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Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtSince 1999, Rivers State has succeeded in projecting itself onto national politics, particularly during presidential elections where its wealth and politicians play either a stabilizing or destabilizing role. That was the case in 2007 when Peter Odili sought the PDP ticket, in 2015 when Rotimi Amaechi helped topple PDP’s 16-year rule and again in 2023 when Nyesom Wike backed a rival party. Rivers State was created in 1967 by the regime of former…See the Story
Who Is The Authentic 'Landlord' In Rivers
Terrorism · Port HarcourtDecades ago, the instruments of mass deaths in Nigeria were vehicle accidents, robberies and communal clashes; in the last decade, those instruments are now ubiquitous, especially since the last decade when terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen militia, cultism, organ trafficking and ritual killings have been on the rise. Ironically, more and more Nigerians are now going to their early graves when they least expect to where they go to get re…See the Story
Palliatives Distribution As Death Bait?
Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtQNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, has reiterated its commitment to fighting against fraudulent activities in Nigeria. This is even as the lifestyle company has worked with relevant authorities to apprehend a fraudster who was using its name to carry out out fraudulent activities in Nigeria. Recall that recently, there were reports of fraudulent activities being carried out in the name of QNET CSR arm, RYTHM Fo…See the Story
QNET Intensifies Fight Against Fraudulent Activities In Nigeria
Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtSome registered nurses in Rivers State on Tuesday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital, protesting against the new circular on certificate verification by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Also, the nurses said the new guidelines verification violates their fundamental human rights. On February 7, 2024, the Nursing and Midwifery CouncilSee the Story
Rivers nurses protest new certificate verification guidelines
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Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtChannels Television’s reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was kidnapped near his residence at Rumuosi community in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State, has regained freedom. Rogers was kidnapped on Thursday night in front of his residence while returning home from office. Sources close to the reporter said he was released at about 10pm on Friday. A staff of Channels Television in Port Harcourt, Charles Oporum, who confirmed Rogers’ release…See the Story
Kidnapped Channels TV Reporter Regains Freedom
Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtRivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the right climate will be created for all political parties to operate so that they can engage with government and offer credible opposition.
He emphasised that it was the best thing to do, especially because the opposition political parties have acknowledged that elections are over, and are resolved to offer effective support required to advance good governance in the State. Fubara …See the Story
Fubara To IPAC: Engage In Credible Opposition
Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtTension is brewing in Diobu axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as gunmen suspected to be cultists on Saturday, April 6, shot dead one Uche Orukwo, a member of Diobu vigilante at Obidanso waterfront, Mile 1 Diobu. The post Gunmen kill vigilante, ex-members in Port Harcourt appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.See the Story
Gunmen kill vigilante, ex-members in Port Harcourt
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Port Harcourt · Port HarcourtThe unfolding political drama in Rivers State got messier, on Thursday, as the State’s Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha, dared Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor vowed to surprise those who dare him. Speaking when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers on a so…See the Story
Rivers APC chairman dares Fubara as political crisis gets messier - Daily Trust
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