The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called for an investigation into a boat capsize in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, following a reported clash over the blockade of an offshore crude oil vessel. The organisation said at least 10 persons were feared dead in the incident, which reportedly occurred…
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called for an independent investigation into allegations of virginity testing of female students, threats against school staff and destruction of crops at Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The organisation also urged the state government to protect the students, secure…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal and Lagos State Governments to apologise to victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, provide compensation and prosecute security personnel responsible for killings and other abuses. The organisation made the call on Monday, ahead of the sixth anniversary of the October 20, 2020,…
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called on the Rivers State Government and the operator responsible for the Aleto gas pipeline explosion to provide free orthopaedic treatment for victims who sustained bone fractures, dislocations and other injuries. The organisation also urged the state government and relevant agencies to conduct a medical audit of…
The Resource Justice Network (RJN), Rivers State Chapter, has called for justice, investigation into the gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, demanding compensation for victims and urgent measures to prevent a recurrence. The organisation also urged the Federal and Rivers State governments, relevant regulatory agencies and the pipeline…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Rivers State Women Commission, has called on parents, schools and government authorities to strengthen the protection of girls’ rights, end child marriage and expand access to education and empowerment opportunities. The commission made the call during its 2026 International Day of the Girl Child celebration, organised in collaboration…
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has confirmed a pipeline explosion at Aleto in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, with reports that nearby buildings were affected and some residents hospitalised. The organisation disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, by its Executive Director, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface. According…
A 96-year-old retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dame Stella Okuyiga, has unveiled a book documenting the history, experiences and contributions of pioneer female officers in the Nigeria Police Force. The book, titled Origin of Police Women in Nigeria: The Story of the Pioneer Women Officers and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force (1955–1996), was…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his professionalism, integrity and dedication to duty during his tenure as Commissioner of Police in the state. Fubara described Disu’s appointment as the nation’s police chief as a reward for meritorious service, noting that his performance in Rivers…
The Commander of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Rivers State Command, Ambassador Dr George Esene, has denied allegations that he expressed hatred towards the Ikwerre people, describing a viral social media video at the centre of the controversy as misleading and taken out of context. Esene made the clarification during a press briefing organised…
