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Port Harcourt

February 15, 2023

Abducted victim rescued as police raid kidnappers’ den in Rivers

Immediately our police team arrived at the kidnappers’ hideout, a gun battle ensued and a key member of the five-man gang terrorising the state was neutralised.

Rivers police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko
February 13, 2023

Atiku postpones Port Harcourt rally as Wike celebrates attacks on Sekibo, other PDP leaders in Rivers

The Atiku Abubakar’s camp said Governor Nyesom Wike frustrated their efforts to find a suitable venue for the rally.

Aiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike
February 11, 2023

Rivers judiciary inaugurates court for adjudication of commercial disputes

It is expected that the Small Claims Court will improve the speed of adjudication for commercial disputes involving financial claims under N5 million.

Chief Judge of Rivers State Judiciary, Simeon Amadi
February 9, 2023

Military destroys 40 illegal refining sites, apprehends 53 suspects

Mr Danmadami said the troops had continued the war against oil theft and illegal refineries and other criminal activities through aggressive raids and clearance operations.

Troops
February 8, 2023

Ijaw leaders raise alarm over influx of armed herdsmen into Niger Delta

They called on “the Niger Delta states to properly enforce their anti-open grazing laws and protect lives and property.

Armed herdsmen
February 6, 2023

Ijaw group urges security agencies to curb political violence in Rivers

The group asked security agencies to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators and sponsors.

Ijaw National Congress
February 5, 2023

Three labourers die in Port Harcourt storey building collapse

“Preliminary investigation showed that the two storey building collapsed as a result of the use of low quality iron rods and other materials in its construction.”

Port Harcourt storey building collapse
February 1, 2023

Wike revokes approval for Atiku to campaign in Port Harcourt stadium

Mr Green said the permission was revoked due to a reported synergy between the PCC and a faction of the opposition APC led by Tonye Patrick Cole, because of the latter’s antecedent of violence

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and Atiku Abubakar
January 29, 2023

Rivers APC guber candidate Tonye Cole tasks journalists to hold politicians accountable

The APC governorship candidate in Rivers State advised the media as watchdog of the society to expose politicians engaged in illegality.

Tonye Cole
January 27, 2023

Onne port generated over N242 billion in 2022: Customs

Nigeria Customs Service Area 2 command, Onne Seaport in Rivers, says it generated N242,090,629,309.29 in the 2022 fiscal year.

Onne Port and Auwal Muhammad