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.
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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 False Herdsmen Attack Claims
Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.
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.
Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States
My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.
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.
Bayelsa Governor Diri on APC Joining Benefits
Governor Douye Diri explains strategic reasoning behind potential APC alignment, emphasizing Bayelsa's development over partisan politics in exclusive analysis.
Osun 2026: PDP, APC Clash Over Party Crisis
Political tension escalates in Osun State as PDP and APC trade accusations over internal party crisis ahead of 2026 governorship election. Get the latest on the brewing political storm.
Oke-Ogun PDP Leaders Back Makinde, Affirm Unity
Key PDP stakeholders from Oke-Ogun zone have thrown their weight behind Governor Seyi Makinde, resolving internal differences and presenting a united front ahead of future political contests in Oyo State.
Southern Kaduna Senator defects from PDP to APC
In a dramatic political shift, Senator Sunday Katung representing Southern Kaduna has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing national interest and progressive governance.
4th PDP Governor Set to Join APC - Date Revealed
Political earthquake rocks Nigeria as another PDP governor prepares to cross carpet to APC, signaling major realignment before 2027 general elections. Exclusive details inside.
Oke Ogun PDP Declares Loyalty to Governor Makinde
Oyo State Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal and top PDP leaders from Oke Ogun zone reaffirm unwavering support for Governor Seyi Makinde's administration amid political realignments.
Lagos Investment Warning: Moghalus's Wife Stands Firm
The wife of Lagos House of Assembly candidate Abdul-Azeez Moghalus refuses to retract her controversial warning about investing in Lagos, sparking intense political debate ahead of elections.
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.
Five Enugu Reps Defect from PDP to APC
In a stunning political realignment, five House of Representatives members from Enugu State have abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, reshaping the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.
Bayelsa Deputy Gov Sues Assembly Over Impeachment Threat
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo files lawsuit against State Assembly alleging unconstitutional impeachment threats after refusing to join governor's political defection.
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.
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.
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