Transfer: ‘He’s rooted in Okrika’ – Brentford announces signing of Nigeria eligible star
Premier League side Brentford have officially announced the signing of teenage defender Kaye Furo on a five-and-a-half-year contract. The club revealed that although Furo was raised in Belgium, he was born in Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria, making him eligible to play for either Nigeria or Belgium at international level. The 18-year-old is the son of […]
Actor Sylvester Madu denies selling Okrika
Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu, also known as Shina Rambo, has spoken out about a rumour that he sells second-hand clothes, also known as okrika. This rumour started after a video from 2023 showed him selling clothes on the floor at a market in Enugu. In a recent interview with media host Patience Yisa, Madu said […]
Rivers: Tension as ruptured pipeline leaks petroleum product
A community in Rivers State is facing a serious problem after a pipeline started leaking petroleum products. The incident happened on Sunday in Obianime-Ama, Okrika Local Government Area. According to reports, the pipeline belongs to the Pipeline and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Witnesses said the […]