Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have uncovered a gang that is involved in the buying and selling of human organs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. EFCC operatives also arrested a suspect, identified as John Emeka Ukaeje, who is alleged to be the leader of the gang, which allegedly has foreign connections. In a statement…
The Rivers State Government has declared a nighttime curfew on all entry points into the state, between 8pm and 6am. Governor Nyesom Wike announced that the nighttime will affect entry points from Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo states. Governor Wike, who made the announcement in a state broadcast, said the curfew begins from tomorrow. Wike said…
Gunmen have attacked another security outfit in Rivers State, killing five military personnel in Abua-Odual Local Government Area. The attack last night comes a day after similar raids on security checkpoints in Ikwerre Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of some security officials, including three customs officers. Following the repeated attacks on security outfits, the Rivers…
The people of Rivers State are set to elect new chairmen and councilors across the twenty-three local government areas of the state. In readiness for the council elections tomorrow, Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered a restriction of human and vehicular movement in the state for most of tomorrow. In a broadcast to people of the state, Governor…
Gets N10m crowdfunding appeal The Burna Boy Mega Homecoming Concert in Port Harcourt has sparked a controversy in the entertainment circles because of the handling of the event by the Rivers State Government. Governor Nyesom Wike’s ten-thousand-naira cash gifts to each of the entertainers is also being seen by some persons as an attempt to humiliate fast-rising…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has observed that soldiers who should be engaged in fighting bandits and insurgents are being used to protect politicians and their properties. Governor Wike made the observation during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He challenged Lieutenant General Attahiru…