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A coalition of national and international human rights, environmental and social justice organisations has condemned the ongoing demolition of Makoko and other waterfront communities in Lagos State, describing the exercise as violent, unlawful and a violation of residents’ fundamental rights. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the groups alleged that since January 5, 2026,…
By Katherine Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command has recovered the body of a 25-year-old woman, Rita Special Eleonu, who was kidnapped and murdered, and has arrested one suspect in connection with the crime. The Command confirmed the arrest of Goodnews Iberi, a 26-year-old native of Rumuakunde Community in Emohua Local Government Area, following a…
By Katherine Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that the tragic death of a family of six in Ebubu Community, Eleme Local Government Area, was caused by inhalation of fumes from a generating set. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and sent shockwaves across the community. Briefing journalists in Port…
The resumption of schools in Edo Central Senatorial district has suffered a setback as the State Ministry of Education, announced its postponement. All schools in the state ought to have resumed a new term today, Monday 12th of January, 2026. In a press statement, signed by Emmanuel Paddy lyamu, Commissioner for Education, the ministry however…
An unrepentant 80-year-old grandpa Jeremiah Nkanta has again been nabbed for another drug crime by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on…
The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over the changing health challenges in the country, warning that the country is currently dealing with multiple layers of disease at the same time. Speaking at the official inauguration of the Nuparadigm Health Foundation, which marks a new era of health awareness and n the country, a…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, has secured the release of three inmates from the Oko Correctional Service in Benin City after paying their fines, in a humanitarian gesture to mark the new year. The beneficiaries are Godspower Nathaniel from Nassarawa State, Francis Joshua from Ebonyi…
By Katherine Abayomi The Rivers State Government has commenced a major reconstruction of the historic Creek Road Market, a move expected to significantly expand the state’s Internally Generated Revenue and reshape commercial activity in Port Harcourt. Governor Siminalayi Fubara formally approved and signed off on the project, giving the green light for a total overhaul…
President Bola Tinubu has commended corporate Nigeria, citizens, and capital market stakeholders for propelling the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, surpassing the historic ₦100 trillion market capitalization milestone. The President described this achievement as a powerful inspiration for investors in the money and capital markets. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, called on…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has decorated 113 senior officers recently promoted from the rank of Deputy Commandant of Corps, DCC, to Commandant of Corps, CC, with the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi, announcing that the officers will be redeployed to strengthen operational efficiency across the country. Speaking during the decoration ceremony…
