Abraham Yorka, a pastor, has been shot dead in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. A member of the Oloko community, who identified himself as Monday Piit, told reporters that the men of Oloko community went to eat after…
2023: I am loyal to Buhari, the APC – says Amaechi
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC. Amaechi, in a statement, said this at a consultative meeting with executives, delegates and other…
Inmates clash in Port Harcourt Maximum Correctional Centre
There was a serious clash among inmates of the Port Harcourt Maximum Correctional Centre following a misunderstanding between some senior and junior prisoners. The fight which broke out in the early hours of Monday, emanated from an attempt by some…
Teni: Police probe gunshot scare at Rivers event
Gunshot scare forced popular Nigerian Artist, Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, to flee an event in Buguma Town, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State over the weekend. The acting spokesman for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed…
Foundation kicks as Rivers police free man accused of defiling underage daughters
The Do Foundation International, Rivers State Chapter, has raised the alarm over freedom granted to one Mr. Lucky, accused of defiling his two underage daughters. The Foundation was worried that the Amadiama Police Station, which arrested the man on allegations…
How explosion rocked Rivers market, injured 2 -Police
Police in Rivers State have confirmed that explosion rocked Mile 3 market in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Nnamdi Omoni, in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner…
*Command arrests officials of ride-hailing drivers’ association over protest (Punch)*Lagos traders, beggars take over pedestrian bridges (Guardian)
Command arrests officials of ride-hailing drivers’ association over protest (Punch) Members of the Professional E-hailing Drivers and Private Owners Drivers’ Association have accused the personnel of the Lagos State Police Command of arresting some of their officials for organising a…
*LASU beats UNILAG, other varsities at NANS competition (Punch)*Rector harps on dress code, discipline as LASPOTECH admits over 2,000 (Guardian)
LASU beats UNILAG, other varsities at NANS competition (Punch) Lagos State University has emerged winner of the southwest inter-tertiary debate organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students. The competition with the theme, ‘Clash of Thoughts’, had contestants from University…
Rivers govt begins admission into Madrid football academy
The Rivers State government has commenced admission of students into the Real Madrid Football Academy in the state. The selection process for interested persons which started yesterday in Port Harcourt is conducted by the state’s Ministry of Education in collaboration…
9 feared dead as soldiers, IPOB members clash in Rivers
About five soldiers and four members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra have been feared dead after a clash in Oyigbo and other parts of Rivers State. This brings to seven the number of IPOB members who reportedly died…