Community General

Alesa Community Raises Alarm Over Fresh Shootings on Disputed Lands

The Community Development Committee Chairman of Alesa in Eleme Local Government Area, Joseph Osarojiji, has raised concerns over renewed violence on disputed lands, alleging that armed youths have resumed attacks in the area. Osarojiji said the persistent insecurity has prevented residents, particularly women, from accessing their farmlands, thereby threatening livelihoods and food production. He appealed

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Community General

Ndigbara Denounces Alleged Smear Campaign, Threats to Life

The Gbene-Mene of Bua-Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Solomon Ndigbara, has condemned what he described as a sustained campaign of false accusations and online attacks against him. The traditional ruler alleged that some Ogoni leaders were behind the smear campaign, claiming it was aimed at tarnishing his reputation and endangering

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Community General

Andoni Leaders Reject Claims Over Abandoned Atlantic Road Project

Stakeholders in Andoni Local Government Area have continued to react to the alleged abandonment of the 13.52-kilometre Ngo–Oyorokotor Atlantic Road project by the construction firm, MCC. The project, alongside several internal roads in Ngo, was awarded by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in 2024 as part of his administration’s first anniversary infrastructure programme. In a

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Community General

MOSOP Demands Implementation of Eleme-Okrika Boundary Judgment

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has criticized the Rivers State Government for failing to implement a 1957 Supreme Court judgment demarcating the boundary between the Eleme and Okrika clans. MOSOP President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, raised the issue while reacting to recent cases of land grabbing in Eleme and lingering boundary disputes

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Community General

Landlords Petition Rivers Assembly Over Alleged Land Grabbing in Rumuosi

Landlords at Victory Estate in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, have petitioned the Rivers State House of Assembly over alleged land grabbing, forceful invasion, and destruction of properties by a retired military officer, Colonel Ogwumerum-Eke. The House Committee on Public Petitions convened a hearing following a formal petition submitted by the affected property owners. Speaking

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General Community

Six Feared Dead as Gunmen Attack Rumuodogo Community in Rivers

Tension has gripped Rumuodogo Two Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following an attack by suspected gunmen that reportedly left more than six people dead. The Youth President of Rumuodogo One and Two, Progress Ohiege, alleged that the attackers, believed to be from neighbouring Oboma Community in Degema Local Government Area, also

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Community General

Tension Rises in Eleme–Okrika Boundary Communities Over Land Dispute

Tension has gripped boundary communities between Eleme and Okrika Local Government Areas of Rivers State following sporadic gunshots linked to a long-standing land dispute between the neighbouring communities. Although reports of casualties have circulated on social media, the Rivers State Police Command has dismissed the claims. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said

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Community General

Gunfire Erupts as Okrika, Eleme Communities Clash Over Land Dispute

Fresh tension has broken out between the people of Okrika and Eleme local government areas in Rivers State, with heavy gunshots reported along the troubled axis on Thursday night. The latest crisis is believed to be connected to a lingering land dispute between the two communities. As of the time of filing this report, the

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Community Education General

UNIOSUN Student Alleges Assault by Soldier During Hostel Invasion

A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has alleged that a soldier pinned her against a bathroom door and attempted to sexually assault her during the reported invasion of student hostels by military personnel. The student recounted that she was alone in her room when soldiers allegedly forced her to open the door.

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General Community

AEDC Officials Injured in Attack During Anti-Power Theft Operation in Abuja

Several officials of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Plc sustained injuries after they were attacked during an anti-electricity theft enforcement operation at the Dawaki Police Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident occurred on Friday during a joint operation involving AEDC’s revenue protection team and security personnel following reports of widespread electricity

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