Popular Nollywood actor Walter Anga has issued a passionate plea for peace amid the rising political tensions in Rivers State, warning those stoking the flames of conflict that they may not understand the true cost of war. Taking to social media, Anga, who hails from the Izon ethnic group, reflected on the dark past of his people, recalling the years of violence that once gripped the region. “As an IZON man, I firmly embrace the roots of my culture and traditions. We are a peaceful people, and I pray to…
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2 Arrested As Rivers Police Launch Investigation Into Fire Incident At Trans Niger Pipeline, Assures Residents Of Safety
The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a fire incident occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operated Trans Niger Delta Pipeline, located at the border of Kpor and Bodo communities. During a routine night patrol, security operatives observed the incident and promptly alerted SPDC management. The latter initiated necessary safety protocols, including shutting down the affected pipeline. As a result of swift intervention, the situation is now under control, and there is no further threat to residents or the environment. The Rivers State…
Read MoreWike: Fubara won’t have peace to govern Rivers until…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says there will only be peace in Rivers state if governor Siminalayi Fubara does the right thing. This is even as he gives Fubara conditions for peace and end to the crisis rocking the State. Wike, who is the immediate past governor of the oil-rich State, said Fubara must represent the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, and also resubmit the names of his commissioners for clearance. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike said…
Read MoreImo Assembly Urges Uzodinma To Ban Use Of Styrofoam
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has urged the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma to direct the Ministry of Health and other relevant bodies to ban the use of Styrofoam in the State because of its health implications. The resolution came following the adoption of the motion moved by the member representing Aboh Mbaise Constituency, Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie ,who emphasized much on the health implications of the use of the item. Explaining further, Amuchie noted that the hazardous effects of the particular product is already in the public…
Read MoreHow I escaped with wife, child, but lost mechanic, car to Otedola Bridge tanker fire, by Dotun Oladipo
I write this from a point of pain and gratitude. Pain because of the death of a hardworking and honest man, Rotimi Olaleye, who is both a great father, as attested to by his children who he has been taking care of single handedly since his wife died about five years ago, and an honest and diligent auto mechanic, as confirmed by his clients, including yours truly. We met less than a week before his death, but he left an unforgettable impression on me, even in death. Gratitude? I was…
Read MoreI Will Say The Truth, I’m Not Afraid To Dìe, Wike Came In Through Jonathan After His Lies – Ihunwo
Former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo has publicly apologized to the Ijaw nation while strongly criticizing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike over ethnic political tensions in Rivers State. In a video posted by SYMFONI from 10:12, Ihunwo openly opposed Wike’s alleged political ambitions stating that he could not become the governor of Rivers State. He emphasized the need for fairness and equity in the state’s leadership, insisting that the riverine communities should be given the opportunity to govern after years of upland dominance. “Our…
Read MoreEze Anika reveals plans to punish offenders of female genital mutilation
By Chibuzo Munonye The traditional ruler of Atta Ancient kingdom in Ikeduru Local Government Area, Eze Geo Anika (Eze Umunnawuike 2 of Atta Ancient kingdom) says the noble fight against female genital mutilation, FGM is achievable and traditional rulers have taken it to their communities. Eze Anika stated this in an interview with newsmen on the occasion of a day seminar/sensitization against FGM organized by the office at the Chairperson, ikeduru Local Government held last Thursday at the multi purpose hall of ikeduru LG Council, Iho. He expressed their…
Read MoreEx-APC National Chairman, Oyegun, Malami, Ndume Set To Dump APC
A ninth-assembly senator who spoke to Saturday PUNCH on anonymity reportedly told The Punch that ten or more ex-cabinet members of Muhammadu Buhari were reportedly preparing to join the SDP. According to the senator, they were holding off on the move until their state parties’ organisational structures were finalised. Some of Buhari’s most important allies were in charge of the plotted defections, according to investigations conducted by correspondents from The Punch. Their ranks included Abdullahi Adamu, a former APC national chairman; Abubakar Malami, a former attorney general and minister of…
Read MoreImo Labour Party Passes Confidence Vote On Its State Chair -IheJiagwa
…Suspends some exco members By Williams Odunze The Imo State Chapter of Labour Party has passed confidence vote on its State Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa and Suspended some members of the State Working Committee and others. The decisions was reached during the party’s State Executive Meeting in Owerri, attended by the State Executive Members, Some National Working Committee Members and 24 Chairmen out of the 27 LGAs along with their secretaries. The motion for passing vote of confidence in the chairman , according to the mover , Richard Madukwe,…
Read MoreSSANU FUTO Branch Election: Mbaitoli Lawmaker Debunks Allegations.
In a swift reaction to apparent defamatory remarks against the member representing Mbaitoli state-constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, and Alumnus of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri,FUTO,Hon.(Engr) Innocent Ikpamezie by one Barr.Ekene Bob Ekechukwu, the Mbaitoli Lawmaker, has flayed the allegations, describing them as untrue and figments of the writer’s imagination. A statement made available to newsmen by Hon.Ikpamezie’s Media Office, signed by the Lawmaker himself,noted that,in the said’Open Letter’ to Hon.Ikpamezie,Ekene Bob Ekechukwu,who described the Mbaitoli Lawmaker as his ‘friend and brother’ made unsubstantiable allegations and…
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