‘Ekiti was a fluke, PDP can never win in Rivers,’ APC boasts

by Akan Ido The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has dismissed as a fluke, last Saturday’s dislodgement of the party by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the governorship election in Ekiti State. “This development, which was unexpected, does not portend anything any danger for the APC in 2015, especially in Rivers State.... Read More

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February 25, 2014

Horrible: Police officer sentenced to death for killing 2 people over N100 bribe

by ‘Jola Sotubo A police officer and two colleagues have found themselves on the wrong side of the law after being convicted of murder. The three officers were found guilty of causing the death of two people due to a tussle over a bribe of N100. One of them, Sergeant Clement Indyel, was sentenced to... Read More

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February 22, 2014

How Amaechi plans to escape in 2015 – Wike reveals

by Isi Esene The politics elements opposing the governor of oil-rich Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi are unrelenting in their efforts to unsettle him as the supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike yesterday vowed that the embattled All Progressives Congress governor will be arrested and jailed as soon as President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected. Wike, who... Read More

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February 8, 2014

‘School uncle’ sexually assaults 3-year-old girl in Rivers

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Rivers has been arrested after reports that he molested a a three- year old nursery school student. Obioma Benson was apprehended by the police in Port Harcourt, the state capital, for allegedly inserting his finger into the little girl’s vagina. The unidentified child suffered injuries which were discovered by... Read More

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February 1, 2014

Opinion: Dear Mama peace, give room for peace in Rivers

by Ada Stella Apiafi But by far the real and greatest litmus test that has been thrown in the path of “Mama Peace,” is the crisis in Rivers State! When in 2010 there was a ‘change of guards’ in the highest office of the land, it was established that a ‘new order’ had also evolved... Read More

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January 27, 2014

Opinion: Dear NHRC, snipers & nest of killers are not registered as NGOs

by Adeolu Ademoyo So with respect to Mr. Ọbasanjọ’s allegation of snipers, and Ṣoyinka’s observation that PDP has a nest of killers, it is up to Ọbasanjọ to inform us what he and his PDP know about Bọla Ige’s death particularly this PDP Senator. After former Nigerian president, Oluṣẹgun Ọbasanjọ – made the allegation that... Read More

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January 23, 2014

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido After the crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee in Abuja today, the All Progressives Congress has directed National Assembly members under the aegis of the party to “block all legislative proposals including the 2014 Budget and confirmation of all nominees to military and civilian positions to public office until the rule... Read More

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January 19, 2014

APC kicks as rally is once again disrupted in Rivers

by Adeola Balogun Last week’s fracas in Rivers which was caused by the disruption of an All progressives Congress (APC) rally by the police has resurfaced in the minds of many again after the re-occurrence of the incident at another rally today. Reports have it that not only did the police interrupt this time, they... Read More

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January 12, 2014

Terrible: Senator injured as police fire rubber bullets, tear gas in Rivers (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Senator Magnus Abe has been shot by police in Rivers State. Abe was said to have been hit on the chest by rubber bullets as police tried to disperse an opposition rally said to have taken place at the College of Arts and Science in the centre of Port Harcourt, the capital city.... Read More

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January 9, 2014

Double murder case: Rivers Assembly leader, Chidi Lloyd, released on bail

by Adeola Balogun Following his arrest over allegations of murder, leader of the Rivers House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd has been freed on bail. The legislator is said to have been released on administrative bail after being held by the police for 5 days. [READ: Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, arrested ‘while trying to escape in... Read More

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January 8, 2014

Opinion: Rotimi Amaechi needs to stop talking

by Wilfred Okiche By the end of the week, the ebullient governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi is likely to have fired another verbal salvo at any one- or all- of the following; president Goodluck Jonathan, the federal government, the ruling PDP (of which he was once a member) and a cabinet minister that catches... Read More

January 5, 2014

How I charm people to steal their money – Suspect (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene The Rivers State Special Anti-Robbery Squad had arrested Wale Akinola, a 35-year-old man who specializes in stealing money from bus passengers in the city of Port Harcourt. Akinola, who was arrested in a hotel said he does not use guns in his operation but instead uses charms in carrying out his operation.... Read More

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January 4, 2014

Why I was arrested – Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd

by Oge Okonkwo Embattled Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd who was arrested by operatives of the police force in the state has described the allegations of double murder against him as another political attempt to destroy him. Llyod speaking to Nigerian Tribune through his counsel, Emenike Ebete, on Friday, said the story had been twisted by the... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, arrested ‘while trying to escape in Amaechi’s private jet’ – Police

by ‘Jola Sotubo Controversial Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, has been arrested by operatives of the police force in the state. Hon. Lloyd is still standing trial for his part in last year’s fracas at the State House of Assembly during which he slammed a mace on the head of Michael Chinda, a fellow lawmaker. Lloyd... Read More

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December 24, 2013

Gov. Amaechi’s 10 MOST INCREDIBLE quotes at APC rally in Rivers

by Adeola Balogun Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers is known for his frank and sometimes hilarious statements. The governor served up his usual dose of humour with all seriousness at a recent rally in Port Harcourt. Below are 10 of Governor Amaechi’s most incredible statements made at the rally: You must know that if... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Drama as Arik Air passengers protest hours of delay in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Notorious for flight delays and generally muddling up take off schedules, Arik Air staff yesterday got the wrong side of passengers plying the route between Port Harcourt, Rivers and Lagos when they were delayed for close to three hours without explanation. The passengers numbering about a hundred refused to allow passengers on... Read More

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December 22, 2013

This is easily our favourite photo of the TFAA + what Toke Makinwa told Vector on stage (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Toke Makinwa has in recent times become the media it-girl so it’s no wonder that people are curious about her relationship status. The On Air Personality recently ended her 12-year, on and off relationship with fitness guru, Maje Ayida; or so we’ve been made to believe. Toke hosted the recently concluded The... Read More

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December 21, 2013

#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from all over the country and Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar as one of the winners of the prestigious awards. In his usual no-holds-barred manner, Amaechi... Read More

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December 21, 2013

She killed it! Media personality, Toke Makinwa stunned in black at The Future Awards Africa (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Beautiful vlogger, Toke Makinwa was the co-host of The Future Awards Africa which took place on Friday at the Aztech Arcum Hall Event Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers and she was looking every bit a diva. The media personality who co-hosted the event with rapper, Vector, wore a black gown with shimmering detailing in front.... Read More

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‘Ekiti was a fluke, PDP can never win in Rivers,’ APC boasts

Horrible: Police officer sentenced to death for killing 2 people over N100 bribe

How Amaechi plans to escape in 2015 – Wike reveals

‘School uncle’ sexually assaults 3-year-old girl in Rivers

Opinion: Dear Mama peace, give room for peace in Rivers

Opinion: Dear NHRC, snipers & nest of killers are not registered as NGOs

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

Opinion: Tukur’s exit cannot save PDP from its impending death

Gusau, Obanikoro, others named among Jonathan’s ministerial nominees

APC kicks as rally is once again disrupted in Rivers

Send Rivers police commissioner to fight Boko Haram – Soyinka tells Jonathan

Opinion: Is homosexuality Nigeria’s biggest problem now?

Ogaga Ifowodo: Please, end the tragic farce in Rivers now

PHOTO: Tinubu visits Magnus Abe in London hospital

WATCH: This is how the ‘Save Rivers’ rally got disrupted by police

‘It’s not true, Magnus Abe was not shot’ – Police deny shooting senator

Terrible: Senator injured as police fire rubber bullets, tear gas in Rivers (See Photos)

Double murder case: Rivers Assembly leader, Chidi Lloyd, released on bail

Opinion: Rotimi Amaechi needs to stop talking

How I charm people to steal their money – Suspect (PICTURED)

Why I was arrested – Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd

“We will never accept the leadership”: Crisis looms in APC over power sharing

Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, arrested ‘while trying to escape in Amaechi’s private jet’ – Police

It gets worse: Another 2,300 PDP members decamp to APC in Kaduna

Gov. Amaechi’s 10 MOST INCREDIBLE quotes at APC rally in Rivers

Drama as Arik Air passengers protest hours of delay in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

This is easily our favourite photo of the TFAA + what Toke Makinwa told Vector on stage (PHOTOS)

#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

She killed it! Media personality, Toke Makinwa stunned in black at The Future Awards Africa (LOOK)

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