Tag: Rivers State

37 suspected oil thieves reportedly die after inhaling toxic fumes in Rivers

News Omolola Akinyemi -
37 suspected oil thieves reportedly died after inhaling toxic fumes while allegedly siphoning petroleum products from a pipeline at...

Rivers 2027: Ogoni leaders demand governorship zoning

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Community leaders and stakeholders in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have renewed calls for stronger political inclusion of the Ogoni people,...

FG launches probe into gas bubbling in Rivers community as residents raise environmental concerns

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Growing concerns have emerged in parts of the Niger Delta following reports of unusual gas seepage in a Rivers...

Rivers LG chairman  ordering attack on young woman

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
A controversy has erupted in Rivers State following an assault allegation made by a young woman who claims she...

Three men die while attempting to desilt abandoned well in Rivers

Tragedy Omolola Akinyemi -
Aminigboko community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State was plunged into grief on Sunday, February 22, 2026,...

Rivers police arrest wheelbarrow pusher over fatal market killing

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Zakara Afaaruwu, following the tragic death of...

Gunmen behead youth president, kill aide in Rivers State

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
The peaceful community of Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State was thrown into shock and fear...

Nigeria to start exporting Urea in 2028 — NMDPRA confirms major shift in fertiliser strategy

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria is poised to become a major exporter of urea by 2028, as the country deepens its efforts to...

Police inspector detained after accidental shooting kills colleague

Safety Omolola Akinyemi -
Rivers State Police confirm Inspector killed by colleague, vows justice. Investigation ongoing, suspect in custody, highlighting firearm safety importance...

Ogale tragedy shocks Rivers State as family of six dies mysteriously

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The Ogale tragedy has plunged Rivers State into grief after six family members were found dead in their home,...

Tinubu reportedly takes action to prevent Rivers political crisis from worsening

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
President Tinubu has stepped in again to calm the Rivers political crisis, as tensions between Governor Fubara and Minister...

Rivers State APC condemns House of Assembly impeachment threat against Fubara

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
Rivers State APC rejects impeachment threats against Governor Fubara, urging lawmakers to protect political stability and democracy in the...