Reporting by
Mirabel Itse
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Niger Delta Youths File N500bn Lawsuit Against Tompolo, Tantita Security, Over Unlawful Detention
The nine plaintiffs allege forced labour at a detention facility in Oporoza and want detainees freed and funding blocked.

Fubara Reacts to State of Emergency Declaration
The governor urged Rivers people to stay peaceful, saying he obeyed the courts while assembly members frustrated his peace efforts.

Ekpan Community Suspends Youth President
Uvwie council chairman Anthony Ofoni suspended Victor Edevwe over misconduct and a reported arms arrest, naming Otome Iffie substantive replacement.

Senate Approves Bill Mandating Social Media Companies to Establish Physical Nigerian Offices
Sponsored by Ned Nwoko, the bill also requires bloggers to keep verifiable offices, and now goes to committee.

Tinubu Declares State of Emergency, Appoints Ibok Ete Ibas As Interim Administrator In Rivers State
Governor Fubara, his deputy and all 27 assembly members are suspended for six months, while the judiciary continues functioning.

FG Reclaims Ownership As Wike Revokes PDP’s Land
The minister told chairman Umar Damagun the party ignored notices and owes ground rent from 2006 to 2025.

Gunmen Abduct Five in Delta State, Police Claim Otherwise
Armed men seized victims along Amuchi road in Ukwuani and demanded N10 million, while a tricycle operator escaped captivity.

House of Reps Gifts N705 Million to President Tinubu
Lawmakers raised the sum by donating half their salaries since July 2024, presenting it at an Aso Rock Iftar.

Ukodhiko Launches Multi-Million Naira Empowerment for Isoko Constituents
The scheme will train 70 graduates in air freshener and bleach making and fund 20 small business owners.

Sowore, Viral Corps Member Appear Before LGI in Lagos
Summoned after criticising the Tinubu administration, Uguamaye arrived with lawyers and Sowore, but inspectorate officials never showed up.

Group Commends Olu of Warri’s Leadership, Impact on Community Welfare Amid Economic Challenges
Itsekiri Youth For Good Governance praised the monarch's cash aid, school quiz, bursaries and free medical outreach.

Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara and Deputy
The Assembly has directed its Clerk to publish the misconduct allegations in national newspapers, citing Section 188 of the constitution.

Family Condemns Wike for Disparaging Remarks About Late Edwin Clark
In a statement by Professor C. Clark, the family accused the minister of turning mourning into bitter politics and urged the public to call him to order.

Former Agitators Refutes Allegations Against PAP and Tantita Security Services
The ex-agitators dismissed crime and fraud claims against Tompolo, Otuaro and Pondi, urging Tinubu to increase amnesty programme funding.

Nurse Dies After ‘Accidental Discharge’ of Bullets in Delta State
Isioma Nwayalani was hit as an anti-cult group fired into the air in Okpanam; police have arrested one member.

Rivers APC Calls for Governor Fubara’s Resignation or Impeachment
State chairman Tony Okocha gave a 48-hour ultimatum, accusing the governor of disrespecting President Tinubu amid the state crisis.

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence Against Adamawa Farmer
Sunday Jackson killed a herdsman who attacked him in 2014, and courts ruled he should have fled instead.

Pondi Splashes ₦200 Million Naira Business Grants on Nigerians
The Tantita boss doubled the scheme to 40 entrepreneurs, each receiving ₦5 million at Effurun after 9,000 applications.