Rivers Labour Threatens Strike over Hike in Transport Fares
The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it will be left with no other option than to ask its members to sit at home next week if the Federal and State government do not act fast to look into the high transport fares paid by workers in the state occasioned by […]
Banks will accept old notes after deadline – Emefiele
Commercial banks in Nigeria will still accept old naira notes from customers after the February 10 deadline, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, told the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Emefiele stated this while appearing before the ad hoc committee set up by the House on the CBN naira redesign policy, […]
We Have Improved Power Supply in UPTH- MD
Management of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has said regular power supply has improved in the five hospitals. The management said the hospital can now boast of 20 hours of power supply in its wards, departments and theatres to ensure adequate medicare delivery.Chief Medical Director, UPTH, Prof Henry Arinze Ugboma, stated this […]
I’m ready to work with Obi, Kwankwaso – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted his readiness to work with the candidates of the New Nigerian People Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Labour Party’s Peter Obi after meeting with the duo to support his ambition in the forthcoming election. Atiku made this known in a 15-minute interview with BBC […]
Chicago prosecutors to drop sexual assault cases against R. Kelly
R. Kelly is set to have charges accusing him of sexually abusing four people, three of whom were minors, dropped by Chicago prosecutors. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced the decision a day ahead of a hearing related to state charges accusing him of sexually abusing four people, three of whom were minors. She […]
RIVERS POLICE COMMISSIONER COMPROMISED, SHOULD BE REDEPLOYED IMMEDIATELY CRIES RIVERS APC SPOKESMAN
The Spokesman of Rivers APC 2023 Campaign Council, Sogbeye Eli has called for the redeployment of Rivers State Commissioner, Effiong Okon. According to the APC campaign spokesperson, The attack on the Rivers APC governorship campaign Rally grounds at Opobo this morning ahead of the arrival of the party’s candidate, Arc. Tonye Cole, Mni, it is […]
Rivers2023 – SDP’s Magnus Abe Suffers Pre-rally Attack
There was a Pre-rally attack by unknown armed men on the campaign convoy of Senator Magnus Abe, while on his way to attend a rally at Akinima in Ahoada West Local Government Area. Security personnel attached to him were able to rebuff the attack. Upon receipt of the information, tactical teams were immediately deployed to […]
Suspected thugs loyal to different Political parties in Etche engage in tearing down posters
The political climate in Etche Local Government Area is now raising concerns as political parties have resorted to pulling down and tearing the campaign posters and billboards of opposing candidates in the Local Government Area. According to an eyewitness and reporter who was in Chokocho in Etche today witnessed images of several billboards belonging to […]
Rivers police command to commence verification of all vehicles in Rivers State next week
As part of ways to reduce car theft and decrease the crime rate, the Rivers State police command will next week commence the verification of all vehicles in the state Commissioner of police Effiong Okon gave this while he appeared on a live radio program today on Classic FM 91.1. He was responding to a […]
Fire Destroy Properties at Ikoku Spareparts Market in Port Harcourt
Over 60 shops with goods worth millions of naira were early this morning razed by fire at the Ikoku spare part market. Correspondent Allwell Ene who was at the scene of the incident this morning gathered that the fire started at about 1 am and was said to have been caused by the epileptic power […]
