Operatives of the Nigeria police in Rivers State said they busted a suspected baby-making factory and rescued six pregnant girls. At his maiden media briefing in Port Harcourt, the state capital, yesterday, new state Commissioner of Police, Polycarp Emeka said the arrest was made around the Choba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. He said the success …

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victims were said to be on their way back from the recent orientation camping exercise in Ondo State. They were abducted around 9 pm., Tuesday, on their way to Port Harcourt. The incident was confirmed by a witness, who called …

The commencement of the demolition of two buildings belonging to the Bayelsa State Government by the Rivers State Government in Akassa Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt on Friday increased tension between the two states. The buildings occupying an expanse of land were being used as residential quarters for workers of the Bayelsa State Government Liaison Office in Port Harcourt before …

Rivers State Governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured civil servants of a cordial relationship and due benefits in the task of moving the state forward. In his 2023 Workers Day message on Sunday, Fubara said as a civil servant himself before running for governor, he understands the feelings of the state workers and would be committed to their needs and …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ) has arrested 11 suspects for allegedly dealing illegally in oil bunkering in different parts of Rivers State. While parading the suspects before journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital, spokesman of the state Commandant of the agency, Michael Ogar said the arrest was made by the command’s anti-vandal land patrol and …

Two police officers in Rivers State have been caught in a video assaulting motorists along a major road in the state. One of the officers, armed with an AK-47 rifle, could be seen slapping the motorist – a man dressed in white. The officer was heard speaking in pidgin English, dishing commands to the man. “Waka de go”, he shouted. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has alleged that its lawyer invited by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to pick up the requested Certified True Copies of documents used in the conduct of the 18th March elections has been kidnapped and the election materials carted away. In a statement in Port Harcourt jointly signed by state Publicity …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi will provide affordable renewable energy supply if elected, according to the Director of New Media for the party’s Campaign Council, Mrs Ibim Semenitari. In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, Semenitari added that Rivers State indigenes would experience a new electricity regime. She said Fubara would create a …

A civil rights organisation, Yiaga Africa has added a new twist to last Saturday’s general election, saying that the results from Imo and Rivers States were inconsistent with its projections for the states. The organisation raised the observation in its post-election statement signed by the Chair, Watching The Vote, and Executive Director, Samson Itodo, obtained on Wednesday night and titled, …

Residents in Rivers State woke up on the eve of election day to the news of attacks on residences of two politicians by suspected assailants. The Guardian reports that hoodlums allegedly threw dynamite at the residence of an immediate past Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Tamunosisi Jaja. The source said that one of the assailants, Destiny Iganibo, who is said …