Sen Abe alleges of attack by PDP supporters in Oyigbo
Candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Rivers State Magnus Abe has accused the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Desmond Akawor of allegedly sending his supporters to attack him in Egberu community in Oyigbo Local Government. Abe while speaking to journalists today said he was in Oyigbo to campaign when persons loyal to the PDP […]
Emir of Kano pleads against converting the newly commissioned cancer hospital to revenue making machine
Rivers state government has been urged not to convert the newly commissioned Dr Peter Odili Cancer and Cardio Vascular centre to a money-making venture and revenue generation centre. Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero who gave this during the Commission of the hospital today said the hospital should be used for charity instead so as to meet […]
RSG set to clampdown on unauthorized posters, billboards of political parties
The Rivers State Government has said it would soon commence a clampdown on persons, particularly candidates of political parties who paste posters indiscriminately without authorization. Acting managing director of the Rivers State signage and Advertisement agency Tony Okeah gave this while speaking with journalists yesterday. Okeah who said the clampdown would cut across all political […]
Group urges NDDC to release agricultural grants, boost food production in the post-flood Niger Delta
Groups in the Niger Delta region have vowed to resist attempts by the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission to channel the budget of the Commission to service few politicians to the detriment of the vast interest of the poor majority. They have also called on the Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs Obong Okon […]
EPL: Arsenal go top ahead of Manchester City after beating Chelsea
Arsenal on Sunday afternoon topped the Premier League table after beating Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Magalhaes scored the match. The result against Chelsea means Mikel Arteta’s side is now on top of the Premier League table with two points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. Arsenal has 34 points from 13 Premier League matches, […]
RSG commences distribution of relief materials to flood victims
Rivers State Government has continued to send more relief materials to communities submerged by the flood so as to cushion the negative impact of the flood on the residents particularly those at the different IDP camps. Chairman of the Rivers State Flood Management Task Force GEORGE NWEKE while handing over the palliatives to the chairman of […]
Rivers civil society decry the absence of streetlights in Port Harcourt
Rivers state government has once again come under criticism, this time for lack of streetlights at night on major roads in the capital, Port Harcourt. Spokesperson of Rivers State Civil Society Organisations, Solomon Lenu, in an interview with our correspondent, Allwell Ene, warned that the absence of streetlights will lead to an increase in criminal […]
Five confirmed dead in Rival Cult clash in Ahoada East
Five persons were feared dead when suspected cultists on Saturday invaded a housing estate in Ahoada town Ahoada East LGA in search of a member of a rival cult group. We gathered that a shoot-out ensued between the invaders suspected to be members of the Greenland cult group and their rivals. This Iceland cult group resulted in […]
NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS WIN BRONZE MEDAL AT THE FIFIA U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP IN INDIA
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Germany to clinch a consolatory bronze medal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. The match ended 3-3 in regulation time, leading to a penalty shootout, which ended 3-2 in Nigeria’s favour as the team took revenge for their loss against the Germans in their opening fixture. To celebrate the […]
NAFDAC CLAIMS THAT CHILDREN IN NIGERIA WERE BEING ADMINISTERED A VICCINE THAT CONTAINED 40% MERCURY
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has refuted claims that children in Nigeria were being administered a vaccine that contained 40 per cent mercury, which was prescribed by foreign organisations. Its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in a press statement debunked some reports stating that multi-dose vaccines containing 40 per cent […]
