NMA Rivers State Member Dies at the Den of Abductors

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), in Rivers State, has confirmed the death of one of its members, Dr. Sam Opara, after he was abducted by unknown gunmen last week.

The deceased was a medical doctor at a D/Line clinic in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The chairman of NMA in the state, Dr. Furo Green, told newsmen that the police confirmed the death of Dr. Sam Opara yesterday and informed him of the development.

Green said that according to the police, Sam Opara may have died on Sunday February 22, with his body transported to an undisclosed location in Borokiri, Port Harcourt.

Okrika Leaders in Rivers Ban Political Rallies

Leaders of Okrika Local Government Area have banned political rallies in their area following the incessant political crisis in their land that eventually led to the death of a policeman recently.

Spokesman of the leaders, Mathew Amabebe, who made this known to newsmen at the end of their town hall meeting, also used the medium to commiserate with the police officer who lost his life during an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship rally in the area on February 17.

Riding on ‘Okada’ can Cause High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disorders, Impotence, Others

In Nigeria, commercial motorcycle popularly referred to as ‘Okada’ has helped many people over come traffic delays, maneuver bad non-motorable routes, enjoy fresh air while mobile and other things. But in what seemed like a means of enjoyment and one of the preferred mean of transportation in Nigeria, experts in the medical have spelt out some of the danger associated with okada riding.

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Police Arrives Rivers In Search of Illegal Arms

A team of policemen have arrived Okrika and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas of Rivers State in search of illegal arms and ammunition from hoodlums.

 

The policemen, who arrived on Tuesday, said they were in the state to conduct a stop and search operation in the areas among other security objectives.

Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 6 Calabar, Tunde Ogunsakin, told newsmen at a press conference in Port Harcourt, that the force was ready to clampdown on anybody found with illegal weapons.

Guess What Made Julius Agwu Quit Governorship Ambition?

It may sound funny but it's true. One of Nigeria's oldest and beloved comedian/actor/singer, Julius Agwu have told us the reason he quit his ambition of becoming Rivers State Governor in the 2015 general elections.
At first many thought it was him doing one of the things he does best; comedy and jokes.

But when Julius would not concede to calls on him to stop the joke and be serious, he continued with his quiet campaigns on radio and television. So when he finally decided to let the sleeping dogs lie by throwing in the towel, we thought we had guessed right that he was never serious.

But Julius in a chat recently actually said that what made him give up his dreams was because of mum. Read it after the cut...

Finally Tonto Dike Reveals Boyfriend

Most of us have wondered who was the hidden boyfriend of Nigeria's number one controversial actress, Tonto Dike, who she until now had succeeded in hiding from public scrutiny.
She has referred to him as Mr X and would only reveal some parts of his body, keeping a lot of people guessing and wondering who has won her heart.

Rivers Govt Reacts Over Accusation of Denied C of O to OPM Church

Apostle Chinyere blessing and endorsing Nyesom Wike

Rivers State Government says there is no truth in the claim made by the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor  Chinyere, that the State Government denied his church Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).

Rivers State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Ezemonye Ezekiel Amadi made the clarification while fielding questions from journalists.

He described the claim as not only misleading but also malicious and ungodly.