The NDLEA Rivers State Command says it secured the conviction of 119 drug offenders and seized hard drugs weighing 2.332 tonnes in 2022. In a statement signed by DCN Emmanuel Ogbumgbada, Deputy State Commander, Media and Advocacy on Saturday, the Agency said it also rehabilitated 40 drug addicted persons and […]
Month: December 2022
Coalition of Opposition Political Parties in Southeast Ebonyi Petitions Governor Over Muzzling of Campaign
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Ebonyi State chapter of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has petitioned the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr David Umahi to rescind his Executive order 3 and regulations banning opposition political parties from campaigning in the state. The group at a news conference on Friday […]
Crisis imminent in Labour Party as INEC says Osuntokun remains ZLP Senatorial Candidate.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says Akin Osuntokun, Director-general of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council ( PCC), remains a Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) senatorial candidate. Recall that Osuntokun was announced as the LP campaign DG following the resignation of Doyin Okupe from that office Okupe resigned after […]
EFCC auctions over hundred seized properties.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has listed over one hundred properties it seized for sale to the public. According to the Commission’s public notice in circulation, the listed items are “subject of final forfeiture orders in accordance to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( Establishment) Act,2004, Public Procurement […]
BREAKING: Bolanle Raheem’s killer sent to prison.
A Magistrate Court in Yaba has ordered the remand of police officer, Drambi Vandi, who shot dead a Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day. has appeared before the Magistrate Court in Yab. Current Matters reports that the court on Friday ordered that Vandi be remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre […]
Breaking: World Soccer Legend,Pele dies at 82
Football legend, Edison Arantes do Nascimento popularly known as Pele is dead. He was 82. Pele’s daughter,Kely Nascimento had posted a photo of the deceased football star in what appears to be his last moments with his family in the hospital Thursday accompanied by a short statement indicating his passing […]
Face Of Cop who gunned down Lagos Lawyer revealed.
The Police in Lagos have revealed the name and face of the officer who shot Lagos- based Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem. Raheem was shot dead at Ajah on Christmas day by the police officer for reasons yet to be disclosed. Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin,who revealed the […]
Our activities for Women in Journalism impactful – Group.
An advocacy group for women in Journalism, Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative says it is grateful for impacting greatly on women in Journalism barely one year it came on board. Executive Director, Ann Godwin in a statement to end the group’s activities in 2022, said the one year existence […]
How Rivers Graphic Artist,John Dabopuye positively changes Slum Teenagers’ lives
A graphic artist in Rivers State,Mr John Dabopuye is transforming the lives of teenagers residing at the Waterfronts in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital through his pet project slogan ” Positive Teens” Dabopuye, popularly called ” Jonny” began his journey to transform the lives of the teenagers about two […]
Fugar Cultural Festival, 2022 : Grand Finale Holds As Villages and Groups Showcase Best Cultural Potentials.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The grand finale of the much publicised Fugar Cultural Festival, 2022, will hold today, Tuesday, 27th December with display of best Cultural Presentations. The festival in its Fourth edition has as its theme, “Showcasing Our Cultural Values and Heritage. The Chairman, Planning Committee, Hon Solomon Obomighie, told […]