General Security

Rivers Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Killing of Two Officers, Recover Stolen Rifles

The Rivers State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of two police officers who were attacked while conducting a stop-and-search operation in the Aluu Division area on June 29, 2026. One of the officers sustained severe leg injuries during the attack, which later led to an

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Politics

Rivers ADC Knocks Wike Over Remarks Against Amaechi, Says 2027 Election Not Decided

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his recent media comments against the party’s South-South leader, Rotimi Amaechi, describing the remarks as an attempt to convince Rivers people that the 2027 general election has already been decided. In a statement,

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Politics

Amaechi Condemns Presidency’s Remarks, Defends Catholic Bishops

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has criticized what he described as insulting remarks by the Presidency against Christians, particularly members of the Catholic faith. Speaking during a live television programme, Amaechi said he was compelled to suspend mourning for his late mother to defend his faith, insisting that

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General

Soyinka Faults Tinubu Over Human Rights, Calls for Greater Accountability

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to fulfil some of his campaign promises, particularly on addressing cases of extrajudicial killings and political assassinations. Professor Soyinka made the remarks during the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture and National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) Martyrs’ Day held in Port Harcourt. He urged

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NDC Governorship Candidate Pledges Support for Rivers Creative Industry

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has pledged greater support for the state’s creative and entertainment industry if elected in 2027. Lulu-Briggs made the promise at the grand finale of the NDC Rivers State Campaign Song Contest, where eleven finalists competed for the top prize. He said

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Rivers NULGE President Charges New Branch Executives on Workers’ Welfare

The President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Rivers State, Evangelist Anthony Lenyie, has urged newly elected branch executives in Gokana and Omuma Local Government Areas to remain committed to the welfare of members and uphold the ideals of the union. Lenyie gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the

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Politics

Wike-Loyal PDP Faction Hails INEC Publication of Presidential Candidate

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the publication of its presidential candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ended months of speculation over the party’s participation in the 2027 presidential election. The faction said predictions that the party

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FG Empowers 18 Rescued Chibok Girls with Cash Grants, Starter Packs

The Federal Government has empowered 18 rescued Chibok girls with cash grants and vocational starter packs to promote self-reliance and economic independence. The support was presented during the graduation ceremony of the girls’ support programme in Yola, Adamawa State. The empowerment initiative is aimed at equipping the beneficiaries with practical skills and resources needed to

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Politics

FG Bars MDAs from Awarding Contracts Without Budgetary Approval

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop awarding contracts or entering into any financial commitments without first obtaining the required budgetary approval and cash backing. The directive is aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and ensuring strict compliance with the nation’s procurement and public financial management laws. The instruction was

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Politics

Delta Police Rescue Human Trafficking Victim, Arrest Suspect

The Delta State Police Command has rescued a 25-year-old victim of human trafficking and arrested a 26-year-old woman allegedly involved in trafficking young women to Côte d’Ivoire under the pretext of providing vocational training. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said the suspect, identified as Ese Betty

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