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Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit

Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.

RSU Decries Attacks on Emuoha Campus Students

Rivers State University management condemns robbery attacks on students at its Emuoha campus. VC Prof. Isaac Zeb-Opibi plans a town hall meeting with community leaders and security to address safety concerns ahead of the 37th & 38th convocation.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority

Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.

LP Still Party to Beat in 2027 - Onyemais

Labour Party chieftain Onyemais declares LP remains strong despite defections, predicts stronger performance in 2027 elections. Read exclusive insights on party's future.

UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Killing Girlfriend

Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.

Rivers Police Deny False Herdsmen Attack Claims

Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.

Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States

My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.

1,100 Free Surgeries in Port Harcourt Crusade

CCRW's 2025 crusade in Port Harcourt offers 1,100 free surgeries, food for 70,000 people, and massive evangelism. Governor Fubara supports the humanitarian event running November 24-29.

Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy

Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.

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