Worker stabs supervisor over N10,000 in Rivers
A 35-year-old construction worker, Joshua, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing his supervisor into a coma over a N10,000 payment dispute in Aluu, Rivers State. The victim is hospitalized.
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PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
Court Orders Wike to Appear in N40bn Defamation Case
A High Court in Abuja has summoned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to appear in a N40bn defamation suit filed by APC's Tonye Cole over comments made on Channels TV. Details inside.
Worker stabs supervisor over N10,000 debt in Rivers
A 35-year-old construction worker, Joshua, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing his supervisor into a coma over a N10,000 payment dispute in Ikwerre LGA. The victim is hospitalized, calling for justice.
PDP to Sue Defected Rivers Assembly Members
The Peoples Democratic Party announces legal steps against Rivers lawmakers who defected again. The party also reaffirms the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and others. Read the full details.
Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye Refutes Land-Grabbing Allegations
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul Razaq Adenugba, has dismissed allegations of land-grabbing as false, attributing them to detractors. Read the full story.
Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Wike: PDP Factionalisation Caused Lawmakers' Defection
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike justifies the defection of Rivers Assembly Speaker and 15 lawmakers to APC, citing PDP's internal crisis. He dismisses arrest rumours and vows to stay focused on his job.
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Rivers Speaker Explains Defection from PDP to APC
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
Rivers Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
NLC Alarms Over Police Arrest of Rivers Chairman
Nigeria Labour Congress demands immediate release of Rivers State Chair, Alex Agwanwor, arrested by police in Lagos. NLC calls it a threat to labour-police relations.
Rivers Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Emuoha
Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.
Rivers LGA Unveils ARISE Plan for Development
Obio/Akpor LGA launches the OBALGA ARISE framework to enhance administration, infrastructure, and security. The plan aims to attract investment and transform the local economy. Read more.
Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Akobo: Universities Must Drive Nigeria's Economy with Patents
Dr. Daere Akobo calls for a fundamental shift in Nigerian universities, urging them to prioritise innovation and commercialisation to boost the economy. Read his full vision.
NICON Town Land Crisis Deepens as Residents Seek Full Trial
The land battle inside NICON Town Estate in Lekki intensifies as residents ask the Lagos High Court to discard an originating summons for a full trial. The case, filled with fraud allegations, is adjourned to February 2026.
Delta Land Disputes Kill 10 in Six Months
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.
Nicon Town Land Row: Court Adjourns Ruling to Feb 2026
A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.
5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
Rivers Assembly Endorses Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, citing federal projects and crisis resolution. Read the full details and reactions.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
NICON Town Land Dispute: Residents Seek Full Court Trial
Residents of NICON Town Estate in Lekki ask a Lagos High Court to reject a summons and order a full trial in a land dispute involving fraud claims. The case adjourned to February 2026.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
RSU Decries Attacks on Emuoha Campus Students
Rivers State University management condemns robbery attacks on students at its Emuoha campus. VC Prof. Isaac Zeb-Opibi plans a town hall meeting with community leaders and security to address safety concerns ahead of the 37th & 38th convocation.
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