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Politics

Tonto Dikeh Emerged As Running Mate For Governorship Election 2023

VAM News June 24, 2022 0 Comment

Controversial Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has reportedly been picked as running mate to Tonte Ibraye, the Governorship candidate of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, for the 2023 election. The...

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National

Wike approves payment of pension arrears, gratuities in Rivers

Akanji Philip June 15, 2022 0 Comment

After persistent protests by Pensioners in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of outstanding gratuity, monthly pension, arrears, and death benefits of retirees in the state public service. A...

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Politics

Gov. Wike sacks entire cabinet members

VAM News May 24, 2022 0 Comment

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council. The dissolution takes effect from today, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, the Chief...

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Local News

BREAKING: Governorship Aspirant, Dagogo Hospitalised

VAM News May 4, 2022 0 Comment

A governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo, who has been in police custody since last Thursday, has been hospitalised. The Member representing Degema-Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State, was earlier arrested by the...

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Local News

Fuel Scarcity: Hospitals shut down over high cost of diesel

Akanji Philip March 31, 2022 0 Comment

Members of the Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria have raised alarm that some hospitals have shut down, due to the hike in the price of diesel in Rivers State. Some others are...

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Local News

Teni breaks silence on gunshot incident in Rivers

VAM News January 3, 2022 0 Comment

Nigerian artiste, Teniola Apata has broken silence on escaping a gunshot incident in Portharcourt, Rivers State. VAM News had earlier reported that Teni while performing on stage during her concert in Portharcourt had to...

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Entertainment

Teni runs off stage as gunshots disrupt Performace in Rivers

VAM News January 3, 2022 0 Comment

Nigerian singer, Teniola Akpata, simply known as Teni,cut off her performance and ran for her life at a show in Rivers state. She was performing when a fight began between a guy and another....

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South-South: Pipeline explosion kills 20, injure many

Olorungbotemi October 23, 2021 0 Comment

Two Die At Police Roadblock Again, pipeline explosion from illegal refining of petroleum products in Rumuekpe community in Emohua local council of Rivers State has reportedly killed 20 persons. This is even...

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Local News

Two arrested for displaying obscene pornography on billboard in Rivers

VAM News October 15, 2021 0 Comment

Anthony Okeah, acting managing director of Rivers signage and advertisement agency (RISAA), says two persons have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the display of pornographic content on a billboard in the state....

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Local News

Scores Feared Dead As Tanker Carrying Adulterated Fuel Explodes In Rivers

VAM News September 28, 2021 0 Comment

A tanker conveying adulterated petroleum products has exploded while trying to avoid a police check-point at Omurelu commumity along the Elele-Owerri Road in the Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State. The inferno that...