Rivers State — 4 Latest News (Daily)

Apr 21

The oil-rich Rivers State has recorded a more than 100 per cent jump in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said.www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687737-rivers-internal-revenue-increases-by-100-per-cent-in-one-year-governor.html

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Apr 21

P/Harcourt refinery: Marketers eye N500/litre petrol, set to load: Oil marketers are gearing up to load petroleum products from the Port Harcourt Refining ...

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Apr 18

Marketers visit PH refinery, plan fuel loading in May: Oil marketers have paid a visit to the Port Harcourt Refinery Company in Rivers State and have expressed ...

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Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries: The Wike-backed commissioners had earlier resigned their appointments but returned to the ...

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Man, 30, defiles landlady’s 13-year-old daughter in Rivers The operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old man identified as ... Show more punchng.com/man-30-defiles-landladys-13-year-old-daughter-in-rivers/

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Apr 22

Wike-backed Rivers Assembly overrides Fubara, passes amended LG bill: The Rivers State House of Assembly overrode Governor Fubara's withdrawal of assent to ...

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Apr 18

PHOTOS: Rivers CP Tunji Disu Visits 94-Year-Old Pioneering Female Police Officer, Stella Okuyiga The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu ... Show more

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Abducted Channels TV Reporter Regains Freedom: Charles Oporum, Rogers' colleague, told newsmen that the journalist came out unharmed at about 10 pm on ...

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Apr 19

Police arrest Fubara’s loyalists at PDP NEC meeting in Abuja: TWO loyalists of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, including a serving member of the ...

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Apr 15

Blackout: Collapse grid fully restored – TCN: The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating ...

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Rivers vigilante commander, three others arrested for armed robbery: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a vigilante leader with three of his ...

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Apr 20

P/Harcourt Refinery to begin operation before year-end – Senate committee: The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee to Investigate the Turnaround Maintenance of ...

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Apr 17

PDP caucus: Sambo, Atiku, Wike meet in Abuja The former Vice Presidents, Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, along with the former governor of Rivers State and ... Show more punchng.com/pdp-caucus-sambo-atiku-wike-meet-in-abuja/

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Apr 09

60 PDP lawmakers threaten to dump party, demand removal of acting national chairman Let the world know that why they are hell-bent on imposing APC officials ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/684340-just-in-60-pdp-lawmakers-threaten-to-dump-party-demand-removal-of-acting-national-chairman.html

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Apr 21

Police arrest officer who shot businessman dead over bribe payment: The businessman was shot dead on Friday in the state for allegedly refusing to give a bribe ...

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All about Spotify’s Daylist-inspired ‘Sip and Paint’ Lagos event (PHOTOS): The event was organised to commemorate the launch of Spotify’s Daylist to Nigerian ...

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Apr 19

NNPC, First E&P achieve 20,000bpd production at OML 85: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its joint venture partner in Oil Mining Lease 85 ...

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Apr 22

Maiden Rivers marathon to showcase state’s beauty, says Idah: Organisers of the first Rivers State International Marathon say the state is extending its ...

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PDP NWC barred from reviewing Rivers caretaker committee list – Spokesman : The PDP NWC has stated that it is barred from taking any further action regarding the ...

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Apr 19

Minister tests electronic gates at Abuja airport The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, led a test run of the newly installed electronic ... Show more punchng.com/minister-tests-electronic-gates-at-abuja-airport/

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Apr 15

Odili’s backing giving my opponents high blood pressure – Fubara: RIVERS State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the real people with integrity and character ...

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Apr 19

Kinsmen demand release of arrested Rivers lawmaker, threatens protest: Kinsmen of a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Sokari Goodboy who was ...

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Apr 12

Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili: Governor Fubara threw jabs at Mr Wike during the commissioning of a primary healthcare facility ...

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Apr 17

Junior Pope: Rivers to honour late Nollywood actor, Precious: Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the state chapter of the Actors Guild of ...

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Apr 22

Rivers revenue surge, detained Delta monarch’s release, church messenger’s fantastic gift, other South-south top stories

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Apr 19

Ex-Rivers lawmaker demands Damagum’s resignation as PDP chair: Dagogo said it was instructive for Damagum to give way to usher in a more purposeful and ...

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Apr 17

Rivers approves N6.7bn for road project: The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the sum of N6.7 billion for the reconstruction of the 5-kilometer-long ...

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Apr 09

Rivers will be known for peace, says Fubara : Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said peace has prevailed because he drew strength from God to resist ...

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Apr 13

We'll tackle rot in education sector, Fubara assures: Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that appropriate measures are being taken to tackle ...

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Apr 12

Govt policies to protect Rivers interest – Fubara: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that all his administration's policies and ...

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Apr 15

Fubara launches Rivers health insurance scheme: Fubara, has launched the state's Contributory Health Insurance Scheme, which will offer households a measure ...

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Apr 22

Displaced Rivers traders protest alleged plot to hijack shops: Scores of traders at the Rumuwoji Mile one market, phase affected by a fire outbreak in 2013 again ...

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Apr 13

Veteran journalist, Rotimi Sankore is dead: Veteran journalist and development data expert, Rotimi Sankore, is dead.

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Apr 16

PDP Reps meet amid party crisis: Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, House of Representatives caucus, are currently meeting at the National Assembly Complex ...

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Apr 11

Fubara speaks on ‘unbelievable’ state of Rivers hospitals, schools: Governor Fubara said the state government got wind of the deplorable state of Rivers primary ...

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Apr 16

Rivers nurses protest new certificate verification guidelines: Rivers State nurses on Tuesday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, protesting against the ...

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Apr 23

Finidi eyes Enyimba’s NPFL ‘La Decima’: Enyimba head coach, Finidi George, is growing in confidence about his team’s chances of retaining the Nigeria Premier ...

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Apr 19

Rivers LG boss builds five Corpers Lodge, prioritises education: The executive chairman of Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Mbakpone Okpe ...

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Apr 12

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap Channels TV reporter in Rivers, demand N30m Read More: punchng.com/breaking-gunmen-kidnap-channels-tv-reporter-in-rivers-demand-n30m/

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Apr 13

MTN CHAMPS announces Jos, Calabar as new venues: The events were initially billed to be held in Kaduna and Port Harcourt respectively, but the locations have ...

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Apr 18

Nwabali set for Chippa exit: Clubs have been handed a major boost ahead of the summer transfer window after a South African publication, Soccer Luduma,

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Apr 18

Police arrest suspected Rivers robbery kingpin: The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested a notorious armed robber and cultist in the Bodo ...

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Apr 20

Rivers transparent in managing N27bn IGR, Fubara declares: Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration operates a transparent ...

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Apr 06

My marriage…With Victor Osuagwu: My mother-in-law passed away during that period after a long illness and a lot of other things but it (wedding) happened ...

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Apr 14

NAF jet bomb illegal refinery in Rivers: The air component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed seven illegal refining sites at different locations in Rivers ...

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Apr 19

Abuja Investments Company gets new GMD: Dr Maureen Tamuno has assumed office as the Group Managing Director of the Abuja Investments Company Limited.

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Apr 08

Gunmen abduct Rivers gov candidate, kill two others: Gunmen dressed in military uniform on Monday morning whisked away the Rivers State governorship candidate of ...

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Apr 10

This was contained in a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers), Deputy Minority Leader, Ali Madaki (NNPP, Kano), Minority Whip ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/684683-pdp-crisis-reps-minority-caucus-disowns-ugochinyere-led-coalition.html

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Apr 12

Rand Merchant Bank facilitates Indorama fertilizer’s $1bn deal: Rand Merchant Bank played a key role in the $1.25bn financing package for Indorama Eleme ...

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In support of full private sector-led economy: PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu should walk his talk that the Nigerian economy can only grow when the private sector is in ...

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Apr 11

Ex-Rivers gov candidate regains freedom: The Rivers State governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 election, Sobomabo Jackrish ...

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Apr 16

Delta PDP inaugurates wards, LG caretaker committees: Delta State PDP chapter, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Wards and LG Caretaker Committees ...

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Apr 10

Athletes intensify preparations ahead of Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games in Abuja

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Apr 12

NSCDC uncovers illegal refinery in Rivers community: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Rivers State Command, said its operatives uncovered a local ...

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Apr 10

Family of slain Rivers vigilante demands probe: The family of 32-year-old vigilante, Uche Orukwo, allegedly shot dead last Saturday by gunmen at Obidanso Street ...

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Apr 09

Dealers demand N850/litre diesel as Dangote, marketers meet: The PUNCH had reported on April 3, 2024, that the $20bn refinery started pumping out diesel to the ...

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Apr 04

Rivers PDP caretaker committee list fake, can’t stand – Gov Fubara: Mr Fubara said the national leadership of the PDP met recently and agreed that states where ...

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Apr 13

Enhanced healthcare key to development - Fubara - Healthwise: The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has underscored the importance of improved healthcare ...

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Apr 17

NPFL: Rangers secure top spot with nail-biting Oriental derby victory: The Flying Antelopes stormed to an early lead through Saviour Isaac, but the visitors ...

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Apr 07

Gunmen kill two in Rivers: There is currently tension in the Diobu axis of PortHarcourt, Rivers State capital as gunmen suspected to be cultists shot dead a ...

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Apr 16

Rotimi Sankore: Portrait of a fine journalist and social development enthusiast: Some of Mr Sankore's previous journalism, development and rights works had ...

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Apr 12

Nigeria’s oil production drops again, now 1.23mbpd – OPEC: Nigeria’s crude oil production witnessed the second consecutive monthly decline since the beginning of ...

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Apr 15

FULL LIST: Rivers CP, Disu, others bag police awards: Rivers State CP, Olatunji Disu has been awarded the Commissioner of Police of the Year at the Nigeria ...

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Apr 08

Police warn against violence, inciting comments in Rivers: The Rivers State police has warned feuding parties in the political crisis in the state to shun acts ...

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Apr 13

Methane, major contributor to heat wave, premature deaths, says AfriTAL - Healthwise

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Apr 06

Why there’s blackout in Akwa Ibom – PHED: This is the second time in less than two months the state is experiencing a power outage that has lasted for over 24 ...

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Apr 11

Rivers police gun down suspected killer of community leader: The Rivers State Police Command has said that its operatives have killed a criminal kingpin who ...

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Apr 07

Wike speaks from both sides of the mouth, says Rivers ex-gov: Former Rivers State governor, Celestine Omehia, has taken a swipe at the Minister of the FCT ...

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Apr 10

Suspected illegally-refined diesel boat held, says NNPCL: The NNPCL has declared that a tugboat conveying suspected illegally refined diesel has been by ...

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Apr 12

UNIPORT ex-VC advocates end to inequality, poverty: Emeritus Professor of History and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof ...

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Apr 08

Forced friendship: Wike, Fubara square up again as Villa’s peace deal crumbles: DENNIS NAKU writes on the events leading to the political crisis in Rivers State ...

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Apr 07

I’m keen on making impact through radio – Kofi Bartels: An award-winning broadcast journalist and communications professional, Kofi Bartels ...

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Apr 22

Far North mayor hits out at government's Māori ward changes: Moko Tepania says the government's plan is 'disheartening' when they are already on the back foot ...

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Apr 13

7 incredibly gripping Indian fantasy movies that will transport you to a captivating world; on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix & more

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Apr 05

Palestine protest outside Home Office updates as 500 Met officers deployed: Al Quds Day is an annual pro-Palestine event held on the last Friday of Ramadan

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Apr 04

[UPDATED] Fubara plotting interim order to declare Rivers assembly illegal – APC: Rivers State APC chapter has alleged that Governor Fubara is plotting to ...

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Policewoman Teams Up With Fake Rivers Task Force Officers to Extort Doctor: "I decided to go with them because of the policewoman, hoping they would take me ...

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Apr 04

Rivers PDP caretaker committee list fake, can’t stand – Gov Fubara: Mr Fubara said the national leadership of the PDP met recently and agreed that states where ...

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