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Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

News

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.

Reports

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Niger Delta

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Community

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.