Five feared dead, one rescued as building collapses in Aba
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About five persons are now feared dead after a building collapsed Wednesday morning along Azikiwe Road, Aba by Asa junction.
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Rivers govt to partner FRSC on road safety, lauds mini number plate machine initiative
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Towards ensuring better road safety in Rivers State, the State Government, through the Ministry of Information and Communications, has assured on supporting the State's Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Rivers govt kicks off payment of health workers’ salaries, arrears
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Rivers State has confirmed that the state government has started implementing some of the agreements reached with labour a fortnight ago.
Rivers govt pledges to rebuild abandoned Umuagbai police station at Ndoki
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The Rivers State Government says it is committed to policies and programmes that will promote security of lives and properties in the State.
Rivers students stage protest over govt’s alleged failure to pay bursary
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The National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) earlier today staged a protest at the Ministry of Education over an alleged failure of the state government to pay the bursary of students of tetiary institutions from the state.
We have identified prominent, respected individuals involved in cultism in Rivers – Police Commissioner
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The Rivers State Commissioner for police, Joseph Mukan says the command has identified some prominent members of the society who are involved in the proliferation of cult related activities in the state.
Nigerian Army begins 2020 recruitment in Rivers
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The Nigerian Army has officially rolled out its application process for young graduates of Rivers State origin to join the Army short service combatant commission 47/2021 and direct short service commission 26/2021.
Aggrieved youths occupy SPDC office in Port Harcourt
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Youths from the four host communities of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Rumuozelu, Oginigba, Rumuomasi and Rumubiakani earlier today blocked the entrance of the multinational in Rumubiakani, preventing access into their premises.
Staff Union threatens to shut down Rivers House of Assembly over unpaid four years outfit allowance
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The national body of parliamentary staff association of Nigeria (PASAN) has threatened to shut down activities at the Rivers State House of Assembly if it continues to deny staff their entitlements.
Wike runs a govt of favoritism, I’ll defect to APC with 5000 supporters – Rep Chisom Dike
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Honorable Chisom Promise Dike, the Member Representing Eleme/Oyigbo/Tai at the House of Representatives says Governor Nyesom Wike's administration is based on favouritism.