The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, on Wednesday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminialayi Fubara, demanding the dismissal of all commissioners and the submission of a new list of nominees for screening and appointment. However, in a swift rebuttal, the state government dismissed the directive, describing it as baseless … Read more
Confidence Chijioke, the vice president of the Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria in Rivers state has been killed by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Chijioke was killed alongside Anayo Ukwu, the driver of the association’s Board of Trustees chairman, Obasi Lawson who was also kidnapped by the gunmen. The incident occurred in the Azumini community … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally defended himself against allegations of sexual harassment by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying at no time did he ever attempt it. Reiterating his respect for women in general, Akpabio, who said he was aware that the matters were in court, strongly insisted on clearing the air of the falsehood trending … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) rose from its second meeting in three days on Wednesday with the approval of N10.299 billion for the procurement of diagnostic kits for diabetes, anti retroviral drugs for resistant HIV/Aids patients, antibiotics, anti hypertensives and anti diabetic medications. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, who briefed newsmen … Read more
The Kafanchan Catholic Archdiocese has confirmed the killing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was kidnapped on Tuesday by suspected bandits. Naija News understands that the suspected bandits abducted Reverend Father Okechukwu around 9.15 pm on Tuesday in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. However, the clergyman was confirmed … Read more
On Wednesday, gunmen launched an attack on a peaceful assembly of youths in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers, who were believed to be supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The group had gathered at a roundabout in Elele to express their solidarity with Fubara when the assault occurred, heightening the already tense political climate … Read more
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has expressed a complicated perspective about Liverpool’s star forward, Mohamed Salah, and his chances for the Ballon d’Or award this year. While Ferdinand acknowledges that Mohamed Salah is currently the front-runner for the award, he also highlights potential pitfalls that could hinder Salah’s candidacy. With an impressive tally of 30 … Read more
A clash between supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, saw four people sustain bullet wounds. Naija News learnt that the clash happened around 7am at Elele roundabout in Ikwerre local government area of the state. The spokesperson of the state … Read more
Popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a lawsuit against social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over alleged defamation. The legal action comes after VDM accused Chinwo of diverting funds from shows without paying her former record label, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee). He also alleged that she violated her … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the Nigeria Police Force has successfully arrested a former officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) who was in the process of selling advanced firearms to bandits operating within the Abuja-Kaduna forests. The identity of the dismissed officer has not been revealed, but his arrest was disclosed on … Read more