Tag: Rivers State

Anger as Wike Donates N500m to Rebuild Razed Market in Sokoto

The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has donated N500 million to Sokoto to support the rebuilding of the state’s central market which had a section burnt down on Tuesday…

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Wike Orders Destruction of Criminal Hideouts in Rivers

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has ordered the destruction of all criminal hideouts in Elele, Ahoada, Onne and Eleme areas of the state. The governor said criminals were already…

BREAKING: Many Feared Dead as Fire Razes Boats at Jetty in Rivers

Scores of persons have been reported feared dead as fire razed boats parked at Nembe/Bonny/Bille jetty in Port Harcourt. According to Punch, the fire consumed at least six market boats…

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I Can’t go Back Home, I’m Afraid of Wike – Amaechi

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed he is very afraid of his successor, Governor Nyesom Wike. The Minister also said has resorted to make Abuja his home in…

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VIDEO: Over 20,000 PVCs Buried in Drainage Uncovered in Rivers

Over twenty thousand Permanent Voters Cards were found by men digging a drainage around the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A certain man who recorded the scene noted…

Man Dies During Sexual Affair with Partner in Rivers

A tragic incident occurred in the Mile 2 area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where a barber known as Otubong reportedly passed away after engaging in sexual activity with his…

Rivers Crisis: Fubara: I Need My Base To Remain Politically Relevant – Wike

Former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated why it is important for his  political base to remain relevant in the state. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

Former Rivers LG Chairmen Protest, Demand Police Presence at Council Headquarters

Former chairmen of 21 local government areas in Rivers State staged a protest on Monday, defying a police advisory against protests.   The former council bosses, loyal to Minister Nyesom…

Rivers State Government To Pay N1.1 Billion to Residents Over Unlawful Demolitions

The Rivers state government has been ordered to compensate resident whose properties were demolished. This comes after a series of houses and buildings were demolished in Port Harcourt. A new…

NDLEA Confiscates Over N17m Worth of Illicit Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Rivers state command, has confiscated over N17 million worth of cannabis compressed into 23 bags weighing 621kg each. The NDLEA State Commander, Rachael…