Two Dead in Rivers Cult Clash Between MEND, Iceland
Two persons shot dead, one injured in Andoni LGA as rival cult groups MEND and Iceland clash for supremacy. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read for details.
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Fubara Boosts Education Funding in Rivers State
Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledges enhanced funding for RSU & schools, focusing on infrastructure & security. 13,242 students graduated. Read his full vision for education.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Rivers Police Deny Fulani Herdsmen Attack Rumors
Rivers State Police dismiss viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks as false. Authorities urge public to disregard unverified content and maintain peace.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Fubara: 'No Political Party in Rivers, Only Movement'
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara reacts to PDP crisis, declares state now operates as movement rather than political party following Wike's expulsion.
Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
Rivers United Draw Egyptian Giants Pyramids FC
Nigerian representatives Rivers United secure hard-fought draw against Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC in CAF Confederation Cup group stage thriller at Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Rivers Community Protests Imposed Youth Leaders
Tensions escalate in Rivers community as residents allege local government chairman imposed youth leaders against their will, sparking protests and demands for democratic process.
Herders Attack Farmer in Rivers Community - Security Alert
Fresh violence erupts in Rivers State as suspected herders brutally attack local farmer, leaving residents in fear and raising questions about community security.
APC Gains Majority in House as Defections Reshape Politics
Nigeria's political landscape undergoes dramatic shift as opposition lawmakers defect to APC, giving the ruling party numerical superiority in the House of Representatives ahead of crucial legislative battles.
Teen Footballer Arrested for Alleged R*pe at Rivers Academy
Breaking News: A teenage football academy student in Rivers State has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old female student. Get the full disturbing details of this developing story.
Teen arrested over sexual assault at Rivers football academy
Shocking development at a Rivers State football academy as police arrest a teenage suspect over alleged sexual assault, raising serious concerns about athlete safety in Nigerian sports institutions.
Zamfara PDP Condemns Lawmakers' Defection to Ruling Party
The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State has strongly condemned the defection of state lawmakers to the ruling party, warning of severe political consequences and questioning the timing of their move.
Cross River PDP Crisis: Jarigbe Defection Threatens Implosion
The Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State faces internal collapse as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe's planned defection to APC triggers massive political realignment and leadership crisis.
NDLEA Foils Drug Kingpin Jailbreak Attempt in Rivers
NDLEA operatives in Rivers State successfully repel violent attack by hoodlums attempting to free arrested drug kingpin during dramatic overnight operation in Port Harcourt.
Cross River Political Crisis: Mass Defection Looms
Cross River State politics heats up as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe meets with PDP stalwarts, triggering speculation of imminent mass defections that could reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.
Zamfara Assembly Member Defects from PDP to APC
In a significant political realignment, Zamfara State Assembly member Hon. Yusuf Muhammad and several PDP officials have officially defected to the ruling APC, citing governance concerns and party leadership issues.
Zamfara Gov Meets Tinubu Amid PDP Collapse
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal makes emergency visit to President Tinubu amid mass defection of PDP members to APC, signaling potential collapse of opposition in the state.
Zamfara PDP: Senator's APC defection no surprise
Zamfara State PDP reveals they anticipated Senator Hassan Nasiha's defection to APC, calling it a positive development that strengthens their party ahead of 2027 elections.
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