Tag: rivers
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Rivers APC Chairman accuses Gov. Fubara of reneging on peace deal
Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers, has accused Gov. Siminialayi Fubara of delaying the implementation of the eight-point resolution toward ending political crisis in the state.
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Most wanted serial kidnapper ‘2Baba’ feared dead in Rivers
A joint operation involving the military, paramilitary, and Police, may have killed Gift Okpara, alias 2Baba, a suspected serial kidnapper responsible for several abductions in Rivers and environs. Recall that 2Baba was declared wanted with an N100 million bounty on his head, by the Rivers Government.
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JTF discovers 14 illegal refining sites in Rivers
The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered 14 sites illegally refining crude oil in Rivers, the Commander, Rear Adm. John Okeke, has said. Okeke who assumed duty on Thursday, said that the illegal refining site, located on Ataba Island,
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Terrorism charges: Court to rule on 5 Fubara loyalists’ bail on Monday
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, fixed Feb. 5 for ruling on bail applications filed by five suspected persons accused of burning down part of the Rivers House of Assembly on Dec. 29, 2023. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon fixed the date after lawyers to the prosecution and that of the
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Police deny releasing 3 officers accused of kidnapping, extorting $3,000
The Police Command in Rivers has denied reports that it released three officers accused of kidnapping and extorting 3,000 dollars from two victims in Rivers. The Spokesperson for the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, clarified the issue in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
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Court dismisses suit seeking to stop Fubara from re-presenting Rivers’ 2024 budget
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the suit seeking to stop Gov. Siminalayi Fubara from re-presenting the N800 billion 2024 budget of Rivers. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, also set aside the earlier interim order made
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Fubara speaks after Supreme Court verdict
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says he will remain committed to the purpose he was elected and will no longer allow anything to distract his administration. Fubara said this on Thursday at the Government House, while addressing newsmen on the heels
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Court remands 5 suspected arsonists of Rivers’ assembly in prison
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered that the five suspected persons arraigned for allegedly burning the Rivers House of Assembly on Oct. 29, 2023, be remanded in a correctional centre. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon gave the order following their arraignment on seven-count charge bordering on terrorism.
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Court restrains IG, DSS from withdrawing security details attached to Rivers lawmakers
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, gave an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the Inspector-General (IG) of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) from withdrawing the security details attached to the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly. Justice Donatus Okorowo made the order in a ruling on a motion on notice…
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Rivers State: Teachers protest exclusion from N100,000 Christmas bonus
More than 100 primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers state on Friday, staged a protest at the Government House in Port Harcourt over alleged exclusion from the N100,000 Christmas bonus approved for civil servants by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.