Army arrests soldier for selling ammunition to terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army has arrested one of its soldiers over alleged involvement in selling weapons, even as troops successfully rescued eight kidnapped victims and seized arms in recent operations across the country. A reliable source from Army Headquarters shared this information with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Abuja. […]
Rivers: I’m Satisfied With Conduct Of LG Election – Wike Says
Nyesom Wike, the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, has said he is pleased with how the local government elections in Rivers State are being conducted. He praised residents for coming out in large numbers to participate in choosing their local leaders. Wike made these comments while speaking to journalists after voting at Polling Unit […]
Rivers’ state of emergency expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the state of emergency in Rivers State will officially end on September 18. He explained that once the emergency period ends, the Rivers State House of Assembly will return to its normal functions. Wike made this statement shortly after casting his vote in […]
Fubara: Rivers People Will Never Accept Extension Of Emergency – Bode George Warns Tinubu
Bode George, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against extending the state of emergency in Rivers State beyond September 18. He warned that prolonging the emergency would create tension and unrest among the people of the state. George made this statement while appearing on “Frontline,” a political […]
2027: Rotimi Amaechi denies plans to forfeit his presidential ambition, declares interest in ADC presidential ticket
Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Rotimi Amaechi, has denied reports suggesting he plans to abandon his 2027 presidential ambition. Amaechi spoke with journalists in Kano after a meeting with a coalition of traders, stressing that the ADC presidential primary must be open and fair. He made it clear that he […]
Update: Rivers police officer assaulted over alleged drug trafficking claims youth leader who orchestrated the attack has been making passes at his pregnant lover
The Rivers State Government has reacted to a viral video showing a police officer, Joshua Nyian, accused of being involved in drug trafficking. In Nkpolu community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, some youths attacked the officer and two others, claiming they were using hard drugs. The community youth leadership reportedly raided a suspected drug spot and […]
FG to prosecute culpable persons after viral video of children being flogged
The Federal Government has responded to a video that went viral, showing a cleric punishing children with a whip in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In a statement released by Jonathan Eze, the media adviser to the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, condemned the act. She called it “barbaric, criminal, […]
Police arrest pastor in viral video d£humanizing m!nors in Rivers state
The Rivers State Police have arrested Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor following a viral video showing him mistreating children at his church. The footage reportedly showed the pastor stripping the children and hitting them with palm fronds during what seemed to be a “deliverance” session. According to SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the police spokesperson, initial investigations indicate that […]
Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude and arrests three suspected smugglers in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has taken firm action against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and recovering more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations throughout July 2025. This was made known in a statement released on August 7, 2025, by the Director of Naval Information, […]
Nigerian troops neutralise scores of terrorists, arrest suspects in nationwide operations
The Nigerian Army says it has made big progress in its fight against terrorism and crime. On Thursday, soldiers killed many terrorists, arrested 15 suspects, and recovered weapons and army equipment during operations happening across the country. A trusted source at the Army Headquarters shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the military […]