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Court sacks 22 APC Chairmen, Councillors in Rivers
A Federal High court in Port Harcourt has nullified the election of the 22 local Government council chairmen and councillors in Rivers state. The election was conducted during the administration of Chibuike…
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Rhythm FM presenter shot dead in Port Harcourt
Rhythm 93.7FM PH on-air personality, writer and motivational speaker, Ifeoma 'Iphie' Aggrey-Fynn is dead. She was shot dead by armed robbers along Aba-Port Harcourt expressway on Tuesday, June 2. Reports…
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Dakuku says Wike, PDP won’t get away with the rigging in Rivers
by Azubuike Azikiwe The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Rivers State election, Dakuku Peterside, believes that the Peoples Democratic Party will not get away with the…
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Cheta Nwanze: Politics as war – the Rivers State model
by Cheta Nwanze There is something that my friends who are ancestrally from Rivers have always told me, that they have not had elections in their state since 1999. I…
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We hear these thugs were arrested in Wike’s house yesterday (PHOTOS)
by Azubuike Azikiwe On Thursday, April 9, some thugs were reportedly arrested at the residence of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Nyesom Wike. Sources revealed that they were arrested…
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We hear Diezani’s cousin has been kidnapped in Bayelsa
by Iyobosa Omoregie Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Bozie Agama, a cousin of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources. Bozie was reportedly abducted at about 12.30 am on Thursday, March…
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GE completes installation of mobile gas turbines for Port Harcourt Refinery
by Akan Ido With more industrial facilities using distributed power technologies to ensure a reliable energy supply and increase productivity, General Electric (NYSE: GE) has completed the supply and installation…
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Opinion: Does the Ndigbo agenda match the realities of elections 2015?
by Ugo Okeke It is heartbreaking that we the Igbos have become politically irrelevant and directionless. No one is interested in articulating an agenda that will move the zone forward.…
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Opinion: Olusegun Obasanjo is gift that keeps giving sh_t
by Adekoya Boladale Far different from the Obasanjo of old who served with Late Murtala Mohammed, the Obasanjo of 1999 was a man changed by the iron bars of the…
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“Shun thuggery or face the law” – IGP warns against election violence
by James Sambo Following the recent pre-election violence recorded in Port-Harcourt and Jos, the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has warned stakeholders and politicians to shun thuggery or face the…
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Shop small, win big! How Verve shopping truck took over Port Harcourt
by Jewel Stephen SHOP SMALL WIN BIG >>>> THE PORT HARCOURT VERSION Hello everyone, did you see the colourful Verve Shopping truck in your area? Many didn’t miss the surprises…
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Buhari visits APC supporters shot by gunmen in Rivers (See Photos)
by Azubuike Azikiwe Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were seriously injured when gunmen shot sporadically in Rivers state on Tuesday, January 6. Around 5.30am, unknown gunmen reportedly opened fire…
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I’ve been invited to join a cult, I refused – Nyesom Wike spills
by Azubuike Azikiwe The governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike, has implored the church to pray against a cultist emerging governor of…
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This Nyesom Wike campaign billboard will contend for the tackiest ever (LOOK)
by Azubuike Azikiwe Just when it seems electioneering couldn't get any more absurd, we come across this... Somewhere on the streets of Port Harcourt, is a weird campaign billboard…
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7-days ultimatum! Rivers state elders warn PDP to withdraw Wike as governorship candidate
by Azubuike Azikiwe For some reason, the elders in Rivers State don't want Nyesom Wike as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. To register their disapproval, they have…
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The APC can’t produce an emperor as governor – Amaechi takes a swipe at PDP
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has stylishly taken a subliminal swipe at the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, by saying that his party, All Progressives…
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I thought it was hemp, not guns – Suspected robber claims ignorance
by Temitope Onitiju An armed robbery suspect, Amos Kwesi, who was arrested by the Lagos state police command, stated that he thought he was smuggling hemp and not guns. Kwesi, who…
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Rivers to compensate traders, renovate burnt Port Harcourt market
by Tony Tamuno Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has promised to renovate damaged stalls of the Port Harcourt new layout market gutted by fire Tuesday night. Amaechi made the…
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Final year undergraduate arrested during cult initiation
by Azubuike Azikiwe During a cult initiation ceremony near the back gate of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, a final year student of the institution was arrested by…
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Caught in the act: Fake soldier arrested in Port Harcourt (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Samuel Ita-Ekeng, a 30-year-old man living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been arrested four days ago by a group of security men on Ikwerre road of…
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#TheYNaijaInterview: Why I’m no longer running for Rivers state governor – Julius Agwu
by Wilfred Okiche Comedian Julius Agwu surprised not a few people when he announced his intention to contest for the gubernatorial election in his home state of Rivers come 2015.…
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How Diezani’s sister was rescued from kidnappers
by Azubuike Azikiwe Mrs Osiya Agama, the sister of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been rescued by operatives of the Nigerian Police. On Wednesday, 29 October, Rivers Police…
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Amaechi is a failed liar – Patience Jonathan responds to Rivers State Governor
by Azubuike Azikiwe The first lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan has reacted to the comments made by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, that he fell out with her over…
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Stop political rascality and blackmail – Presidency warns Amaechi
by Isi Esene The Presidency has today expressed its displeasure over Governor Rotimi Amaechi's statements reportedly attacking President Goodluck Jonathan, the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, and the Federal…
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#TheYNaijaInterview: I am feminist, but we need to redefine that word – Adesuwa Onyenokwe
by Wilfred Okiche Adesuwa Onyenokwe, journalist, publisher, media mogul and all round superwoman recently celebrated TW magazine’s 7 year anniversary in grand style. We spoke with her about the tough,…
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“I’m not afraid of my boobs sagging”: Singer, Muma Gee opens up on motherhood, music and more
by Akan Ido Popular singer, Muma Gee recently spoke with the Sun Newspapers about her husband, Prince Eke, her life as a mother of a set of twins and her…
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Former NBA boss, Okey Wali, released after 13 days in captivity
by Azubuike Azikiwe Barely two weeks after being abducted, the immediate past President of Nigerian Bar Association, Okey Wali has been released by his kidnappers. Wali was seized on 11 October…
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FG borrows more – “deploys” $14.1 billion for real sector of the economy
by James Sambo The Federal Government has deployed $14.1 billion to support the real sector of the economy. Speaking at the Finance Ministry’s ministerial press briefing on Tuesday, 22 October, in Abuja,…
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Analysis: Nigeria has been #Ebola free for an hour! How did we get here?
by Kolapo Olapoju As of the designated time of 0900 local time, Nigeria was officially deemed Ebola free by the World Health Organisation having survived for 42 days, or twice…
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Unlock the secrets of your city with Heineken
by Jewel Stephen Are you adventurous, do you like to unwind and experience new relaxation spots in your city that are out of this World? Your best bet is to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy