General

Atiku Warns of Repression Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria risks heading into the 2027 general elections under a climate of repression, cautioning that continued crackdowns on dissent could undermine the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the concern while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian whose detention was

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Politics

INC, IYC Eastern Zone Disown Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress

The chairmen of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in the Eastern Zone have insisted that the Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress lacks the mandate to speak for or represent the interests of the Ijaw people. This position was made known during a joint briefing addressed by the Chairman of INC,

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Politics

Lawmaker Denies Concluding Plans for Buguma Fire Service Training Institute Project

The member representing Asari Toru Constituency I in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Tekenari Wellington, has faulted reports claiming that plans have been concluded to perform the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed Buguma Fire Service and Safety Training Institute. Wellington clarified that although he had earlier sought and obtained preliminary approval from the Buguma

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Politics

Group Accuses Rivers Lawmakers of Plot to Stall Development, Urges Withdrawal of Impeachment

A pressure group, the Rivers Grassroots Movement (RGM), has accused members of the Rivers State House of Assembly of allegedly collaborating with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to stall development in the state. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the National Leader of the group, Sobomabo Jackrich, described the ongoing impeachment proceedings

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Call for Peace Amid Fresh Impeachment Move Against Governor Fubara

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called for calm and dialogue following the renewed impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. The lawmakers are Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma Constituency and Minority Leader of the House, and Peter Abbey, who represents Degema Constituency. Speaking at a joint press conference, Nwankwo

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Education General

Rivers Government Orders Probe into Alleged Extortion at College of Nursing Sciences

The Rivers State Government has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion and other forms of misconduct at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences. The allegations include claims of bribery in exchange for guaranteed examination passes, project approvals, and other academic-related favours. Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, said

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General Security

Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of Young Woman in Emohua

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing of a young woman from Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that the command acted promptly after a report was filed last month that the victim had gone missing.

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool Selection

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool SelectionPopular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, protesting his alleged exclusion from the selection process for the prestigious Awujale stool in Ijebu land. In his letter, KWAM 1 claimed that influential figures

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Economy General

Heritage Bank Liquidation: NDIC Recovers More for Depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the recovery of an additional N24.3 billion from the assets of the now-defunct Heritage Bank Limited. These funds will help repay depositors who had account balances above N5 million when the bank’s licence was revoked. The recovery effort is part of ongoing work by the NDIC to

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General Health

Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Government Intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was due to begin on Monday, 12 January 2026. The decision comes after direct intervention from Vice President Kashim Shettima to address the doctors’ grievances. The strike had been threatened over issues including unpaid allowances and unimplemented agreements with the federal

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