Protesting residents of Ogu/Bolo in Rivers State have sealed the premises of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas along Amadi-Ama in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following the death of a fisherman on the waterways. The protesters, under the aegis of Concerned…
Suspect in Rivers hotel explosion was on wanted list – police
The suspect behind the June 25 dynamite explosion at the Rivers State-owned Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt was on the police “Wanted List” before the incident. A dynamite explosion happened on June 25 near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt during…
Lagos to host tribute for Tam Fiofori
The cultural community of Lagos is preparing to pay homage to the life and legacy of Tam Fiofori, a pioneering figure in Nigerian photography and filmmaking. A memorial tribute night is scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024, at the historic…
Lagos billionaire-kidnappers: Police identify another key gang member, uncover details of last operation
Detectives from the Special Squad Unit of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered the identity of a key member of the notorious gang of billionaire kidnappers killed during their raid at Ladipo Market last month. Previously, only one gang…
Protesters block Fubara’s convoy, ask him to address them
Protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, briefly obstructed Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that he comes down to address them. This happened on Saturday, Day 3 of the demonstrations tagged #EndBadGovernance protests. Waving green leaves and shouting in excitement, the protesters,…
#EndBadGovernance protests erupt nationwide over government policies, economic hardship
Major cities across Nigeria have come to a standstill as the #EndBadGovernance protests sweep the nation. From Abuja to Lagos, Port Harcourt to Kaduna, citizens have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations over poor living conditions and perceived…
Peter Obi advocates unity among South-East governors for regional development
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has once again called on South-East Governors to collaborate, stressing that such unity is essential for the region’s advancement. Speaking over the weekend at Jesuit College in Port Harcourt, Obi addressed…
Rivers locates suspected bomber as police probe incident
The Rivers state government said it has found a suspect who was severely injured while trying to detonate an explosive device near the state-owned Presidential Hotel during a protest in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, June 25. The discovery was made…
Rivers political crisis hasn’t affected governance, says Fubara
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the weekend said that the ongoing political crisis in the State has not affected his focus on governance. Fubara spoke when he hosted members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, led by…
Oil theft: Navy intercepts 14 vessels, 90 boats, 74 suspects in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy said its personnel under the aegis of ‘Operation Delta Sanity’ have arrested 14 motor tanker vessels as well 90 wooden boats and 74 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region in three months. The Chief of…
