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A family man, Ajie Samuel Chukwudi, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for possession of a document containing false pretenses by an Ikeja Special Offences Court. Justice Olubumi Fadipe-Abike sentenced Ajie to one year imprisonment following his guilty plea. The convict was arraigned before the court on an amended information dated March 27, 2025….
By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called on relevant stakeholders to intensify the combat against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by ensuring that the rights of women and children in society are protected, amid rising incidences of GBV in recent times. The First Lady…
“A local leader has just received one of the most prestigious global honors, but what did she do to earn it? Engr. Oto-obong Essien, the Ikono Local Government Chairman, has been awarded the coveted ‘Commander of Peace’ by the United Nations — but the story behind her recognition is even more surprising than you think. Could her past UN involvement hold the key? How is she transforming her community in ways no one expected? Keep reading to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable achievement.”
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is equipping final-year and postgraduate students at Nile University and Baze University with laptops to enhance their academic success… Find out how this initiative is empowering 64 scholarship beneficiaries to excel in their projects and theses!
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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