Author: Emmanuel Obe

Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a murder and robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for the killing of a 55-year-old commercial driver, Mr. Christopher Emmanuel Akpabio, and the theft of his vehicle. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Blessing Karbolo Agabe, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga A. Adepoju. According to the police, the victim, a native of Akwa Ibom State, was reported missing on May 22, 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was hired at Garrison Park in Port Harcourt by some individuals who…

Chike was sacked summarily by Governor Nyesom Wike in 2021 as Commissioner for Health because he failed to inform the Governor that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria were in Port Harcourt for a conference. The governor was surprised when the Council members booked to pay him a courtesy visit and recalled that the commissioner did not inform him that they were in town. Government House sources said the governor was angry that such high level of visitors would have afforded him an opportunity to showcase the achievements of government to the visiting medical regulatory chiefs but the commissioner…

Rivers United Football Club has confirmed that its team contingent was involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for its President Federation Cup Round of 16 match against Nasarawa United. According to a statement issued by the club’s Media Officer, Charles Mayuku, the incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp. The club disclosed that some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident but assured supporters that no fatalities or life-threatening injuries were recorded. “The club can confirm…

The Southern Nigeria People’s Mandate (SNPM) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider any plans to seek re-election in 2027, citing what it described as worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and declining living standards under his administration. In a statement signed by its Chairman and Founder, Mr. Augustine Chukwudum, the group expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Tinubu administration since it assumed office in May 2023, alleging that government policies had contributed to rising inflation and the increasing cost of living across the country. The organisation said many Nigerians were struggling to cope with soaring prices of food,…

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege announced his defection and political plans in a statement issued on Thursday, describing the move as the outcome of “weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations” with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across the country. The former lawmaker said he chose the NDC because of what he described as the party’s commitment to inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism. He thanked key leaders of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has condemned Governor Alex Otti’s decision to name the newly commissioned Umuahia Central Bus Terminal after Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya-Otti, describing the move as “provocative, divisive and embarrassing.” In a statement issued by the Abia APC Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the opposition party alleged that naming the facility after the professor, who served as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer during the 2023 governorship election in the state, raised ethical and credibility concerns. The APC argued that Prof. Otti merely performed a constitutional duty for which she was appointed and paid…

Former President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Mr. Legborsi Pyagbara, has declared that oil production cannot resume in Ogoniland unless issues of political exclusion and marginalization of the Ogoni people are addressed. Pyagbara made the declaration during a media parley with journalists in Port Harcourt, where he accused the political establishment in Rivers State of sidelining the Ogoni ethnic nationality from the state’s top political leadership despite its contribution to the economy of both Rivers State and Nigeria. The environmental rights advocate and Executive Director of the African Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development…

A member of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the 2027 general election. Chinda, who currently represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency and is a former Minority Leader of the House, was declared winner of the party’s primary election held on Thursday. Announcing the result, Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, said Chinda, who was the sole aspirant in the race, polled 268,497 votes. Speaking shortly after his emergence, Chinda, widely regarded as an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the state governorship election. Fubara announced his decision in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the move followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family, friends and political associates. The governor said although the decision was difficult, it was necessary in the interest of peace, stability and unity in Rivers State. “Leadership is ultimately about sacrifice. There comes a time when personal ambition must yield to the greater good of the people. Rivers State is bigger than any individual,” he stated. Fubara…

Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Mr. Tonye Cole, has withdrawn from the party’s gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Cole announced his withdrawal in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the decision was taken in the interest of party unity, peace and collective progress. The former governorship candidate of the APC said his action followed a recent stakeholders’ meeting convened by the national leadership of the party, where discussions were held on the future of the Rivers APC and the need to present a united front ahead of the elections. According to…