The Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria in Rivers State has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of withholding funds meant for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state, claiming it has hampered their governance duties. The LG Chairmen also backed the call by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
By Christie Ndukwe After a period of relative silence, I am compelled to address the recent tragedy that unfolded in Rivers State, prompting me to speak out once again. During my online vigil with a particular church, I came across a distressing video on WhatsApp. In the video, a young man, his voice filled with…
…says Indorama helped to remove trucks and evacuate carcasses By Bon Peters The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has identified the cause of the weekend fire disaster that consumed five persons including a pregnant woman and 120 vehicles along the ongoing reconstructed section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. The Rivers Sector…
By Joe Udo Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo Boy), Ali Desmond Chinedum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. CONVERSEER gathered that Chinedum was arrested following credible intelligence on his suspected involvement in internet-related offences. READ ALSO: Anti-Israel protests hold across…
By Bob Peters Customs Officers’ Wives Association, COWA Onne chapter has started distributing Rice, vegetable oil and other food items to cushion the effects of hardship in the country among its members, orphans and especially wives of the fallen heroes and the less privileged Speaking during the distribution of the materials at Customs Barracks Ebubu…
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Similanayi Fubara, asserts that there is no possibility of him turning into a dictator or acting in that capacity at the State Government House, also referred to as the “Brick House.” The Governor, who has been engaged in a kind of power struggle with his predecessor and current Minister…
Azubuike Mamwu Obasi was sentenced to six months in prison for currency racketeering in Port Harcourt. He pleaded guilty to charges of illegal acquisition of banknotes and conducting banking services without a license. The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, secured the conviction and sentencing…
By Omoiya Elder Darlington; Onyinyechukwu Ogah The President should be aware that the illegality of the twenty-seven (I.e27) lawmakers breaching S.109 of the CFRN 1999 as Amended in Rivers state can’t be addressed by shabby alternative dispute Resolution (i.eADR )process between the factions. They are both different and can’t be addressed through ADR as one…
By Joe Udo An Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF on a stop-and-search duty has been allegedly killed by gunmen in Rivers state. Converseer learned that the Inspector was allegedly killed at Eliozu Flyover in the Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement by Grace Iringe-Koko, Police spokesperson in Rivers…
By Joe Udo Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state has convicted and sentenced an internet fraudster, Chukwuema Samuel Andrew to 30 (thirty) months imprisonment for impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence. He was jailed on two-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretence and impersonation…