42 h. ago Security Guard Loses Life After Alleged Attack By Customer At Rivers Eatery

A security guard and father of three, Ifeanyi Ani, reportedly lost his life after being beaten by a customer at a well-known eatery in Rumukrushi, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday. Sources who spoke to PUNCH on Saturday claimed that the customer had parked his car with the headlights still on […] The post Security Guard Loses Life After Alleged Attack By Customer At Rivers Eatery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Attacks on oil facilities: Pipeline protection firm moves to take back initiative, schedules meetings with groups

…says Bodo attack on pipeline was clear sabotage With bombings and attacks on oil facilities in Rivers State in the read more Attacks on oil facilities: Pipeline protection firm moves to take back initiative, schedules meetings with groups

Politics

5 d. ago Security forces arrest two suspected bombers, foil attack in Rivers

A team of security officers said they arrested two suspected bombers in Rivers State’s Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. The suspects were caught with four dynamites and other explosive-making materials. The police said this arrest stopped a planned attack. The suspects also had four switches and detonating pads when they were caught. Also, eight men believed Read More

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9 d. ago CUPP Slams AGF Fagbemi Over ‘False’ Pipeline Bombing Allegations Against Fubara

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has berated Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over his allegations that the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, orchestrated recent militant attacks on pipelines in the state. In a press release jointly signed by High Chief Peter Ameh and Comrade Mark Adebayo, […]

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied some allegations claiming that he was behind recent attacks on oil installations by suspected militant groups in the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara stated that viral reports saying that he failed to reconstruct the State House of Assembly […] The post Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF

Tribune Online Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF The group argued that pipeline attacks have occurred in various parts of the country, including under Tinubu’s administration, without leading to military intervention or emergency declarations. Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF Tribune Online

Politics

1 week ago NLC, TUC reject Rivers state emergency, call it assault on democracy

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria have strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an attack on democracy. In a joint statement on Wednesday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and his TUC counterpart, Festus Osifo, faulted the move as “hasty and Read More

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1 week ago Rivers: Sources divided over pipeline fire incident in Omoku areas

…As security agencies hunt for motive of oil facility bombings Sources are divided over what looks like another attack of read more Rivers: Sources divided over pipeline fire incident in Omoku areas

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1 week ago ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration

Tribune Online ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration According to the main opposition party, the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara for an unelected administrator is an attack on the nation’s democracy.  ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration Tribune Online

Politics

1 week ago Reports of attack on Wike’s house, riot in Rivers false – Police

The Rivers State Police Command has said online reports of riots in parts of the state and an attack on the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are false. Recall that the social media was awash with reports that some aggrieved persons had set fire to the residents of the Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers house of commotion: Wike mocks Fubara as groups threaten pipeline attacks

AS the political crisis in Rivers State continues to fester, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over recent developments in the state. Wike, who boasted of his victory in the political battle between him and the governor, said, “You are down by two-zero,” referring to Fubara. Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Youths Threaten To Shutdown Oil Production, Warns Tinubu To Caution Wike

Some youths, under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Council have threatened to shut down oil production across the region over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The group, in a letter by its Leader, Bene Youkore Mamamu, addressed to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, issued a seven-day ultimatum, demanded immediate restoration of Rivers […] The post Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Youths Threaten To Shutdown Oil Production, Warns Tinubu To Caution Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Militant Group Threatens To Attack Oil Facilities

A militant group, the Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM) has declared that unless the federal government and all the players involved in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State do the needful by sheathing their swords, the nation’s oil production will suffer if the allocation due to the state is not released timely. This is […]

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3 w. ago Militants issue evacuation warning, threaten oil attacks in Rivers

A militant group,  Niger Delta Rescue Movement has threatened to attack oil installations in the Niger Delta region over the seizure of the allocation due to Rivers State. Also, the group under the aegis of the Niger Delta Rescue Movement called on all non-indigenes living in Rivers State to leave in their interest and safety, Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers Crisis: “We’ll Resist Any Form Of Intimidation Against Gov Fubara” – Ogoni Youths Tell Tinubu

The Ogoni youths have vowed to resist any form of attack against Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. The youths led this out at the Presidential Dialogue and Consultation Committee on Oil and Gas Exploration in Ogoniland, held in Bori on Wednesday. Speaking on behalf of the youths, Effort Ndeesor reaffirmed the support of the group […] The post Rivers Crisis: “We’ll Resist Any Form Of Intimidation Against Gov Fubara” – Ogoni Youths Tell Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Community Attack Leaves Four Injured, One Suspect Arrested

A violent incident at Elele Roundabout in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State left four individuals injured, with one suspect taken into custody. The Rivers State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday, stating that the incident, which occurred on Monday, was quickly brought under control by […] The post Rivers Community Attack Leaves Four Injured, One Suspect Arrested appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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