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 the Presidency is after him, the special adviser to the president on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak implied that the Rivers governor has an agenda. This... Read More

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April 12, 2013

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 leave the party currently in the throes of internal crisis. Amaechi said this at the end of a meeting he had with Vice-President Namadi Sambo... Read More

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April 9, 2013

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 the electorate make the right choices and pick the best leaders? Nothing is more important to a democracy than a well informed electorate. When there’s... Read More

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February 2, 2013

“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 to popular music artiste, Muma Gee, his relationship with fans and the his acting career as it affects his marriage. Read excerpts of the Sun... Read More

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January 17, 2013

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 iconic beauties, Agbani Darego journeyed to her home state Rivers where she has been chosen as the Face of CARNIRIV 2012. Agbani tells YOU all... Read More

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December 7, 2012

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, which cost $30m, would be used for air patrol in order to expose and arrest criminals the state. Amaechi added that his administration was spending... Read More

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December 5, 2012

Port Harcourt Reporter: Loungin’ on the Runway showcases designer, Ejiro Amos Tafiri and others with McDowells Whiskey

by Esenwa Patrick (YNaija Rivers correspondent) Sunday, December 2, would be a date the garden city of Port-harcourt, wouldn’t forget in a hurry. It was a day Fashion met Rhythm. A fusion of Music and Fashion on the Runway. The event which was sponsored by McDowells Whiskey, was tagged “Loungin’ on the Runway” and the... Read More

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November 16, 2012

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 family on Thursday after spending 3 days in the kidnappers’ custody. Mrs. Onoyume who is a teacher, was seized abducted earlier in the week at... Read More

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October 28, 2012

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 the daring escape from a jail house, 50 kilometers from the capital of Port Harcourt However, four inmates escaped. And the authorities have launched a... Read More

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October 8, 2012

#ALUU4: “We live in a city where wrong seems right…” – Listen to a song by 2 of the murdered UNIPORT students

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 alleged theft, beaten mercilessly, and, as can be seen in a now-viral video – burnt alive in an off-campus hostel in Aluu, Rivers. Reports say two of the murdered... Read More

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October 7, 2012

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 their displeasure over the killing of four students of the institution on Friday. Reports say the students killed lived in an off-campus hostel located in... Read More

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September 21, 2012

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 Obubra, Cross River State. The camp was officially closed last year after the successful training of over 26,000 ex-militants on non-violence transformational training. Most of... Read More

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September 7, 2012

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 even more involved in their daily lives. An investigation by the paper showed that two former heads of state, retired Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami... Read More

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August 27, 2012

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, entertainment, technology, and others. The Awards event which took place at the Aztec Arcum Events Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State unveiled Idris Akinbanjo as... Read More

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July 21, 2012

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 Amadi, Port Harcourt. He could not however confirm the number of casualties involved in the explosion. An emergency services officer told reporters that they were... Read More

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