Tag: Rivers
Chaos in Rivers as INEC buliding, commissioner’s house, police vehicle set on fire
by Ranti Joseph The home of Commissioner for Women Affairs in Rivers state, Joeba West was reportedly set ablaze in Buguma, River state. Similarly, the INEC registration area centre (RAC) in Kalabari…
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We hear Presidency has kicked out AIG Ogunsakin from Rivers
by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian presidency has ordered the immediate redeployment of Tunde Ogunsakin, an Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, out of Rivers state, for allegedly failing to cooperate…
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Patience Jonathan is plotting to rig Rivers election – Amaechi
by Ranti Joseph Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the first lady, Patience Jonathan, has been putting pressure on INEC’s resident electoral commissioner in the state, Gesila Khan,…
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If APC Chairman conducts Rivers election, we’ll still win – Wike’s confidence is really enviable
by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, said he had information that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…
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Kayode Komolafe: Let’s remember the victims of electoral violence
by Kayode Komolafe As political parties and their candidates gird their loins for the Saturday election, it is important to intensify the campaign against electoral violence. There is justifiable euphoria…
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Did Rivers APC travel to Abuja to protest against its state REC? (See Photos)
by Ranti Joseph About 1,000 APC members from Rivers state Tuesday stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, demanding for the immediate sack of the…
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APC chieftain, others killed in Rivers
by Ranti Joseph Gunmen attacked the home of Christopher Adube in Obrikom community, Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni local government area and reportedly murdered seven people. The state Police Public Relations Officer,…
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Hilarious! Top 5 memes from Rivers REC flop yesterday (LOOK)
by Chinwe Okafor These memes are beyond hilarious. The REC who read out the scores today for Rivers state had a hard time seeing the results, so bad that an…
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#NigeriaDecides: INEC will investigate Rivers election
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Independent National Electoral Commisson has stated that it would investigate the allegation made by the All Progressives Congress on the conduct of the Presidential and National…
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#NigeriaDecides: Pres. Jonathan floors Buhari in Rivers – See breakdown of results
by Akan Ido Despite the massive protests embarked upon by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemning t5he conduct of the presidential election on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral…
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low
by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the…
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2 people die in Rivers as PDP, APC supporters clash
by Ranti Joseph Two persons were shot dead in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State when supporters of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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“You pay $1million to First Lady per month!” | “You wasted N3trillion on Buhari!” | Amaechi and Wike have started again
by Azubuike Azikiwe Best of friends foes, Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike, are back in the building, with another episode of verbal onslaught and direct accusations. This time around, the…
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Amaechi’s brother in critical condition after being attacked
by Azubuike Azikiwe Chidi Amaechi, a younger brother of Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, was attacked on Wednesday, March 10. The younger Amaechi was "inflicted with life threatening cuts…
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The APC isn’t comfortable with the killing of its members in Rivers
by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) raised the alarm at the seemingly-targeted killing of its members and supporters in Rivers wondering whether those who are bent on suppressing…
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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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Photo of the Day: Yes, your governor can also do the ‘shoki’, but can he do this?
by Akan Ido After blazing the trail in dancing shoki during APC's nationwide presidential campaign, Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi is displaying a different set of skills. Amaechi was today seen…
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People like you cannot be the face of the police || In 10 tweets, Ezekwesili gives Mbu a dressing down
by Kolapo Olapoju Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lashed out at Assistant Inspector-General of Poilce, Joseph Mbu, over his recent comments where he urged Police officers to shoot…
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Beware of insincere advisers, Jonathan advises public office holders
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said most of those who claim to be advisers and admirers of government are insincere. The President was speaking at the burial…
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There’ll be more bombs targeted at political rallies – Police
by Panshak Ibrahim Following the recent string of attacks on political rallies in Gombe and Rivers states, the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters says it has received intelligence reports that plans…
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How I got stabbed at the Okrika APC rally – Channels TV correspondent
by Chinwe Okafor Channels TV correspondent was amongst the victims of the fracas that broke out at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship rally in Okrika, Rivers state recently. Charles…
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Bayelsa PDP suspends chairman over N40million fraud
by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has suspended its Chairman, Sam Inokoba, over alleged financial impropriety. Inokoba was suspended by members of the State Working…
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Bomb explosion rocks 3 courts in Rivers
by Azubuike Azikiwe Three different High Court buildings in Degema, Isiokpo and Port Harcourt areas of Rivers, have been bombed. The explosions rocked the court buildings in the early hours of Monday,…
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Ring the alarm: Bird flu spreads to 5 more states
by James Sambo The Federal government says the recent outbreak of Bird flu has spread to five more states, besides Lagos and Kano, where the first cases were recorded. The highly transmittable…
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Police arrest APC leader from hospital bed in Rivers
by Azubuike Azikiwe The All Progressives Congress leader, Kingsley Emenike, who was attacked by unknown persons on Sunday, January 11, has been arrested by the Police. Emenike, who is a…
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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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Explosion rocks APC secretariat in Rivers
by Azubuike Azikiwe An explosion has destroyed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Okrika LGA, Rivers state. The explosion, which reportedly occurred around 3:14 a.m on Sunday, January 10, destroyed…
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“See my pockets – no money!”: Amaechi throws it down at the APC rally in Bayelsa
by Isi Esene Just as President Goodluck Jonathan was throwing it down in Lagos at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally which took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Rivers…
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Err, what is Amaechi telling Okorocha about Buhari here (LOOK)
by Isi Esene It's hard to see a more expressive politician than these two - Governors Rochas Okorocha and Rotimi Amaechi. Both All Progressives Congress (APC) henchmen were at it…
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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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