Community Politics

Ikwerre LGA Chairman Vows Zero Tolerance for Land Grabbing

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government, Charles Wobodo, has reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on land grabbing in the council area. Wobodo made the statement when members of the Okwe family from Omukenke–Omuike community in Aluu brought suspected land grabbers to the Ikwerre Local Government Council Secretariat. He assured residents that the local government would

Read More
Politics

Ijaw National Congress Condemns Verbal Attacks on Rivers State Governor

The Ijaw National Congress (INC), Eastern Zone, has criticized recent verbal attacks targeting the person and office of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The Chairman of INC, Eastern Zone, Abel Peterside, specifically condemned comments by Victor Giadom and Senator George Sekibo, describing them as provocative and unbecoming. Peterside emphasized that the office of the governor

Read More
General Security

Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Violent Attack at Unity Estate, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested twelve suspects in connection with the violent invasion and attack at Unity Estate along Airport Road, Port Harcourt. According to the police, the incident, which occurred on Monday, January 5, left several residents traumatized, while properties were also damaged during the attack. The police disclosed that one of

Read More
Politics

Rivers Liberation Movement Demands Arrest of Suspects Over Attack on Convener

The Rivers Liberation Movement has called on the Nigeria Police Force to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack on its Convener, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, which occurred during a live television interview in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the Director-General of the Rivers Liberation Movement, Randolph Iwo-Brown, said it was not enough

Read More
Foreign Politics

Burkina Faso Says Plot to Kill Military Leader Traoré Foiled

Burkina Faso has announced that security forces have thwarted an alleged plot to assassinate the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The country’s Security Minister disclosed this in a late-night broadcast, stating that the plan was sophisticated and had been carefully coordinated. According to the minister, the alleged plot was masterminded by Lieutenant Colonel Paul

Read More
Foreign General

US May Require Visa Bonds of Up to $15,000 for Nigerian Travellers

Nigerians and other travellers applying for the United States B1/B2 visas may now be required to post visa bonds of up to $15,000 under a new travel restriction introduced by the US State Department. Visa bonds are financial guarantees demanded by the US government from certain foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk. The requirement

Read More
Politics

PDP to Meet Peter Obi, Atiku in Move to Rebuild Opposition — Ogidi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party will hold talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other top political figures as part of efforts to rebuild Nigeria’s main opposition platform. Ogidi, who is the Chairman of the PDP in the

Read More
Judiciary Politics

Court Grants Malami, Two Others ₦500m Bail in Abuja

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and two others in the sum of ₦500 million each. The judge ruled that each defendant must provide two sureties with landed property located in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa

Read More
General

Residents Urge Governor Fubara to Focus on Governance Amid Political Tensions

Amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, some residents have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain focused on the core responsibilities of governance rather than being distracted by political controversies. The residents emphasized that the true test of leadership lies in the ability to deliver tangible benefits that directly improve the lives of the

Read More
Community General

Traders Fear Business Disruptions as Political Tension Rises in Rivers State

Traders in Port Harcourt have expressed concern that the rising political tension in Rivers State could pose serious threats to their businesses and economic stability. According to the traders, the political crisis that started in 2023, and was followed by the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, had a devastating impact on commercial

Read More