NDDC pledges support for women, youth development
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has pledged to initiate projects and programmes to develop the capacity of […]
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Oil Theft: JTF arrests vessel, 10 crew members in Rivers
The Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Tuesday arrested an oil vessel MV Ofuoma and 10 crew members conveying alleged illegally refined petroleum […]
Oil theft: Navy clears air on arrested vessel, MV CECELIA
The Nigerian Navy (NN) says the Merchant Vessel (MV) CECELIA arrested on Aug. 15 at Meco Jetty in Port Harcourt, was carrying illegally refined Automotive […]
We’re not owing workers 6 months salaries – NDDC
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has debunked reports alleging that it is owing its security workers over […]
Onne Customs generates over N118b, seizes over N1b contraband
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area 11, Onne Command, said it generated more than N118 billion […]
Man arrested for selling his 3 kids in Rivers
Police in River State have arrested one Michael Charles alias Thankgod Ekwueme for allegedly selling his three children. This follows the Command’s busting of […]
4 injured as 2 storey building collapses in Port-Harcourt
An appendage of a two-story hotel has collapsed in the Ada-George area of Port Harcourt, leaving four injured persons now receiving treatment in hospital. […]
Court jails fake Bureau De Change operator for $169,350 scam
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Justice E. A. Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced Felix […]
EFCC sensitizes real estate operators, warns against money laundering
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged real estate operators in Port Harcourt and its environs to be professional […]
Fuel subsidy: FG urged to revive Kaduna, Port Harcourt refineries
Mrs Kate Mamuno, Member Adamawa House of Assembly (PDP) representing Demsa constituency, has urged the Federal Government to revive Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries for […]
EFCC arraigns Jonathan-Omo for N105m Amnesty Fraud
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned one Ngozi Jonathan-Omo, managing director […]
NAFDAC seals contraband tomato paste distribution outlet, arrests suspect
The National Agency for Food,Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday sealed a facility of imported contraband tomato paste distribution warehouse in Rivers. Mr Adeniran […]
329 students benefit from NNPC E&P Ltd scholarship scheme in Edo, Delta others
The Management of the NNPC E&P Ltd., on Saturday held its 2023 annual scholarship Screening examination for over 329 students from its host communities in […]
EFCC arrests 14 internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as “yahoo boys” at Rumuekini axis […]
Rivers United attribute CAF Confederation Cup success so far to Gov. Wike
Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt on Saturday in Uyo said their success so far this season was attributable to the governor of their […]
Rivers supplementary election peaceful amidst low turnout of voters
The Saturday’s supplementary National Assembly election in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers commenced smoothly and peacefully despite low turnout of voters. The […]
Supplementary election: Voter apathy in parts of Port Harcourt
Saturday’s House of Representatives supplementary election in Port Harcourt Federal Constituency in Rivers has been characterised by low turnout of voters, the News Agency of […]
Fubara’s victory reaffirmation of Rivers as PDP stronghold – Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers described the victory of the Governor-elect, Siminalayi Fubara, as a reaffirmation of the state as one of the premier strongholds […]
Wike commends peaceful conduct of guber election in spite of voter apathy
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has commended the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers. He said in Port Harcourt […]
Rivers voters happy with early arrival of materials amidst apathy
Some voters in Port Harcourt, Rivers capital on Saturday expressed happiness over the early arrival of electoral materials to their polling units despite the apathy […]