Suspected Kidnappers Operating in Rivers, Enugu, Others Arrested in Delta
Some suspected kidnappers whose base of operation cuts across Rivers, Enugu, and Imo States, including Delta State, have been arrested by Delta State Police Command. Following their arrest on 16 May, an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the group of kidnappers. Recalling the arrest on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the command, Bright Edafe, said the […]
House Of Reps Apologize For JAMB Failure
The House of Representatives has issued a public apology to Nigerians following the widespread failure recorded in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The apology was delivered by Hon. Oforji Oboku, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies, during a press conference […]
Thief Apprehended After Stealing Church Properties In Eliozu
In the early hours of Tuesday, a petty thief was apprehended near the Eliozu Police Post, close to the police caravan. The suspect was caught attempting to flee from the Christ Apostolic Church Arena, where he had allegedly broken in to steal sound equipment, including speakers and other instruments. Eyewitnesses reported that the thief was […]
JAMB to Publish UTME Resit Results for 379,000 Candidates on Wednesday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of 379,000 candidates who sat for the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. This examination was rescheduled due to technical and human errors that occurred during the initial UTME, particularly in Lagos and the South-East states, affecting approximately 379,997 candidates. […]
Court Ruling Paves Way for HRM O.I. Gabriel’s Coronation in Ogbokuma After 98 years
The residents of Omo-Okuogha, Ediiny, Ogbalema, and Ogbokuma communities in the Abua/Odual Local Government Area celebrated a momentous occasion last sunday as His Royal Majesty, Ogwuor Ilode Gabriel, was inaugurated as king in a grand ceremony, thus concluding an extraordinary leadership gap that had hindered progress in the community. The crowning ceremony, held at the […]
Eze Orlumeni Urges Peace Amid Protest
The traditional ruler of Rumuolumeni community in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness, Eze Orlumeni, has appealed to indigents of the community who protested at the gate of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education over unemployment, to remain calm. Eze Orlumeni, who made the appeal in an interview with our […]
Kebetkache Backs Ogoni Community Against Firm as Oil Spill Displaces Families
Disturbed by the neglect of B-Dere Community in Ogoniland, Rivers State, days after a devastating oil spill incident, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has called on the oil company, Renaissance Africa Energy, the government, and regulatory agencies to halt the oil flow, carry out a full cleanup, and compensate families, especially women for the […]
Davido Hosts Highlife Legend
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently had a memorable meeting with legendary highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos, marking a significant moment of connection between two generations of Nigerian music icons. Videos capturing the encounter, shared on Instagram on Monday, showcased Davido warmly greeting Chimezie, known for his distinctive “Zigima” sound, […]
Otuwarikpo to Traditional Rulers: Our Primary Responsibility Is to Maintain Peace
His Royal Majesty Ny’údū Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, of Upata Kingdom, Rivers State, has called on traditional rulers across Nigeria to take primary responsibility for maintaining peace and order in their communities. Speaking during a town hall dialogue in Uyo on Monday with members of the Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers and other visiting […]