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Bizman Alleges Threat To Life …Seeks Police , Govt’s Intervention

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12 months ago

February 5, 2025

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delta Technology and Property Limited, Engr Stephen Nyegwa, has raised an alarm over attempt by some unknown men to eliminate him, alleging that his life is in serious danger.

Engr Nyegwa, therefore, called on the police and the Rivers State Government to save his life from the men of the underworld.

The Managing Director, who gave the indication in an interview in Port Harcourt, said the call has become necessary following several attacks on his life.

He narrated how he narrowly escaped death at two different occasions, and pointed accusing fingers to one Mike Oyaghiri, whom he accused of land grabbing, and allegedly working for one Eze Bekwele Attam.

The Rumuaghulo-born business merchant hinted that the first attempt on his life occurred at Eligbarada in Emohua Local Government Area,on his way to Zone 16 to honour an invitation by the AIG ,along the East- West Road, where he was allegedly double- crossed by a hilux van, allegedly owned by the said Mike Oyaghiri.

He revealed that he managed to escape through the assistance of the villagers, which resulted to the recovery of the attackers’ arms by the police.

Engr Nyegwa further disclosed that the second attempt took place a few days ago, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, after returning from an invitation by the Zone 7, Abuja, an invitation, which he alleged the said Mike Oyaghiri refused to honour.

He alleged that on arrival at the airport, some unknown police officers accosted him, with the intention to arrest him, but that they were resisted by some policemen attached to him.

He, therefore,appealed to the police authorities and the Rivers State Government to intervene on the matter, to avoid the breakdown of law and order .

When contacted, the accused, Mike Oyaghiri denied all the allegations levelled against him, saying he had a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Rumuagholu Community on land recovery which 30 percent of it will go to him.

He alleged that Engr Stephen Nyegwa’s late father was part of the Memorandum of Understanding, and urged the police to investigate to unravel the truth.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said she was not aware of the matter, as she did not have such a report.

She, however, promised to find out, and get back to the press.

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Maternal Mortality: RSG Identifies 6 High Risk Local Government Areas

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers state Government has identified six local government areas with the highest burden of maternal and Neonatal mortality in the state.

State Commissioner for Health Dr Adaeze Chidinma Oreh said this in an interview with newsmen at the Maternal and Neonatal Reduction innovation initiative ( Mamii)Rivers state activation workshop and state engagement meeting in Port Harcourt.

The event was organized by The Federal Ministry of Health in conjunction with its Rivers state counterpart in Port Harcourt.

Dr Oreh also restated the preparedness of the state government to support current efforts by the federal government towards the reduction of maternal and infant mortalities in the country.
She mentioned the affected Local Government Areas to include, Andoni,Akuku Toru and Ahoada West
The rest according to the Commissioner are, Bonny, Etche and Emohua Local Government Areas.
She said the workshop will enable the team from the federal ministry of health and social welfare to brainstorm with the view to finding solution to the problem.
The Commissioner also gave reasons why the Mamii initiative was the best as far as finding solution to maternal mortality was concerned.

“The uniqueness of the Mamii initiative driven by the federal ministry of health and social welfare was that we used evidence to elicit the reasons for this deaths, so that the solutions will be context specific and tailored to the particular environment where those deaths are occuring

“For us in Rivers state we have six Mamii LGAs , nationally we we have 172 local government areas “the Commissioner said.
Earlier in her opening remarks,Dr Oreh said the state government is prepared to work with the federal ministry of health and social welfare to check the rate of maternal mortality in the state.

She commended The Minister of Health and Social welfare Professor Ali Muhammad Pategi for driving the Mamii initiative across the country and expressed optimism that the programm will see to the end of maternal mortality in the country.

Also speaking the National Coordinator Nigeria health sector Renewal Initiative Dr Adam Ahmed said Rivers state is the last state among Mamii states in the country to host the team.

He said the team will visit the affected Local Government Areas with the view to interacting with the people on how to check the trend.

He expressed the hope that with continuous efforts, maternal mortality will be checked.

Also speaking the permanent secretary Rivers state Ministry of Health Professor Justinah Jumbo said the government is not leaving any stone unturned towards reduction in maternal deaths.

The permanent secretary said Governor Siminalaye Fubara is a health friendly Governor who is desirous in improving the quality of health of Rivers people.

John Bibor

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By: John Bibor

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Rivers Crisis; CAN Seeks Divine Intervention …Declares One Day Fasting, prayers

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

The Tide

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rivers state has declared a one day fasting and prayer to seek divine intervention on the political crisis rocking the state.

The Association said this at a media briefing in Port Harcourt.
State chairman of the Association,Most Rev. Dokiboeriya B. Kaladokubo said the fasting and prayer which holds February 5th at the Ecumenical center Abonnema wharf was in furtherance of the Association peace, advocacy, good governance and political stability in Rivers state.

He said the Association has observed with disappointment the dangerous trend and and gradual descent of governance in Rivers state into uncertainty and near oblivion, adding that the trend has exposed Rivers citizens to insecurity, economic hardship, loss of livelihood and the destruction of lives and property.

Kaladokubo said the association has also watched with dismay the unfolding political crisis in the state, stressing “what we see today is not merely a disagreement among political actors,it is a dangerous drift that threatens the very foundation of governance, peace, security and the collective well-being of our people”

According to him,”as the custodians of the spiritual and moral conscience of Rivers state,we can not remain silent while the state is pushed steadily towards chaos, institutional breakdown and avoidable suffering

“We are not oblivious of the fact that Rivers state like some other states in the federation often experience tension between the Executive and the Legislature “adding”when disagreement escalate they can hinder governance, delay budgets ,erode public trust and impede peaceful, constructive development”

The Christian body stressed the need for parties involved in the conflict to seek for peaceful resolution, stressing that as Christians and children of God “we should seek the path of peace and reconciliation as Christ Himself taught us”it said

The Association further encourage the both arms of government to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and prioritize good governance in Rivers state

“We also advised all the parties in these conflict to call their supporters to exercise restraint in all their utterances and de-escalate tension in the interest of peace in Rivers state ”

CAN also described as disturbing the role some elder statesmen and individuals in the state have played and continue to play in the crisis when they should have serve as voices of wisdom, restraint and unity
“Rather than guiding the process towards peace, some have taken sides,fueled division and encouraged instability becoming more dangerous than those currently holding power”,it said.

John Bibor