Oko Jumbo
7 Oct
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has confirmed four new commissioner nominees to join the Rivers State Executive Council. The nominees, Dr. Israel Lebura Ngbuelu, Evans Bapakaye Bipi, Barrister Otamiri Ngubo, and Barrister Benebo Anabraba, were screened and ratified following a request from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the debate, House Leader,…
20 Sep
The Action People's Party (APP) has vowed to challenge the judgement of the Federal High Court, which dismissed the defection suit against 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. These lawmakers, loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were declared as having defected in a pre-election matter by the…
26 May 2024
Rivers State has 32 constituencies. This means that the state has 32 House of Assembly members. Currently, there are two factions of the House of Assembly. One led by Martin Amaewhule and the other led by the new speaker, Oko Jumbo.
9 May 2024
The Rivers Democratic Agenda (RDA) has extended its congratulations to Hon. Oko Jumbo on his recent election as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by its leader, Hon. Iko Rowland, the group commended the assembly members for their support of Jumbo's leadership and noted that his election brings…
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A DSS operative with Oyo State Command, Mr Tunde Afolabi, on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court in Ibadan how his team arrested a suspected kidnapper, Ali Mohammed, after receiving N1 million ransom from his victim. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Afolabi was testifying before Justice Uche Agomoh in a case of…
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Shariah laws and arbitration panels exist across all six southwestern Nigerian states but lack the authority to enforce their rulings, according to the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). This was disclosed by MURIC's Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, during an interview with journalists on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. "The Shariah panels are for civil matters only.…
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In a race against potential disaster, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are working tirelessly to disperse a crowd of youths scooping fuel from an overturned tanker at Mile 6 Market in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The tanker accident occurred around 11:45 a.m. at the Mile 6 Roundabout near…
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Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested 25-year-old Ogochukwu Stephen and his friend, Christian Emmanuel, in connection with armed robbery in Asaba, Delta State. Confirming the robbery incident on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested by the police on January 17,…
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Iran must take a first step toward improving relations with countries in the region and the United States by making it clear it does not aim to develop nuclear weapons, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. He also said he hoped all parties in Gaza would realise they would benefit from a permanent truce…
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The Rivers State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Labour Party and its chairmanship candidate, Chioma Chinwo, challenging the outcome of the October 5, 2024, Port Harcourt City council election. The three-man panel, led by Chief Magistrate Menenen Poromon, unanimously ruled that the petitioners failed to prove their case,…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command said the command found a 15-year-old female child, Quadija Abimbola, wandering at Owode-Ede, Osun. According to a statement issued by ASC Kehinde Adeleke, Civil Defence Public Relations Officer (CDPRO) Osun State Command, on Wednesday in Osogbo, Quadija was discovered roaming the streets at 1:00…
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The Assistant Inspector General (AIG), of Police, Zone 9, Suleiman Yusuf, has warned officers and men of the Force, Ebonyi Command, against extortion and urged them to maintain a corruption-free work environment. Yusuf gave the warning on Wednesday in Abakaliki, during his official visit to the command. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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Sleep is a vital component of overall health, influencing the physical, mental and emotional well-being of humans. While individual sleep requirements vary, several experts and studies suggest that women may need slightly more sleep than men due to a combination of biological, hormonal and societal factors. Experts speak Dr. Christine Blume, a sleep researcher at…
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Nigeria U19 Women are through to the Super Six stage of the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup inspite losing to South Africa by 41 runs following Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) method . Nigeria came into the final group C game with three points while South Africa were four points, both after…