The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a viral audio message and accompanying photograph purportedly showing four female kidnappers disguised as traders, describing the image as Artificial Intelligence-generated. The photograph, which circulated widely on social media and was seen by our correspondent, shows thr…
…April 2026, the Navy had conducted more than 580 intelligence-driven operations across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River and Lagos states. The operations, he said, resulted in the recovery of over 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, the arrest of more than 91 suspects, t…
…to ensure that their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on any journey. “Drivers are also urged to avoid conveying flammable or hazardous materials inside passenger compartments or in unsafe conditions, and to carry out regular vehicle maintenance to prevent mechanical failures that could lead to devastat…
…Gate International School, Eligbolo Campus, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Rivers State Government has ordered the reopening of the school. The state government suspended the operations of the school in April following the death of the toddler, who reportedly died on March 17 after a bookshelf collapsed on he…
…an attempted act of crude oil theft targeting critical oil infrastructure in Bonny, Rivers State, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets under Operation Delta Sentinel. Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, made this known on Thursday saying, “Personnel of…
…manufacturers and black markets where such weapons are sold, describing them as key drivers of insecurity. Disu further urged stricter security around police armouries, warning that some security personnel had been implicated in the illegal sale of weapons. “We need to go back and look at our armouries, who is manning…
…justice after his sister was allegedly k!lled by her boyfriend over infidelity in Rivers Sunday Igbiri, the brother to Caroline Igbiri, who was allegedly k!lled by her boyfriend has demanded justice. Police arrested the suspect identified as Richard Nangibo for allegedly k!lling Caroline during a domestic dispute over…
…motor boy were burnt to de@th. The fire also engulfed three other trucks, k!lling their drivers and motor boys. In all, six people lost their lives in the incident," security analyst, Zagazola Makama disclosed. The affected trucks, bearing registration numbers from Jigawa State, Lagos State and the Federal Capital Ter…
…percent), Niger (43.83 percent), and Benue (40.83 percent). But Katsina (19.15 percent), Rivers (23.81 percent) and Imo (24.60 percent) recorded the slowest rise in food inflation on a Year-on-Year basis. “On a Month-on-Month basis, however, June 2026 food inflation was highest in Katsina (16.82 percent), Kebbi (9.79 p…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man identified simply as Richard for allegedly killing his lover, Caroline Sunday, during a domestic dispute over allegations of infidelity in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly began after the suspect confronted t…
…that performance in office depends largely on the backing of the President. The former Rivers State governor disclosed that he often tells his wife to keep praying for President Tinubu's continued support for the FCT Administration. "I've said to so many people, I was a governor, and I was a minister before. You can be…
Man arrested for allegedly beat!ng girlfriend to de@th in Rivers The police in Rivers State have arrested a 30-year-old man identified as Richard Emmanuel for allegedly k!llling his female lover, Caroline Sunday, over infidelity accusation at Abraham Street, Eneka community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the st…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the management of Heirs Energies Limited to appear before it over a petition filed by the Omuohia Community in Igwuruta Town, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The House directed the company’s management to appear before lawmakers on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10…
At least 123 drivers across Kano State have been charged to court following their arrest by the state police command for allegedly driving vehicles without registration plates or with concealed number plates as part of its ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state. The command…
…government areas of the state since the commencement of the operation and that all drivers had been charged to court. "This is not a mere traffic violation. It is a deliberate tactic employed by criminals to create anonymity, commit crime and evade detection," the commissioner said. "The Kano State Police Command under…
Two suspected thieves nabbed for stealing household items in Rivers community Two suspected thieves have been apprehended in Buguma, Rivers State, after they were allegedly caught stealing cooking pots and electrical wires from an unoccupied house. According to reports, the owner of the house lives in Port Harcourt, le…
…Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa. The Lagos State Government has also continued to advise residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer neighbourhoods.
…Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa. Watch video here: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐠𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 Torrential rainfall has left Agbado Road in Ogun State submerged, cutting off a major alternative route linking several Lagos-Ogun border c…
Electrician electrocuted while repairing transformer in Rivers An electrician has reportedly d!ed after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work on a transformer in Mbodo Aluu, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026. According to eyewitnesses, the electrician was repairing electrical cabl…
…Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. NiMet explained that the combination of continuous rainfall and already waterlogged ground conditions is expected to trigger widespread flash floods. It expressed worrie…
…lift he once operated. Marshall, from Bane community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, had always wanted to study law. According to him, the desire began in his secondary school days, driven by a passion to stand up for his people and defend those whose rights were being trampled upon. But dreams do not a…
…of airport parking rules. The minister explained that airport regulations require drivers to remain behind the wheel while using the drop-off area and that unattended vehicles are liable to enforcement action because of the security risks they pose. According to Keyamo, the police driver briefly returned to the vehicle…
…was recently kidnapped, shared that the incident unfolded on her way from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Lady Recalls Heartbreaking Ordeal With Kidnappers Meanwhile, the kidnappers cleared her rent, which was estimated at 2 million naira and due for payment, alongside emptying her bank account. Additionally, they u…
By Daniel Abia Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed budget of N1.854 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as a "Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development." Presenting the Appropriation Bill before lawmakers on Friday, Governor Fubara sa…
Car hire drivers at Lagos airport lament as FAAN approves only 2020 Model and newer vehicles for operations going forward (video) Cab drivers at the Local and international airports in Lagos State have cried out following an alleged new directive from the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria FAAN that only cars from 2…