Tag: Rivers State
Tonto Dikeh reacts to gubernatorial loss, thanks Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has reacted to the gubernatorial loss following the elections.
The mother of one who had contested for the post...
Rivers drivers protest as colleague dies over surgeon’s negligence
Some drivers in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, have expressed their disappointment and anger at a medical facility over their negligence resulting in the death...
Police allegedly beat truck driver to death in Rivers
A man has allegedly died as a result of police brutality in Rivers state and the family demands justice.
The victim, a 40-year-old truck driver,...
Five killed in Rivers cult attacks
A clash between two cults in the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State claimed five lives on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
The clash...
Singer Teni escapes alleged kidnap attempt in Rivers State
Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has escaped an alleged kidnap attempt in Buguma, Rivers State.
The singer, who was performing, was whisked...
You can’t be President without Rivers votes – Wike
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday boasted that nobody can be president of Nigeria without securing votes in Rivers to combine with either...
I made Amaechi Rivers Governor – Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that he made his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, governor of the state.
Wike, who was the former Chief...
‘I taught him a lesson in politics’ Wike mocks Amaechi
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has aimed jibes at his predecessor, now Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, saying he taught him a lesson...
Gunmen kidnap Rivers monarch, four others
Armed men suspected to be pirates have reportedly abducted the monarch of Ikuru town in the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM...
2021: Wike signs N448bn budget, seven others into law
By Francis Ogwo
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has signed the state's N448 billion 2021 Appropriation Bill into law.
Wike during the signing on Thursday which...
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
Evelyn Dan Epelle, San Jose, California
ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
