Update: Unknown gunmen attack police, military checkpoint as Rivers Govt seeks arrest of perpetrators
The Rivers State Government says it wants those who carried out Sunday’s attack on Rivers soil to be apprehended and punished. Governor Nyesom Wike said in reaction to the slaughter of security operatives who were on legitimate duty that the government condemns in strong terms,…
Port Harcourt: 4 Die in Black Weekend Killings
There is growing tension amongst residents in Port Harcourt, following renewed hostilities between rival cult gangs operating in the Rivers State. The latest confrontation which occurred Sunday, according to information that is filtering in from the area, is reportedly between two dreaded groups, the Icelanders…
Developing story: Imo insurgents move closer to Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma whose ascension to power was supposed to raise the hope of Imolites is under attack. The attacks which have been focused on government infrastructure in the State capital has suddenly shifted to the Imo grassroots. Reports say Oru Local Government Area has…
Boko Haram : 23 money changers in custody
Efforts being made by the Nigerian authorities to close down the activities of persons who may be conspiring with dangerous elements to make the West African country unsafe are gradually yielding fruits. So far, a number of Bureau De Change operators, the Daily Trust newspaper…
Ibom Deep Seaport: Oron, AKSG at war
Economic viability rather than sentiments would influence the choice of the site of the Ibom Deep Seaport and Industrial city project. This is the position of the Akwa Ibom State Government which in addition to operating a successful airline known as Ibom Air is dreaming…
Travelogue: From Roads To Rail Lines
The other day I took off by road from Port Harcourt against the advice of some of my friends. My destination was of course Abuja. It has been quite a long time I did such a trip. There were the Fulani herdsmen to worry about,…
Attacks in Nigeria’s SouthEast: Britain backs Biafran agitators
Is it possible that foreign powers may be scheming behind the scene to carve Nigeria into bits for their own interests? It is looking possible as news which indicates that separatists in Nigeria who are fighting to dismember the country are receiving support from foreign…
LG Elections: Our Decision To Stay Out Was Justified – APC
The APC says its decision to back out of the local government elections organized by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, has been justified. Spokesman for the APC, Chief Ogbonna Nwuke said in a statement made available to the press that the phantom votes…
Update: Low voter turn out mar Wike’s LG elections
Most Rivers people on Saturday stayed away from the polling units nearest to them, following growing voter apathy. Polling centres opened early to receive materials and Electoral personal deployed to conduct the local government elections. Our Correspondents who went round the State say the police…
Outburst in Etche: Wike not fit to lead Rivers – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed disgust over comments made by Governor Nyesom Wike in Etche while campaigning for the PDP. The party which expressed regret over the conduct of the Governor stated that, the remarks credited to the Governor have portrayed him as …
