by ‘Jola Sotubo The tension in Rivers yesterday erupted into violence in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The state has been besieged with constant crises following the disagreements between the Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu and also trouble within the State House of Assembly. The latest fracas... Read More

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September 13, 2013

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PDP crisis: Why we blocked Amaechi from entering Government House – Rivers police

by Isi Esene The Rivers state police command has explained the reason for barring the governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi from entering his residence through the Forces Avenue main entrance to the Government House. The governor who was on Thursday returning from an inspection tour of projects in the state was barred by gun-totting... Read More

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September 6, 2013

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Police kill 16 kidnappers, arrest 63 others in August – Rivers CP

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its war against kidnapping and its perpetrators in the state in the past month. The Command released a statement through the state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu, saying that it killed 16 kidnap suspects and arrested 63 more suspects all... Read More

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September 6, 2013

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We shall hold CP Mbu responsible – Rivers gov’t cries out over Amaechi’s security

by ‘Jola Sotubo The uneasy peace that has reigned in Rivers State is now threatening to be broken as the state government has levelled a serious allegation against the state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu. The government of the state yesterday accused Mbu of planning to harm the state Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi. The state... Read More

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August 15, 2013

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Opinion: Mbu Joseph Mbu – Officer in the eye of the storm

by Ben Okezie He may have tread the “political soil” where Governor Amaechi holds sway , but Mbu should not seen as one picked from Mars to be in charge of the Rivers State Police command. The world over, they are regarded as special species of homo sapiens and sequel to their sophisticated training, they... Read More

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July 24, 2013

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Opinion: A female Christ and other miracles of demo(n)cracy

by Ogaga Ifowodo Honourable” Evans Bipi, one of the chief brawlers in the aforementioned incident, is currently the butt of jokes for confessing that he was provoked into violence when a colleague blasphemed Jesus Christ in the person of Mrs Patience Jonathan. The ugly spectacle of the “street fight” that broke out in the Rivers... Read More

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July 11, 2013

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Opinion: Amaechi and the Rivers CP – The unending battle of wits

by Adelani Adepegba Amaechi said, “We have held Security Council meetings two or three times. But before Mbu came, we used to hold security meetings two or three times every month. We knew where our youth corps members were and we knew the level of security arrangement we put in place to protect them.... Read More

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July 10, 2013

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IT GOT WORSE! A report on what went down at the Rivers House of Assembly (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Forces loyal to the Rivers state governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi in the state House of Assembly engaged in a brawl yesterday with members opposed to the governor who claim to have ousted the Speaker, Hon. Otelemaba Amachree. In the confusion that ensued, members of the House loyal to the state governor, Rotimi... Read More

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June 27, 2013

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Rotimi Amaechi and his dangerous protest march – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze You see, Unlce Rotimi wants to march on the streets of his domain, and given that his own orders come from above, the man-in-black in the state, Joseph Mbu has said, “Oga Guv’nor, don’t march.” As of this moment, the EFCC blazer is “on the run” following an order given by the... Read More

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June 26, 2013

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Shoot me if you can – Amaechi dares Rivers CP

by Rachel Ogbu Rivers State Governor and embattled Chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF), Rotimi Amaechi, has dared the State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu, to shoot him whenever he decides to protest against him (CP) and the Federal Government. Reacting to Mbu’s new directive on a ban on any form of demonstration, procession... Read More

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June 21, 2013

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It gets worse: “Amaechi is a tyrant and a dictator” – Rivers CP fires back

by Akan Ido The Rivers state commissioner of police, Joseph Mbu, has dared anyone to embark on a street protest without obtaining police clearance. Mbu who was speaking with newsmen on Thursday said the state governor, Rotimi Amaechi is unhappy with him because he has refused to be subservient to him calling the governor a... Read More

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Violence erupts in Rivers community as PDP, APC supporters clash

PDP crisis: Why we blocked Amaechi from entering Government House – Rivers police

Police kill 16 kidnappers, arrest 63 others in August – Rivers CP

We shall hold CP Mbu responsible – Rivers gov’t cries out over Amaechi’s security

Opinion: Mbu Joseph Mbu – Officer in the eye of the storm

Opinion: A female Christ and other miracles of demo(n)cracy

Opinion: Amaechi and the Rivers CP – The unending battle of wits

IT GOT WORSE! A report on what went down at the Rivers House of Assembly (WATCH)

Rotimi Amaechi and his dangerous protest march – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

Shoot me if you can – Amaechi dares Rivers CP

It gets worse: “Amaechi is a tyrant and a dictator” – Rivers CP fires back

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