A man has cried out after his hypertensive mum whom he was rushing to the hospital died in the car while the Police allegedly insisted on taking N20,000 cash bribe…
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Rivers Govt cautions fishing communities over massive death of fishes
The Rivers State Government has warned fishing communities against eating or selling dead fishes found floating in rivers of Finima in Bonny LGA and Oyorokoto in Andoni LGA. The affected fish…
Just in: Gov. Wike backs down on threats, frees 22 Exxon Mobile staff
The 22 members of staff of Exxon Mobile arrested for violating the Rivers State Executive Order restricting movement in the state were on Sunday set free. Attorney-General and Commissioner of…
Breaking: IGP orders immediate redeployment of Rivers Police Commissioner
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate redeployment of Dandaura Mustapha, the commissioner of police in Rivers state. Frank Mba, force public relations officer, announced Mustapha’s redeployment…
“I don’t take orders from Abuja” Wike dares President Buhari (Video)
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that he does not take orders from President Muhammadu Buhari regarding exempting oil companies from flying into his state. He stated that he is ready…
Breaking: Rivers state discharges second COVID-19 patient
The second COVID-19 patient in Rivers state is set to be discharged any moment from now after testing negative twice. Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, disclosed this in a press conference…
Court grants bail to Caverton pilots, passengers
A Chief Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt on Tuesday granted bail to Samuel Ugorji and Samuel Buhari, pilots with Caverton Helicopters accused of contravening the Executive Order of the Rivers…
Just in: FG tackles Gov Wike for arresting pilots who flew into Rivers state
The Federal Government has tackled the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for arresting two Caverton Helicopter pilots and the passengers for flying into the State amid Coronavirus lockdown. Wike had…
Caverton begs FG to prevail on Wike to release its detained pilots
The management of Caverton has sent a plea to the federal government to prevail on the Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike to release its pilots who have been remanded…
Two pilots Arrested in Rivers State for flying expatriates into the state
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two pilots who violated the lockdown order in Rivers state, by flying in expatriates into the state. The Caverton pilots…
Just in: FG politicising fight against COVID-19 by giving support to only Lagos – Wike
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has accused the Federal Government of politicising the fight against the spread of coronavirus, describing the selective support to states as unfortunate. Wike, who spoke in…
Confirmed Coronavirus case in Rivers state tests Negative in first sample
The only confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) case in Rivers state has tested negative in the first test conducted as her treatment continues. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this on Sunday in Port…
EFCC begins probe of Ex-Rivers Governor, Odili for alleged N100Bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a probe into how a former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, allegedly diverted N100 billion for personal use. Odili,…
Wike Blasts Uzodinma for accusing PDP of plotting Oshiomhole’s removal
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has blasted his counterpart from Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma for accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring the attempted removal of the…
Just In: Fuel Stations Shut Down In Rivers state
The arrest of some tanker drivers and seizure of their vehicles have led to the shutting down of petrol stations in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. It was gathered…
Rivers Govt seals NLC office over minimum wage face-off as war of words rages
The Rivers State Government and the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress have engaged in a war of words over the sealing of the NLC secretariat located on Igboukwu…
