Police arrest man over alleged murder of lover
“Preliminary investigations show that the couple has two children together,” the police said.
Tag: Rivers State
Police arrest man for allegedly killing own father
Blessing Agabe, the police spokeswoman in Rivers, confirmed the arrest while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
Rivers local council bans commercial motorcycle operation
While authorities say the ban will improve security and road safety, the decision has sparked fears over lost livelihoods, rising ...
FG to address gas contamination in Niger Delta community
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says preliminary assessments indicate that the first aquifer in Rivers State’s Bille community ...
The Missing Millions: Fiscal accountability failures entrench IDP crisis in Benue
A review of Benue State’s audited financial records from 2018 to 2025 reveals a troubling pattern: a disconnect between the ...
Galloping costs spur 49.2% drop in Universal Insurance’s annual profit
Insurance service expenses were the major pressure point as they not only more than doubled to N8.3 billion, but also ...
Police arrest armed robbery suspect, recover firearms
The Rivers State Police Command says intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of a suspected armed robber and the recovery ...
NMA dismisses shocking and bizarre claims of magical genital theft
An official of the association was reacting to a viral video on social media showing a man, Daso Ogan, being ...
Building collapses in Lagos barely 24 hours after similar tragedy in Port Harcourt
The collapse in Lagos occurred less than a day after a similar incident in Port Harcourt, raising fresh concerns over ...
Fubara submits 2026–2028 spending framework as Rivers assembly reconvenes after months
The Rivers Assembly held its first sitting in more than three months on Thursday, receiving Governor Fubara's 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure ...
One killed, many trapped as five-storey building collapses in Rivers State
Three persons have been rescued alive, while emergency workers race against time amid fears that more victims remain trapped beneath ...
ADC: Okonkwo kicks against Amaechi’s choice as Atiku’s running mate
Kenneth Okonkwo says choosing a vice-presidential candidate from the South-south could deepen feelings of marginalisation in the South-east and weaken ...
Police crack down on vehicles with covered number plates
“Motorists should ensure that their number plates are free from any form of obstruction or alteration to avoid arrest, impoundment ...
INVESTIGATION: Toxic gas leaks threaten lives, livelihoods in Rivers community
It has been nearly a year since gas seepage emerged from abandoned oil and gas infrastructure in Bille, affecting livelihood ...
Commercial driver murdered after being lured to fake wedding —- Police
Three suspects have been arrested by the police.
Wike declares Rivers governorship race settled, extends olive branch to opponents
Mr Wike called for unity, offering forgiveness to political opponents while maintaining that his camp remains firmly in control of ...
20 questions journalists should ask Gov Eno at today’s media briefing
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State does not speak frequently with journalists. The last time he had a media ...
Police investigate death of three minors in road crash
A witness, who identified himself simply as Obua, said an unidentified man was giving his female friend a driving lesson ...
Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries
Mr Fubara promised to support whoever emerges the party governorship flag bearer
Lawyers critical to ending corruption in Nigeria – NBA committee
The NBA anti-corruption committee called on members of the legal profession to reject corruption and must stand for integrity for ...
Why journalists should intensify scrutiny of oil companies in Niger Delta – Nnimmo Bassey
Environmental activists say the media must resist corporate narratives and independently investigate pollution incidents.
Fubara breaks silence on rumoured resignation from APC
Speculations have been rife in recent times that Mr Fubara had resigned from the APC and was also considering a ...
Alexx Ekubo’s family reveals cause of his death
Months after withdrawing from public life, the family of the Nollywood star has disclosed the illness that led to his ...
Rivers 2027: APC evasive over Fubara’s screening
Siminalayi Fubara appeared before the APC governorship screening committee in Abuja but left the venue visibly upset and refused to ...
Court dismisses Chinese oil company’s bid to void $100 million judgement over OPL 471 dispute
The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt rejected CNPC’s attempt to overturn a $100 million judgement awarded to Cutra International ...
