Rivers community
24 Feb
The Nigerian Army 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt barracks raided a hidden illegal bunkering site in Odagwe community forest, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday. This, according to Commander, 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Brigadier General Eddie Effiong who led the covert operation is a continuous onslaught…
4 Jan
Gunmen suspected to be cultists struck in Rivers State on Tuesday evening and shot six persons.
15 Nov
A chief in Rumuigbo community in Obio-Akpor Local Council of Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has lamented insecurity in the community and called for peaceful co-existence in the state for a better society.
16 Jun 2023
Residents of Eleme in Rivers State have expressed concern over fresh oil spill in Okulu River in Eleto, in Eleme Local Government Area of the State.
31 May 2023
Four persons were reportedly killed on Monday night, with two of them beheaded by gunmen who invaded Rundele community in Emohua Local Council of Rivers State.
4 May 2023
Members and stakeholders of Mgbuoshimini Community, Rumueme Kingdom have written to the General Manager District, Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited, to immediately terminate surveillance and cluster contracts as well as payment of some contractors following a crisis in the community.
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