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Suspected Cultists Kill Fmr Youth Leader In Rivers Community
“Earlier before the incident, the mother of Sam held Uwhetu by his clothes, accusing him of calling soldiers to raid their house. Uwhetu went into hiding, telling his friends that if anything happened to him, Sam should be held responsible. The next morning, Uwhetu was found murdered.”
Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas in the state. The new appointees include Mr. Okroiyobi Animiete for Abua/Odual, Mr. Goodluck M. Ihenacho for Ahoada East, and Dr. Sam Kalagbor for Port Harcourt. Additionally, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has also received new members, with Dr. Micheal Ekpai Odey appointed as Chairman. All appointments are effective from April 7, 2025.
The Rivers State Police Commissioner has condemned the assault on journalists during a recent protest, confirming that an investigation is underway. SP Grace Iringe Koko, spokesperson for the Commissioner, stated that some personnel have been identified and are currently being questioned. The Police Commissioner emphasized the importance of journalists in promoting peace and development and assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the matter would be handled seriously. “Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the findings and measures will be made public,” Koko said.
“After over a decade of delay, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has begun the long-awaited payment of gratuities owed since 2012, releasing ₦1 billion in the first phase. ‘This is just the beginning—we’re restoring dignity to our retirees,’ the Governor said, as pensioners welcomed the move with relief and gratitude.”
NUJ to Rivers Police: Apologize or Face Total Media Blackout..
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State, has fired back at the state’s police command after officers brutalized journalists covering a protest in Port Harcourt.
Reporters from Channels TV, AIT, Naija FM, Super FM, and Nigeria Info were tear-gassed, manhandled, and one even arrested in what the NUJ slammed as a “barbaric, inhumane attack on press freedom.”
In a fiery statement, the NUJ issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding a public apology and disciplinary action against the officers involved—or the press will go dark on all police coverage in Rivers.
“If they fail to act, we’ll silence them where it hurts—in the media,” the union declared.
World Health Day: Rivers State Champions Equitable Healthcare Through RIVCHPP
By Katherine Abayomi
As the world marks World Health Day 2025, Rivers State is taking bold steps to improve healthcare accessibility and strengthen its health systems for lasting impact.
In an event held at the Model Primary Health Centre in Ozuoba, the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), in collaboration with the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) and Healthstream Medicare, brought together community members and healthcare leaders to spotlight the vital role of health insurance.
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A Lagos court has remanded Peter Oshomah for allegedly defiling a 19-month-old baby. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse. The incident is said to have occurred in February 2024 at Shagari Estate, Ipaja.
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the Nigerian Police Force to end its reign of repression and ensure the unconditional release of all arrested citizens during the protest in parts of the country. The organisation, through its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said it is outraged by the shocking and…
House Committee Reaffirms Nigeria’s Support for One-China Policy The House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Policy, recognising Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China. The Committee Chairman, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, made the statement on Tuesday in response to remarks attributed to…
Genocide: Guterres Asks for United Global Action to Stem Growing Tide of Hate Speech…Rwandan Envoy Insists Only Global Cooperation Can Prevent Recurrence of Another “1994 Genocide in Rwanda” The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, has called for global action to stem the tide of hate speech, stop disunity and discontent mutating…