Jimitota Onoyume is a prominent Nigerian journalist who is currently the
Vanguard newspaper correspondent in
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
. A resident of
Port Harcourt, Onoyume's reports are mostly major news and exclusive storylines.
Personal life
Family abduction
On 12 November 2012, Marian, the teacher wife of Onoyume and her two children were kidnapped by gunmen in
Ethiope-East
The Local Government Area of Ethiope East is located in the center of Delta State, Nigeria . Although it is not directly adjacent to Asagba, Asamagidi, Orerokpe, Ovwori, Orhokpokpor, Eruemukohwarien, Ekrokpe, Ughelli, or Agbasa, these places are ...
. A sum of N10 million was demanded, although Onoyume managed to negotiate down the amount. On 15 November, Marian and her two young daughters were reportedly released unharmed following a ransom payment made by her husband.
See also
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List of people from Port Harcourt
The following is a list of notable people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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*George Abbey (footballer), George Abbey (born 1978), soccer player
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References
Living people
Journalists from Rivers State
People from Port Harcourt
Nigerian newspaper reporters and correspondents
Year of birth missing (living people)
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