The Nigerian Police in Rivers State has announced the arrest of a Port Harcourt–based pastor over an alleged plan to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This development is coming amid the lingering political face-off between Wike and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The arrest has now added a new security…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged supporters, Rivers people, and Nigerians to thank President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention to salvage the state from anarchy arising from the festering political crisis. He also said that the peace and reconciliation process, which was a precursor to restoring all executive and legislative institutions and offices,…
The Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group has held a protest in Port Harcourt against the suspension of Siminalayi Fubara as governor. The demonstration held on Wednesday, with the women chanting slogans and demanding an end to what they perceive as an “unconstitutional state of affairs” in Rivers. The woman were clad in red attires and…
Tragedy struck the social media as 21-year-old Jennifer Nicole Rivas, a rising TV presenter and TikTok star, passed away unexpectedly. Rivas, a journalism student, worked as a presenter on Honduran channel CHTV and had amassed a strong online following, with 100,000 TikTok followers and 16,000 Instagram fans. She was also a popular comedy actress, collaborating…
Former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing serious internal issues and may perform poorly in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Fayose expressed concern over the state of the party, warning that it could come fourth in the next…
In marking this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Member representing Ibadan North State Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, joins the global community to celebrate the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of persons with disabilities. Hon. Comforter particularly acknowledges the vibrant disability community in Ibadan North, Oyo State, and Nigeria at…
Students of Federal College of Education Technical Potiskum, Yobe State has showered encomium on president Bola Ahmad Tinubu for considering and appointing Hon. Nasiru Aminu Bala Ja’oji, a member of the 7th governing council of the college as Senior Special Assistant to Mr president on leadership and citizenship. The students under the aegis of Stakeholders…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have announced the arrest of 18 serving soldiers and 15 police officers for allegedly selling arms to terrorists and other criminal elements. Addressing journalists in Maiduguri on the activities of troops in the North-East, the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who spoke through his Staff Officer, Administration, Major…
A magistrate court has reportedly sentenced a Nigerian lady, identified as Jennifer to seven years in jail after she allegedly collected transport fare from a man, Emmanuel, but failed to honor her promise to visit him. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions, while some hail it as justice against fraudulent relationship practices, others argue the…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently arrested while on duty. The journalists were reportedly detained after posting a video on social media showing a confrontation…
