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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
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.
President Bola Tinubu met with Abia Governor Alex Otti to discuss securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. This follows Otti's recent visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.
Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in military custody. His lawyers allege denial of medical care. The death could heighten tensions after disputed elections.
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.
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi passes away at 99. Family and associates confirm the death of the Tijjaniyya order leader. Read more about his legacy.
Nigeria mourns the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the revered leader of the Tijjaniyyah sect, who passed away at 98. A great loss to the Muslim Ummah. Read more tributes.
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 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.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti discloses ongoing strategy to secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release from life imprisonment. Read latest developments.
Peter Obi warns Nnamdi Kanu's conviction worsens Nigeria's tension, calls for dialogue over division. Read his full statement on leadership failure.
Nollywood actor Prince Eke claims Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment is a political calculation for 2027 elections. Read his explosive revelations about Igbo votes negotiation.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu expresses confidence in political approach to secure Nnamdi Kanu's freedom after life imprisonment sentence. Read latest developments.
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
Tragedy strikes in Kwara State as a respected Chief Imam is killed by vigilante members in a violent mob attack that has left the community in shock and raised serious security concerns.
A Nigerian man shares his extraordinary experience visiting Prophet Ezekiel Dachomo's office, revealing surprising details about the popular cleric's workspace and ministry operations.
Nigerian representatives Rivers United secure hard-fought draw against Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC in CAF Confederation Cup group stage thriller at Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Tensions escalate in Rivers community as residents allege local government chairman imposed youth leaders against their will, sparking protests and demands for democratic process.
Fresh violence erupts in Rivers State as suspected herders brutally attack local farmer, leaving residents in fear and raising questions about community security.
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.
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.
Nigerian Police Force makes major breakthrough in Delta State, capturing a suspected cult leader and multiple associates in coordinated raid. Details of the operation revealed.
NDLEA operatives in Rivers State successfully repel violent attack by hoodlums attempting to free arrested drug kingpin during dramatic overnight operation in Port Harcourt.