Explosion Rocks Agip Pipeline in Rivers
A pipeline owned by the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) reportedly exploded on Wednesday. It occurred in the Obagi community of the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. The…
Wike Exposes Amaechi in Alleged $39.9 Million Contract Fraud
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has accused his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi of fraudulent contracts to the tune of $39.9 million. According to Wike, the minister of transport was…
Auto Crash Kills 13 Wedding Guests in Rivers
13 persons who were on their way to a traditional marriage ceremony have lost their lives in a fatal auto accident in Akpoku- Udufor community, Etche Local Government Area, Rivers…
BREAKING: Rivers Governorship Candidates Protest Against Wike
Four governorship candidates of some political parties in Rivers State on Friday, staged a protest at the State Police headquarters. The candidates were protesting against an alleged intimidation by Governor…
Army Uncovers 3 Million Litres of Stolen Crude Oil Stored in Reservoirs in Rivers Forest
The Nigeria Army has uncovered 14 illegal crude oil reservoirs and 49 boilers in a dense forest in Odagwa Etche, Rivers State. The reservoirs contained about 3 million litres of…
Breaking: Wike Stops #EndSARS Protests in Rivers
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has ordered an immediate ban on all forms of protests in the state, which includes the ongoing #EndSARS campaign across the country. Varying groups…
Many Burnt to Death, Properties Destroyed as Petrol tanker Explodes in Rivers
Many people have been feared dead, as two petrol tankers collide and exploded in rivers state. The incident happened in a checkpoint-induced accident at Omurelu community along the Elele-Owerri Road,…
Rivers Women Decry Underrepresentation in Active Governance
35% affirmative action for women participation in Politics: Rivers State looking good By Precious Werner Ahiakwo “They just bought personal cars for some of us, and it ends there. It’s…
Lassa Fever Outbreak Kills 1 In Rivers
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has officially reported a recent resurgence of Lassa fever within the state. Dr Adaeze Oreh, the Commissioner for Health, made the announcement in Port…
#ENDSARS: Tacha Cancels Planned Protest in Port Harcourt
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha has cancelled her planned #ENDSAES protest against police brutality earlier slated foor today, October 13, 2020 in Port Harcourt,…