Sowore: SERAP Urges Tinubu to Stop DSS Threat to Ban X
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the State Security Service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), to immediately withdraw its implied threat to ban the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The threat was made in response to a tweet by […]
Relief International Africa to Take Legal Action Against RIWAMA Over Sanitation Restriction
Relief International Africa has warned the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) against enforcing movement restrictions during the state’s monthly sanitation exercise, describing the directive as unconstitutional. RIWAMA had declared that every last Saturday of the month would be a compulsory sanitation day, with movement barred between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m but in a […]
Court Dismisses Bid To Stop Rivers LG Elections
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Thursday, August 28, has dismissed a motion ex parte seeking to halt the conduct of the August 30 local government council elections in the state. Presiding Judge, Justice Stephen Jumbo, ruled that the application filed by Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Williams Abayomi-Stanley, against President Bola […]
Fresh Outcry as Victory Estate Comes Under Fresh Threat
Residents of Victory Estate, Rumuosi, along the Port Harcourt International Airport Road are calling for help again as they have been besieged by armed invaders. This tension erupted this morning, following fresh threats of another invasion by armed men backing suspected land grabbers identified as Colonel Ogwumerum Eke, Lord C. Nwosu, Chief Mike (aka Edo […]
Comfort Emmanson Lands ₦500K Job, Luxury Trip After Court Discharge
Days after her discharge from court over the controversial Ibom Air incident, Comfort Emmanson has received a generous offer from Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Ossai announced the offer via social media, inviting Emmanson to Delta State for an all-expense-paid trip and a ₦500,000 monthly job […]
Court Grants Bail to Ahoada East LGA CSO Accused of Assault
The Chief Security Officer of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Mr. Hector Ekeakita, and Chief of Staff, Mr. Aloni Olodi, have been granted bail by a Port Harcourt Magistrate’s Court.Speaking to newsmen, Counsel to the defendants, Innocent Nwodoh, said they were not charged with attempted murder contrary to some reports and clarified that his clients […]
Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Legality Of President’s Action In Rivers State
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned to October 13, 2025, a suit filed by the civil society organisation, Initiative for Freedom, Conflict Prevention and Social Integration, challenging the legality of President Bola Tinubu’s actions in Rivers State, including the appointment of a Sole Administrator. The adjournment is to allow President Tinubu, […]
Security Blocks Sen. Natasha From Entering NASS
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been prevented from entering the premises of the National Assembly complex. Her vehicle arrived at the complex at about 12:20 pm but was stopped by security personnel at the gate. She, alongside activists Aisha Yesufu, Randy Peters and others, alighted from their vehicles and walked towards the National Assembly complex. Also […]
Court Reserves Sentencing in Murder, Rape Case of 9-Year-old Girl in Khana
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has reserved sentencing in the case of Tombari Eedey Taol, who was convicted for the rape and murder of nine-year-old Eedeebari Littia Gonis in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Tombari was found guilty on December 17, 2024, in Suit No. PHC/785C/2019, for murder, unlawful sexual […]
Court Bars Sole Administrator from Inaugurating New Rivers State Services Commission Members
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued a restraining order preventing the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, from inaugurating the newly confirmed chairman and members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, pending the determination of a lawsuit challenging their appointment. Presiding Judge, Justice Frank […]
Court Throws Out Iyabo Ojo’s ₦1B Defamation Case Against Lizzy Anjorin
In a significant legal ruling, a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikoyi has dismissed a high-profile ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo against her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin. The presiding judge, Justice Olabisi Akinlade, struck out the case after determining that it was fundamentally flawed due to multiple procedural violations in […]
Bayelsa Court Sentences Four to Death for Taxi Driver Murder
A Bayelsa State High Court has issued a death sentence to four individuals implicated in the murder of a taxi driver, Mr. Olarenwaju Ajayi. The incident occurred during a trip to Onne, Rivers State. The ruling, delivered by Justice Patience Diri at the High Court Two in Yenagoa, found Sunday Imoh Essien, Opena Akpabio, Odogha […]