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Headlines, Niger Delta, Rivers, State News
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
Gabriel EwepuAbuja- Following the recent appointments made by President Goodluck Jonathan of new members into the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, ex-militants in the third phase of the federal government amnesty programme had pledged their support to work with them.…MilitantsThe National Secretary, of the ex-agitators, Comr. Tam Odogwu, who spoke with Sweetcrude in […]
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Latest Politics, Rivers, State News
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
BY Innocent Anaba, Godwin Oritse, JIMITOTA ONOYUME, Abdulwahab Abdulah, JOHNBOSCO AGBAKWURU & CHRIS OCHAYI LAGOS—The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, gave the Federal Government, through the National Security Adviser and the Inspector General of Police, a 30-day ultimatum to thoroughly investigate the bombing of the Rivers State High Court premises in Ahoada and Okehi. Similarly, […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Headlines, Party Politics, Press Releases, Rivers, State News
Monday, January 6th, 2014
APC ALLEGES PLOT TO MAKE RIVERS STATE ANOTHER TERRORIST HAVEN AS AHOADA EAST HIGH COURT IS BOMBED It is very unfortunate and sad to note that Ahoada East High Court premises of Rivers State South-South of Nigeria was bombed and set ablaze this morning by agents of undemocratic elements. Those that perpetuated this heinous act […]
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Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, Rivers, State News, Top Stories
Saturday, January 4th, 2014
Former military Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi; a former Osun State Governor and Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Bisi Akande; and a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, have accused President Goodluck Jonathan of being after their lives. In separate interviews […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Thursday, January 2nd, 2014
Mr. Chidi Lloyd | credits: File copy THE Rivers State Police Command said it had arrested the Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Chidi Lloyd, for the alleged murder of his kinsman, Mr. Kingsley Ejeuo and a police sergeant, Urang Obediah. A statement made available to The PUNCH on Thursday night indicated […]
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First Ladies, General Politics, Headlines, Patience Jonathan, Rivers, State News
Sunday, December 29th, 2013
“The wife of the President wanted to macro-manage governance in Rivers State and I said no, you cannot. I was elected. If I fail, they will not say the wife of the President failed.” Governor Amaechi (L) of Rivers State and Nigeria’s First Lady Mrs Goodluck Jonathan Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State stated this […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013
BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME PORT HARCOURT—ANOTHER twin explosion yesterday rocked Buguma, headquarters of Asaritoru Local Government Area, causing panic and tension. The incident occurred in the evening during the inauguration of Asaritoru local government wing of Save Rivers Movement, at the Kalabari National College, KNC, premises. When contacted for comment, the state Police Public Relations Officer, […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Sunday, December 15th, 2013
AFTER months of intensive preparations, the 2013 Port Harcourt Carnival (CARNIRIV) will start today at the Liberation Stadium with the Children’s Carnival. Prior to today’s opening, the Garden City had been agog with groups from the 23 local councils putting finishing touches to their rehearsals for the fiesta which runs till Saturday. They concluded their […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Sunday, December 15th, 2013
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alert on the desperate moves by six rebel members of the state House of Assembly, “acting at the behest of Education Minister, Nyesom Wike, to illegally and unconstitutionally impeach Governor Chibuike Amaechi.” Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi The party in a statement […]
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Headlines, Nigerian Police, Rivers
Friday, December 13th, 2013
Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Honourable Otelemaba Amachree | credits: www.nigeriainfo.fm The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Otelemaba Amachree, and the House have sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, asking him to take judicial notice of an appeal challenging the ruling of an […]
