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By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Against the backdrop of uncertainties over the conduct of local government elections in Rivers State, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Saturday held one of the most peaceful elections in the state in recent times. The election of chairmen for the 23 local …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Supporters of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, have protested in the state capital, Port Harcourt, against the conduct of the local government elections in the state. This was as the state chapter of the APC, led by Tony Okocha, has announced …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stressed that there is no going back on Saturday’s council elections, adding that any attempt to stop the exercise would be resisted the by state government. The governor, in a press conference at the Government House …

… Police Directs DPOs, Tactical Commanders to Comply with Federal High Court Ruling By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly foiled an attempt by the Nigerian Police, allegedly led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), to take over the Rivers State Independent …

An oil firm, Oxytane Africa Investment Limited, has unveiled high-performance fuel treatment products that will help production and manufacturing companies to cut cost on fuel, diesel and also reduce emission. The product, Oxytane, is developed by Oxytane International, UK and Indonesia, and marketed in Nigeria by Oxytane Africa Investment Limited. …

The Rivers State Police Commissioner, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has described the Police as one of the most difficult and challenging professions in the world, insisting that most times what happens at work is not what was taught in the training college or any conventional institution. The state Police boss …

Organizers of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA) have nominated Jacob Beredugo International School for an award of excellence, in recognition of the school’s sterling qualities and antecedents in the educational sector in Bayelsa State. In a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, the Project …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday morning staged a protest walk in Port Harcourt to demonstrate its opposition to the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5. The party, which had earlier announced its opposition and non participation in …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt With only hours to the local council elections scheduled to hold in Rivers State on Saturday, two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state have disagreed sharply over whether the polls should go on or not. While the faction led by Chief …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced strict restriction of vehicular movement for residents from midnight on Friday, October 4 to 5pm on Saturday October 5, so as to ensure a smooth conduct of the local government elections in the state. The governor …