The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the 5th October 2024 Local Government election will be another opportunity for Rivers people to witness the rebirth of a new political structure. The governor made the assertion when he received leaders and members of The Simplicity Movement, led by High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, at…
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Rivers Security Agencies Strengthen Collaboration on Crime-Fighting
Rivers Security Agencies Strengthen Collaboration on Crime-Fighting Prince Woke, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command and the Nigerian Airforce 115 Operations group in Port Harcourt have emphasised the need to strengthen their collaboration in crime fighting and intelligence gathering areas. This emphasizes was made when the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga…
PDP rejects Edo LG by-election
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Saturday’s local government by-election organised by the Edo Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) as illegal. Dr Tony Aziegbemi, the State Caretaker Chairman of the party, said this in Benin while addressing newsmen on the exercise. He stated that the by-elections scheduled across 59 wards in…
Court Jails Man Two Years for $2000 Internet Fraud in Lagos
By Barikui Felix Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Olalere Kehinde Barnabas to two years’ imprisonment for internet fraud. Barnabas was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on cybercrime to the tune of $2,000 (Two Thousand United States Dollars), brought…
Governor Okpebholo Demands ₦25 Billion from PDP Chairman Over Defamation
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has given Dr Anthony Aziegbemi a seven-day ultimatum to pay ₦25 billion in damages over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter by the governor’s counsel, Ray Okezie, and addressed to Aziegbemi, the PDP State Chairman was also requested to publish a public apology in three national dailies over the alleged…
10 Million Women Storm Abuja, Unveil Political Charter as First Lady Positions Them at Centre of Nigeria’s Future
A powerful convergence of women in Abuja on Tuesday signalled the emergence of what could become one of the most influential political and social forces ahead of the 2027 elections, as Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, declared women the driving force of the country’s next phase of development. The gathering—tagged the National Women Mega Empowerment…
Nigerians Firmly Reject Genetically Modified Potatoes and Other GMCrops
Nigerians Firmly Reject Genetically Modified Potatoes and Other GMCrops A coalition of over 100 civil society actors, farmers, scientists, legal practitioners, and academics representing 100 million Nigerian consumershave placed a demand on the Nigerian Government to discontinue plans to introduce genetically modified potatoes and outright ban GMOs in the country as they violate fundamental human…
Be Ready For Tougher Action – CGC Aseniyi Assures Fuel Smugglers
Be Ready for Tougher Action – CGC Adeniyi Assures Fuel Smugglers …As Operation Whirlwind Seizes 28,300 Litres of PMS Emamuzo Iboma In a press briefing held at the Customs Training College on Monday, March 3, 2025, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, warned smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) that they will face increased…
Tension in Akwa Ibom Oil Communities Over Looming Attack
Tensions are rising in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom, as fears of an attack by land grabbers from neighboring LGAs grow. Chief Udofia Okon Udofia calls for government intervention to uphold justice and protect the community. Read more……
Police raid criminal hideout, recover gun, hard drugs in Akwa Ibom
By Uko Etim, Uyo Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have raided a criminal hideout at Ifiayong Usuk Village in Uruan LGA, recovering a locally made pistol, live cartridge, and suspected illicit drugs.The operation, carried out on February 10, 2026, was based on credible intelligence and led to the arrest of one suspect,…