Tag: Rivers State
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Tears flow as remains of Wigwes lay to rest in Rivers
Tears flowed as the remains of Ex- Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe; his wife, Doreen Chizoba and son, Chizzy, were buried in a private tomb inside the Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
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Wike’s Councillor resigns, declares support for Fubara
Mr Achor Nna, the Councillor representing Ward 9 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers, has resigned his position as the Leader of the Legislative Council.
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Rivers Crisis: I could give up my office for peace to reign in the state – Gov. Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he’d be willing to give up his office in order for peace to reign in the State. Fubara made this disclosure while granting an interview with African Independent Television, AIT on Thursday morning.
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Military uncovers illegal bunkering sites in Rivers village
The joint military task force, “Operation Delta Safe’’ (OPDS), uncovered two illegal oil bunkering sites in Samkiri, a settlement in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers on Wednesday. The task force found 30 illegal refining camps operating in the area, its Commander, Rear Adm. John Okeke, said.
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Military airstrikes destroy illegal refining sites in Rivers
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, has destroyed illegal oil refining sites in air strikes in Krakama and Temakiri, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers.
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Gunmen kill police officer in Rivers
Gunmen, driving in a Sienna Bus, fired at police officers conducting a stop and search operation in Port Harcourt, killing one officer in the process.
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Police dismiss officer accused of extorting $3,000
The Police Command in Rivers has dismissed one Insp. Michael Odey, accused of kidnapping and extortion of 3,000 US dollars from two persons at gunpoint in Rivers.
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Navy uncovers 15 illegal refineries in Rivers
The Nigeria Navy has discovered 15 massive illegal refining sites with the capacity to process 2.7 million litres of crude oil per day in Rivers, a senior navy official revealed.
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Suspected Rivers Assembly’s arsonists refused bail
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, rejected the bail applications filed by five suspects arrested in connection with the burning of the Rivers House of Assembly on Dec. 29, 2023.
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There will be consequences – Gov Fubara sends strong warning to Commissioners returned to his cabinet
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has warned that there will be consequences should the commissioners who were sworn in last week attempt to work against his administration to destroy.