Rivers people mourn Tam David West
Rivers people have been thrown into mourning, following the death of Professor Tam David West, a social critic and scholar The Professor of Virology and one time Minister of Petroleum died on Monday at his Ibadan residence. He was aged 83. The cause of death…
Wike slams Bar, Bench
Members of the NBA in Rivers State have been accused of allegedly descending into the political arena. To this end, the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced his government is withdrawing from promises it made earlier to enhance the welfare of the legal profession. Governor…
16 held for operating artisanal refineries in Rivers by Chimex Ndubuisi
The Rivers State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested no fewer than 16 persons suspected to be engaged in diversion of stolen crude oil and other petroleum products. While parading the suspects in Port Harcourt, NSDDC Commandant, Muktar Lawal,…
FG, RSG, get credit for peace in Ogoni
The Mene Sirabarabateera 1 of Ogoni, High Chief Solomon Ndigbara (JP), has commended the various efforts by the Federal Government in ensuring that peace return to Ogoniland following the violence that in part of the area recently. Speaking to newsmen over the weekend on the…
Take Your Vote – Wike
Governor Wike has urged those who besiege for settlement to take their votes back and allow him focus on the task ahead. Wike made the plea while speaking at one of the flyover bridges at Rumuokoro. Apparently lamenting the pressure that he is facing as…
Ogoni martyrs may be honoured
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, has constituted a seven member Planning Committee for the 24th Remembrance Anniversary of Ogoni Martyrs. This was part of actions taken in a well-attended MOSOP Steering Committee meeting held in Port Harcourt, presided over by…
Wike accuses CSO of theft?
Reports making the rounds in the Garden City suggest the Chief Security Officer to the Governor of Rivers State, Promise Wosu has been relieved of his assignment. He is accused of allegedly engaging in sinister transactions which may be seen as theft. The verbal indictment…
How they rape NDDC
The Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Joy Nunieh has warned those who live in glass houses not to throw stones. The Ogoni born lawyer and politician issued the warning while speaking in her office. She said since arriving at the Commission, her team has…
Set for home run
It is now clear that Chief Nnamdi Wokekoro, former Mayor of Port Harcourt city and chairman of the Local Government Service Commission would begin his journey home in a couple of days to come. According to information, the burial date of the Mayor is set…
Flood overruns Igwuruta
Most of Igwuruta community in the Ikwerre Local Government Area are now under threat. This year’s flooding has dealt a cruel blow on the community, with most compounds completely invaded by water from neighbouring streams. A Telegraph Correspondent who passed through the community reports that…
