Author: Helen Okechukwu

A Channels Television (TV) reporter has accused the Rivers State Police Command of manhandling him during a protest in the state. The protest occurred on Monday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Charles Opurum, the reporter who was allegedly brutalized, narrated his ordeal with the “overzealous” police officers during the “Take It Back” movement protest. As the protesters converged from Isaac Boro Park and arrived at the CFC flyover, the deployed police team interrupted the peaceful protesters who were advocating for the reinstatement of elected democratic government officers. “I was covering the takeitback protest here in Port Harcourt. While they…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Despite a heavy security presence, members of the Take it Back movement staged a peaceful protest on Monday at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt. But tensions escalated near the CFC axis where security forces reportedly fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse the crowd. New Daily Prime correspondents on the ground observed chaotic scenes as protesters scattered and nearby residents hurriedly closed their shops. Panic spread quickly as gunshots were allegedly heard at close range. “We came out with placards, no weapons. But before we knew it, they started firing tear gas. People were running…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two brothers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 5 kilograms of cocaine to India. The suspects, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, were caught on Thursday, 3 April 3, with the illicit drug concealed in the walls of their suitcases. This was contained in a statement shared by Femi Babafemi, the Director, Media & Advocacy on Sunday. According to the NDLEA, the brothers claimed they were traveling for medical treatment, but a search by operatives revealed whitish powdery substances later confirmed to be…

A fire outbreak at a residential storage facility in Oyo town on Saturday destroyed herbal products worth several millions of naira, despite swift response by state firefighters who battled for hours to contain the blaze. The incident occurred at Olanlokun Junction, Obabi Street in the Old Cele area of Oyo town, Oyo State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, the fire was reported at exactly 10:39 a.m., and firemen arrived at the scene just six minutes later. Read Also:BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor Victor Omololu Olunloyo is dead…

In a major step toward strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Government has launched the upgrade of 27 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state under the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project, with completion expected within the next three to four months. In a post shared on Saturday via Facebook, State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi while speaking during the official handover ceremony held at Palm Avenue PHC in Mushin, assured residents of the government’s commitment to revitalizing the state’s healthcare system. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, Abayomi emphasized…

The Rivers State Police Command, through the C4I Strike Force operatives, has apprehended a 23-year-old, Emmanuel Godwin, for the abduction and defilement of a minor (name withheld). This was relayed to journalists by the Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Friday. Iringe-Koko revealed that the suspect was apprehended at approximately 3:20 a.m. on 2 April, at Chinda Street, Ikwerre Road, during the C4I Strike Force routine patrol along the Casablanca Axis, GRA Phase 2. Further details disclosed that the suspect was found in the company of the minor at 11 Nwogu Martins Street, located in Chinda, Ikwerre Road,…

The Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre, a non- governmental organization (NGO) has called on Niger Delta communities to embrace energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources to improve environmental and socioeconomic conditions in the region. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibaka Town, Okrika Local Government Area recently, Kebetkache’s Project Officer, Dr. Confidence Otikor, emphasized the importance of cleaner energy alternatives. She highlighted the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy, including improved air quality, reduced pollution, job creation, and enhanced energy security. Dr. Otikor noted that the shift from fossil fuels to renewables plays a crucial…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the possible multiple disease outbreak in Myanmar following the devastating earthquake which occurred in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions. The health organisation on Thursday, in a document shared with journalists, warned against the risk surge, highlighting that the incident has significantly increased trauma cases, poses mental health challenges, and has effects related to cholera and waterborne diseases. Also, it was noted that vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) such as measles, polio, and diphtheria and vector-borne diseases may occur due to limited access to health facilities in both rural and urban areas. About 19.9…

The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has commenced the 2025 National Police Day celebrations with a series of community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering stronger ties between law enforcement and the public. The celebration, held in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, features activities such as free medical outreach, stakeholder engagement, environmental sanitation, and religious services. As part of the event, the command will provide free medical services on Thursday, 3 April, to support underprivileged residents in various communities. Citizens are encouraged to take advantage…

Two suspects out of four have been arrested in connection to the death of a 38-year-old employee, Chigozie Udalor, a site manager at Bod Camp in Akwukwu-Igbo community located in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Bright Edafe, the spokesperson of Delta State Command, on Thursday, disclosed that the apprehended suspects allegedly conspired to murder the deceased after a huge amount of money was discovered in his account. According to his cousin brother of the deceased, Hyacinth Nnalue, in a short video viewed by New Daily Prime, he recounted that after his deceased brother, whom he employed as…