Security General

Military Defends Airstrikes in Niger State Amid Civilian Concerns

The Nigerian military has clarified that recent air operations in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State targeted bandits and not civilians. In a statement, the Defence Headquarters said the operation was based on intelligence indicating bandit activity in Lukupe Village on May 9. It explained that coordinated airstrikes were carried out on identified locations

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General

Renewed Hope Group Mobilises Support for Tinubu in Rivers

The Renewed Hope Family in Rivers State has called on residents of Ikwerre Local Government Area to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. At the inauguration of ward coordinators, the group’s leader, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, said the President had appointed sons of Ikwerre into key national positions and should be supported in return.

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General

List Circulates Claiming 33 APC Aspirants Cleared, 65 Disqualified

A list circulating online claims that 33 aspirants were cleared by the APC screening committee in Rivers State, while 65 others were not. Although the list has not been independently verified, reports suggest that the disqualified aspirants were affected by allegations including bribery, failure to provide party membership cards, and submission of unsworn affidavits. The

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Politics

APC Screens 98 Aspirants in Rivers Ahead of 2027 Elections

The All Progressives Congress screening committee in Rivers State says it has screened 98 aspirants seeking to contest in the 2027 general elections. The committee chairman said the exercise was conducted over two days in Port Harcourt and described the process as peaceful. The APC Secretary in Rivers State dismissed reports on social media alleging

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Politics

Group Demands Removal of Kingsley Chinda as Minority Leader

The Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership has called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to remove Kingsley Chinda as Minority Leader. In a petition, the group alleged that Chinda had defected to the All Progressives Congress after appearing before its governorship screening committee in Rivers State. The group argued that it

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Politics

APC Accused of Betrayal Over Acceptance of Political Opponents

A rights activist in Rivers State, Charles Jaja, has criticised the All Progressives Congress leadership for accepting former political opponents into the party without accountability or consultation with loyal members. In a statement, Jaja said the APC in Rivers State was built on sacrifice, claiming that loyalists between 2014 and 2022 suffered intimidation, job losses,

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Politics

Fubara, Wike Accused Over Alleged Monetisation of Party Nomination Process

A political strategist and spokesperson for the Rivers Emancipation Movement, Zoe Solomon Tamunotonye, has raised concerns over what he described as the erosion of internal democracy within political parties in Nigeria, as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. He alleged that apart from the All Progressives Congress, most political parties have failed to uphold

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Foreign General

39 Killed in Fresh Israeli Strikes on Lebanon as Cross-Border Violence Intensifies

At least 39 people have been killed following another day of intense Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, according to the country’s health ministry. The ministry said one of the deadliest strikes hit the southern town of Saksakiyeh, where at least seven people were killed, including a child, as bombardments continued across multiple areas. The Israel Defense

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Sports

Iran Confirms World Cup Participation, Demands Guarantees From FIFA and Hosts

Iran has indicated that it will take part in this summer’s FIFA World Cup, but has demanded a series of guarantees from football governing body FIFA and the tournament’s host nations amid rising tensions over its participation. The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) said the national team would compete in the tournament without compromising its beliefs,

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Politics

EFCC Declares Former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency Economic and Financial Crimes Commission announced the development in a notice published on its official website on Saturday. According to

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