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Jonathan, Amaechi clash again
by Akan Ido The rift between the Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and President Goodluck Jonathan seems to be getting worse by the day. While responding to Amaechi's claim that…
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I am not dumping the PDP – Gov Amaechi
Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday denied reports that he had threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2015 elections, saying he had no plan to…
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We must all stand up and condemn this – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze ...the fourth estate, or the media, is the most important part of a democracy. For if the media is incapable of doing its job, then how will…
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“My wife, Muma Gee, allows me to act nude roles” – Prince Eke, Nollywood actor
by Akan Ido Prince Eke is a popular Nollywood actor also known as Mr. Humility. The tall and handsome actor recently granted an interview speaking about his life, his marriage…
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Former Miss World, Agbani Darego relives the fun & excitement of CARNIRIV 2012 (PHOTOS)
by Agbani Darego It is so lovely to see the re-emergence of a sense of pride associated with our culture, heritage and natural landscape. In December 2012, one of Nigeria’s…
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Crime-fighters: Rivers gov’t allocates $30million for helicopters to track criminals
Rivers State Government on Thursday said two helicopters purchased for surveillance would begin patrol of the state by January next year. The state governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, said the helicopters,…
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Port Harcourt Reporter: Loungin’ on the Runway showcases designer, Ejiro Amos Tafiri and others with McDowells Whiskey
by Esenwa Patrick (YNaija Rivers correspondent) Ejiro Amos Tafiri Sunday, December 2, would be a date the garden city of Port-harcourt, wouldn’t forget in a hurry. It was a day…
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How kidnapped wife of Vanguard reporter regained her freedom
by Isi Esene Marian Onoyume, the wife of Vanguard Newspaper's Rivers State correspondent, Jimitota Onoyume, who was abducted on Monday by gunmen has been freed. She was released to her…
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TICKER: 4 prisoners escape in Rivers prison break
Two prisoners of the Federal Prisons in Ahoada in Nigeria’s Rivers state were killed yesterday in a jail break that happened at about 5.45 pm. Nine others sustained injuries in…
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#ALUU4: “We live in a city where wrong seems right…” – Listen to a song by 2 of the murdered UNIPORT students
Big L and Tipsy. by Isi Esene Rather, sadly, apt. The four students of the University of Port Harcourt Ugonna, Lloyd, Tekena, and Chidiaka were paraded naked in public for…
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Aluu residents flee to avoid reprisal attacks over killing of UNIPORT students
by Isi Esene There are unconfirmed reports that several students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) earlier on Sunday staged a protest to the the Aluu Community to express…
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N200m worth of items missing at ex-militants’ camp in Obubra
by Akan Ido There are reports that over N200m worth of items have been carted away during the relocation of ex-militants formerly camped at the Federal Government’s Amnesty Camp in…
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Report: IBB, Abdulsalami, Tinubu bid for unbundled PHCN companies
by Akan Ido Thisday newspaper has an interesting story today which, if true, means that Nigerians are about to see some of its most powerful men and former leaders, get…
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See why they won: Click to read profiles of The Future Awards (TFA) winners
by Isi Esene The Future Awards (TFA) winners this year, as always, produced the best young hands in their chosen fields of endeavor. The list spans the fields of business,…
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Oil vessel burst into flames at Abuloma waterfront
by Isi Esene The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Rivers State Sector Commander, Dr. Kayode Olagunju confirmed to newsmen that an oil vessel yesterday exploded at Abuloma waterfront in Trans…
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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