Judiciary General

Court Jails Man Seven Years for Defiling 10-Year-Old in Rivers

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced Jerry Njoku, a man believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 10-year-old girl. Delivering judgment, Justice Rita Oguguo held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against the convict beyond a

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Politics

Rivers LG Chairmen Face Public Scrutiny After 10 Months in Office

Ten months after their inauguration, the current Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State are facing growing public criticism over their performance in office. The chairmen were sworn in on September 1, 2025, by the then Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, following the local government transition. Speaking on their performance, Port

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Sports

NPFL Targets August 27-29 for 2026/27 Season Kickoff

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has tentatively scheduled the weekend of August 27 to 29 for the commencement of the 2026/27 football season following a joint stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the NPFL leadership and club owners to

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General

Lagos Receives Permanent Rail Operating Licence from NRC

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has formally presented a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos State Government, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s rail transport sector after 128 years of the corporation being the country’s sole railway operator. The licence authorises the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to operate and manage rail services within

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General Community

AEDC Officials Injured in Attack During Anti-Power Theft Operation in Abuja

Several officials of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Plc sustained injuries after they were attacked during an anti-electricity theft enforcement operation at the Dawaki Police Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident occurred on Friday during a joint operation involving AEDC’s revenue protection team and security personnel following reports of widespread electricity

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Uncategorized Politics

Peter Obi Urges INEC to Publish Candidates’ Academic Credentials

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly release the academic certificates and other credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office, saying the move would promote transparency and strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. Obi made the call after

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Politics Religion

CAN Chairman Says Not Voting in Elections Is a Sin, Urges Christians to Participate

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has called on Christians to actively participate in elections, declaring that refusing to vote is a sin because it amounts to neglecting a fundamental civic responsibility. Speaking with journalists in Lafia, Rev. Emma said the Bible enjoins believers to

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Foreign Politics

UK Introduces New Settlement Rules for Asylum Seekers

The United Kingdom government has introduced new immigration reforms requiring asylum seekers who can afford it to contribute about £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and financial support before they can apply for permanent settlement. Under the new policy, asylum seekers with sufficient financial means will be expected to repay part of the public

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Receives Three Committee Reports on Public Petitions

The Rivers State House of Assembly has received three reports from its Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions during the third legislative sitting of the fourth session of the Tenth Assembly. Presenting the reports, the Chairman of the Committee, Enemi George, briefed lawmakers on the outcome of investigations into three separate petitions. One of the

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Security General

Two Police Officers Killed in Attack Along Aluu-Airport Road

Two police officers attached to the Aluu Police Division have been killed by suspected armed criminals during an attack along the Aluu axis of the Obiri Ikwerre-Airport Road in Rivers State. The officers were reportedly conducting a stop-and-search operation on Monday night when the attackers, who were travelling in a mini bus, opened fire on

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