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Bar. Chris Green Announces Immediate Refurbishment Of Rivers Hoopers Camp

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3 years ago

August 3, 2022

Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Chris Green has announced the immediate commencement of the refurbishment of the camp of Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club.

Barr. Green noted that the need for the refurbishment followed his recent visit to the camp of the Basketball club.

He expressed shock at the state of the facilities at the camp noting that it was in a dreadful state of dilapidation.

The Commissioner then expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (CON, GSSRS, POS Africa) for making it possible for the affected players and officials of Rivers Hoopers to enjoy a new lease of life.

“I was left in a state of shock when I saw how unkempt and dilapidated the Rivers Hoopers camp was,” Barrister Green said to the Rivers State Sports Ministry’s official media outlet.

“The place (camp) wasn’t habitable at all and represented a health hazard. I knew we had to take action immediately.

“Incidentally, the Rivers State Sports Council also have their offices at the same premises as the Hoopers and the situation is obviously the same.

“I have directed that Council is relocated to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium and this will take immediate effect.

“We are going to use the overhead that has been provided by the Gov. Wike to renovate the place for the Rivers Hoopers, as well as the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium for the offices for the staff to relocate.

“We want to thank his Excellency the Governor for providing the overhead to aid us this development.

“As a Ministry, we are committed to ensuring that funds meant for purpose are effectively and efficiently utilized.

“Everyone knows we (Rivers State) have the best Governor in Nigeria who will stop at nothing in ensuring that the welfare of every Rivers Man and Woman is top priority.

“Everyone is very happy and thankful to the Governor. The team have also vowed to give their best,” he concluded.

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Lawmaker condemns arrest of VDM

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5 days ago

May 4, 2025

The Gleamer

The member representing Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency in House of Representatives, Rep. Nnamdi Ezechi has vehemently condemned the arrest of Mr Martins Otse popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that On May 2, Martins Otse was arested on allegation of cyberstalking the Guarantee Trust Bank, Abuja.

NAN reports that he visited the bank, where he complained about alleged unauthorized deduction of funds from his mother’s account.

Ezechi who described the arrest as unprofessional, called on the Nigerian Police Authorities to prioritize professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional duties.

He said that the police would have invited him professionally as a law abiding citizen of Nigeria than applying a gestapo approach.

“I, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi vehemently condemn the arrest of Very Dark Man at the Guarantee Trust Bank, Abuja.

“Very Dark Man, I know is not a criminal, and as such cannot be arrested like a criminal,” he said.

The lawmaker who called for VDM’s immediate release, advised banks especially GTB management to always protect their customers’ privacy.

Ezechi said that it was unethical for banks to disclose informations about movement or privacy of their customers especially law abiding customers like VDM.

According to him, VDM is a Human Rights Activist who fights for the rights of oppressed and common people in the society.

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