Police say manhunt launched for killers of Rivers CDC chairman

Police commissioner Olatunji Disu said this during a visit to the family of the deceased at their residence in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

Police commissioner Olatunji Disu visit he family of the deceased at their residence in Port Harcourt
January 17, 2024

Rivers assembly confirms nine pro-Wike commissioners’ reappointment

The Rivers House of Assembly has confirmed nine commissioner nominees designated for reinstatement.

Sim Fubara and Nyesom Wike