Rivers State, on Monday morning, witnessed widespread violence, involving shootings, arson, and protests by suspected political thugs in attempts to prevent the newly-elected local governments’ chairmen from taking over the council secretariats. About five persons were feared killed following gunfire at four local government council secretariats. Four of the LG secretariats were also set ablaze. Also, some of the just-inaugurated council chairmen were chased out of their offices by the…

In an incredible display of determination and athleticism, Ololade Ayelabola, a student at the esteemed University of Lagos, known as UNILAG, has officially completed a remarkable history, a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked by a model. On October 1st, the ambitious model commenced her endeavour at the university’s indoor sports centre, launching a severe attempt that aimed to cover a staggering 120 kilometres a distance equivalent…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appealed to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to give up on his quest to control the state’s political affairs in the interest of peace. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, the governor said the minister must understand that he cannot win all fights. He said Wike must give up the fight because of his love for Rivers,…

Prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has declared that he has never demanded “a kobo to write a letter of pardon for anybody” in his 42 years of legal practice. Speaking in an interview with Sahara TV, Falana disclosed that he and his family members had received threats to life over the controversy surrounding claims by a social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan,…

The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has called on all vehicle owners and users in the state to register their vehicles with the e-CMR System to enhance safety and security. In a statement shared on the Adamawa State Police Command’s X (formerly Twitter) page, the commissioner stated that the initiative aims to verify the authenticity of vehicles, confirm ownership, and prevent the sale and circulation of stolen vehicles.…

Seoul’s Defence Chief, Kim Yong-hyun, said Tuesday that six North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine. According to AFP, media in Ukraine reported over the weekend that six North Korean military officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk on October 3. Kim Yong-hyun, told lawmakers Tuesday that it was “highly likely, considering various circumstances” that the report was true.…

To halt the growing incidence of power outages and other tragic occurrences across the nation, the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) on Monday, directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the country to replace weak distribution networks in their franchise areas within seven days. The agency stated that the latest warning comes after a two-month notice earlier issued to the DISCOs to implement the necessary changes. Speaking to journalists on…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to tackling food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria. The Vice President said a strengthened collaboration with global bodies and other key stakeholders would go a long way in supporting the efforts of both federal and state authorities. Shettima stated this on Monday when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a delegation from the World Food…

The Police said on Monday that it has arrested a sex worker, Joy Kelvin, who allegedly stabbed a 48-year-old man identified simply as Okafor to death at Jakande Housing Estate in the Lekki area of Lagos State.The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the news in a statement on his X account, said the incident occurred on Monday morning at about 5:30 am. Hundeyin said the deceased…

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that its actions regarding the just-concluded Rivers State Local Government elections were in accordance with an existing Federal High Court ruling. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, dismissed allegations of partisanship, emphasising the force’s commitment to neutrality and non-interference in political matters, both within Rivers State and across the country. According to Adejobi, the statement was issued to address the…

Following reports of arson and vandalism of public facilities in Rivers State after last Saturday’s local government elections, President Bola Tinubu on Monday, urged the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President urged the political actors and their supporters to…

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the protection of local government secretariats in Rivers State following recent threats of attacks by arsonists and vandals. The President’s order comes amid rising concerns over the safety of government properties in the region. In a statement released today, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order while safeguarding public infrastructure. “The Nigeria Police…