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The Nigerian Army has renovated two secondary schools and completed various community development projects in Rivers State, coinciding with the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). These initiatives aim to enhance civil-military relations in the country. The projects were officially handed over on Sunday, including the renovation of Community Secondary School in Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor.
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced 25-year-old Jerry Njoku to seven years in prison with hard labour for defiling a ten-year-old girl. The trial judge, Justice Rita Oguguo, stated that the prosecution successfully proved the case of defilement against Njoku, leading to the sentencing.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, welcomed Vice President Kashim Shettima in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Shettima is in the state to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 163rd Nigeria Army Day Celebration, with the grand finale of the event scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026.
The Nigerian Army is enhancing its civil-military collaboration by initiating projects focused on education and water supply in Rivers State. This initiative underscores the Army's belief that education is essential for achieving long-term peace and national stability, according to Channels TV.
The Nigerian Navy has discovered a hidden illegal fuel storage site in Rivers State, recovering around 11,800 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel. This operation is part of the Navy's ongoing efforts under Operation Delta Sentinel, aimed at combating illegal fuel activities in the region.
Barrister Glory Wobo, President General of Our Will, a support group for OK Chinda, emphasized the importance of allowing the best candidate to lead Rivers State in the upcoming governorship election. In a media interview, he urged the people of Rivers State to prioritize merit in their voting decisions.
Gas flaring in Rivers State communities has been associated with increased rates of childhood deaths and respiratory diseases, highlighting the human cost of this environmental pollution, according to Punch.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for enhancing security measures and improving the welfare of military personnel, according to ThisDay Live.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided relief materials to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Rivers State, with the intention of easing economic hardship faced by inmates. This initiative is part of the NDDC's efforts to support vulnerable populations within the region.
Two suspects are in custody following an incident where a speeding convoy vehicle struck and killed a young woman near Rivers State University, according to police. The authorities have confirmed the accident and are conducting an ongoing investigation.