Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi as the new Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. The announcement was made in an official government statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment takes effect immediately. … Read more
A militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM), has warned the federal government to bring a lasting solution to the political crisis in Rivers State or face a harsh attack on the major source of the economy of the country. The group also warned various players involved in the crisis to sheathe their swords, saying … Read more
Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has assigned positions to the newly appointed Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) following the retirement of their predecessors over allegations of age falsification and violations of service rules. Naija News recalls that the Police Service Commission (PSC) recently appointed six new DIGs: Sadiq Idiris Abubakar, Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, … Read more
Udom Emmanuel, former governor of Akwa Ibom State, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N700 billion fraud. Sources noted that Emmanuel was taken into custody shortly after arriving at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday around 12:30 pm. The former governor had visited the … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has condemned the invasion of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters in Alausa by its armed personnel, describing the incident as unfortunate, while promising to investigate and hold those responsible accountable. Following the impasse between the Sam Ethnan Base and Ikeja Electric over N4 billion unpaid bills and the … Read more
The federal government has approved a technical committee to streamline a robust mechanism for the provision of financial education for women as part of measures to empower them. Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, made the disclosure in Abuja, Thursday, at an event organised by the commission to commemorate … Read more
Justice Serifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), has scheduled May 2, 2025, for the judgment in the trial of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver Andrew Ominnikoron, who is accused of murdering his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. The judge set the date after the prosecution, led by Lagos State … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, which ranked Nigeria as the sixth most terrorism-affected country worldwide. The DHQ criticized the March 5 report, stating that no external organization could provide a more accurate account of Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts than the country’s security agencies. Speaking in Abuja, the Director of … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has admitted to killing civilians in the Zamfara community during an air bombardment of suspected bandits’ hideouts. The service stated that its findings confirmed 11 members of the vigilante group were unintentionally killed, while another 11 sustained injuries ranging from fractures to minor shrapnel wounds. In a statement, Deputy Director … Read more
Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as the militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to attack oil installations over the ongoing political crisis and the alleged withholding of the state’s federal allocation. Naija News reports that the group also issued a stern warning to non-indigenes, urging them to leave the state for their … Read more