Port Harcourt

October 29, 2016

After releasing victims, kidnappers abduct those who paid ransom

Members of a dreaded kidnapping gang terrorising residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers have been apprehended, The Punch reports. Nine members of the gang were apprehended on October 12, 2016 by the operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team in a five-hour raid that day. Those arrested are Daniel Gabriel (33), Alaso Igodo (25), Akeodi... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayodele Ibiyemi I was privileged to have attended a Federal Government College for my secondary education. In the school, I met people from other tribes, fellow Nigerians whose names I found hard to pronounce but it showed me the side of Nigeria many people I know have never seen. From secondary school, whatever tribe... Read More

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October 14, 2016

Etisalat employees coach students on career prospects [PHOTOS]

To help today’s young generation make quality career choices, Etisalat Nigeria held a Career Counselling session for some secondary school students in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The career-focused event is a CSR initiative of Etisalat with the aim of enlightening students on existing career opportunities across various fields and guiding them with adequate... Read More

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September 19, 2016

Navy repel sea robbers in gun duel

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have successfully repelled attack by suspected sea robbers on Marine Tanker (MT) HANZE KOCHI enrouted Lagos from Port Harcourt. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Odogwu Ezekobe. The statement reads, “The attackers made spirited effort to board the vessel 50 nautical... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Nigeria Fashion and Style Awards unveils 2016 nomination list

Nigerian Fashion and Style Awards formerly known as Gardencity Fashion Awards releases Nomination List for 2016 edition With over 4000 nominations sent in since the launch, NFSA, an annual event put together by Snazzy Labels, today unveils the final nomination list for the 3rd edition of Nigeria”s most celebrated fashion award event. NFSA is proudly... Read More

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August 29, 2016

Port Harcourt lawyer, Atsuete murdered in his home

Unknown gunmen on Sunday murdered a popular Port Harcourt-based lawyer, Ken Atsuete at his residence. According to reports, the gunmen stormed Atsuete’s residence at about 8pm and shot him several times. The murdered lawyer spoke at the recently held conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Port Harcourt. He was also was one of the... Read More

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August 20, 2016

The Explainer: How the PDP convention in Port-Harcourt eventually collapsed – and why

Since a remarkable reversal in the 2015 elections, the PDP are so far proving ill-suited to being in the opposition. In the aftermath of that defeat, Adamu Mu’azu, the former governor of Bauchi who became chairman in 2014, resigned in May 2015. The ensuing vacuum was eventually filled by Ali Modu-Sheriff in February 2016, in... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Gov. Fayose says he was placed under ‘house arrest’ in Port Harcourt yesterday

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, claims he was placed under ‘house arrest’ at the Old Presidential Lodge, Rivers state, by security agents hence preventing him from attending the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Port Harcourt. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, security operatives blocked off the gate to the... Read More

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EFCC arraigns 5 oil thieves in Rivers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, 27 July, 2016 arraigned five suspected oil thieves: Sokari Iminabo; Segun Olagunju; Uche Emmaneul, Obinna Ezinne and Tiny Patience before Justice I.J.Watilla of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a two count charge bordering on illegal dealing in petroleum products. The... Read More

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This is when PDP national convention will hold

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed August 17 as the date for its national convention in the city of Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s expanded caucus held at the Yar’Adua Center in Abuja. The Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee of the Party alongside... Read More

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Opinion: In Rivers state, the misery is now complete

by Chris Finebone When a governor decides to use expected dividend earnings of his State as collateral security for borrowing as in the case of the N9b Zenith Bank loan secured with Rivers State Government expected dividend from Indorama Petrochemical Company, then you can imagine that the people and their offsprings are all in a ONE... Read More

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Gunmen in military uniform waylay, murder APC chieftain

Former Councillor of Ward 1, in the Abua/Odua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Allain John-Morrison was beheaded by gunmen clad in military uniforms on Tuesday. The APC chieftain was murdered after his killers waylaid him while returning from Port Harcourt via a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, who was spared of the attack, reported the ordeal to the... Read More

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Interview: Why a PhD student took to the streets in Port Harcourt to look for a job

What could motivate a PhD student to carry a placard asking for a job? Systemic frustration and desperation, says 26 year old Ibubeleye MacDonald, who has a Bachelors Degree in Education, Guidance and Counselling; Masters in Education Psychology, and is currently working on her PhD in Education Psychology at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The sack of Sheriff, a breath of fresh air for PDP

The sack of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came to me as a very big relief. The sack was long overdue as we had always maintained that Sheriff had no business being the chairman in the first place. Although we were maligned by some... Read More

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A young woman in Lekki and a young woman in Port Harcourt went to the streets to look for jobs – one has a PhD

With the level of unemployment growing each day, young Nigerians are taking matters into their own hands, literally, and searching for jobs in the most innovative way, especially this young lady. If you’ve seen this photo of this brave young woman and want to help, here’s part of her CV. Pls DM so I email... Read More

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‘There are no factions in PDP’ -Ekweremadu is living on another planet

Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu today denied that the PDP has two different factions. This was contained in a statement signed by Ekweremadu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Uche Anichukwu. The statement said what exists in the PDP is people with varying interests, which... Read More

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‘Sheriff was betrayed in Port Harcourt’

Despite being sacked as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu-Sheriff still insists that he remains the national chairman of the party. According to Premium Times, who spoke to Inuwa Bwala, the spokesperson for Sheriff, the decision of the Port Harcourt convention was null and void as Sheriff had already announced... Read More

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4 possible outcomes of PDP’s national convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to kick off its national convention today at Port Harcourt, the River state capital. The party is expected to elect new officials at the convention. Here are 4 things to expect from the convention. 1) Ali Modu-Sheriff will retain his position Ali-Modu Sheriff has faced stiff opposition since... Read More

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PDP convention in Port Harcourt to be called off?

Despite confident declarations from Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention would hold, new reports filtering out suggest that the convention might be canceled. The convention was billed to hold today(Saturday) in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. According to online media outlet, Naij, a source within the PDP told their... Read More

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According to Ali Modu Sheriff, APC is not ‘owned by Nigerians’

The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, on Friday, inadvertently questioned the legitimacy of the All Progressives Congress and other political parties in Nigeria. According to Sheriff, “PDP is the only party that belongs to Nigerians and owned by Nigerians.” Sheriff, who is also vying for the post of national chairman... Read More

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Protest turns bloody in University of Port Harcourt (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A peaceful demonstration by students from the University of Port Harcourt against the hike in the University’s fees and other levies had reportedly turned fatal. According to reports, a student involved in the ongoing protest at the University has been shot to death by an officer of the Nigeria Police Force. The victim of the... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Why NNPC shut down Kaduna, Port Harcourt refineries

by Emeka Nwankwo The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, on Wednesday, announced that it had shut down the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries, due to challenges incurred from the recent attacks on crude oil pipelines. This was contained in a statement signed by the Group General Manager, Public affairs Division, NNPC, Mr. Ohi Alegbe. The statement... Read More

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January 1, 2016

Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria

Customers on Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications network, Etisalat, have a cause to be excited as Etisalat opened six Experience Centres around the country in order to bring products and services closer to the people as well as to afford customers seamless interactive opportunities to resolve any issues they may want the company to attend... Read More

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November 25, 2015

Do you remember Daniel Wilson? Your answer is the reason for this rant

We guess your response to the question above is most likely ‘No’. So Daniel Wilson is pretty apt in the frustrations he poured out on his brithday, via his Facebook page. A long time ago, Daniel Wilson was a big deal in the Nigerian music industry, being one of the pioneers. But today, he’s just a disgruntled working... Read More

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Nyesom Wike's fate rests on the ruling of the Supreme Court | YNaija.com

October 27, 2015

Supreme Court may save Governor Wike today… or not

At the moment, the fate of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers state, rests solely on the Supreme Court. The apex court is on Tuesday, expected to deliver a judgment on the issue of the jurisdiction of the Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The Justice Mohammed Ambrosa-led tribunal nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Wike on Saturday,... Read More

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Former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead | YNaija.com

October 10, 2015

BREAKING: Former Bayelsa governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead

Former Bayelsa state Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead, a report by Leadership affirms. Alamieyeseigha reportedly died at a private hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former governor had reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the week. Channels Television reports that the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Esueme Dan-Kikili, confirmed that Alamieyeseigha died of cardiac arrest... Read More

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October 2, 2015

“Flat shoes ain’t my portion” | One fall can’t stop Denrele

Last week, Denrele was on stage, doing the same thing he’s been doing for years- so everything should ordinarily go the usual way- but this time around it didn’t- he fell. https://instagram.com/p/8Fvq3IqhdT/?taken-by=denrele_edun Having moved on from the fall, Denrele feigned as if he hadn’t, to his fans. https://instagram.com/p/8TVLXlKhZ1/?taken-by=denrele_edun And then, he threw it in their faces; ‘Flat... Read More

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September 17, 2015

Explosion rocks Port Harcourt, many killed

There has been a gas explosion in the Eliozu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Several people have been reported dead from the explosion. A cylinder was said to have exploded when gas was being refilled at the depot. The explosion has been confirmed by the Rivers state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Muhammad.

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September 16, 2015

Goodluck Jonathan spotted at Port Harcourt airport, en route Abuja (PHOTOS)

Clad in his trademark South-South outfit, former President, Goodluck Jonathan, was spotted on Wednesday, at the Port Harcourt International airport. Jonathan, was said to have been on his way to Abuja, when the pictures were taken. See photos:

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September 8, 2015

Lagos has the 3rd most millionaires in Africa

A recently released report by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth has named Lagos as the city with the third most millionaires in Africa What city is #1? Well, that’s Johannesburg. Via BBC: Johannesburg alone, known as the “city of gold”, is home to 23,400 millionaires. South Africa has 30% of the total. Egypt’s Cairo... Read More

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