…the police officer responsible for Anthony’s death went unpunished. Chukwu urged the Rivers State Government, the police hierarchy and the state Chief Judge to urgently intervene in the matter to enable the family to get justice. He stated, “We are saddened by the sudden death of our brother, master Anthony Obodo, who…

…sustained operations against illegal crude oil bunkering and refining across Imo and Rivers States. On 20 August 2026, in sustained maritime operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, the Nigerian Navy disrupted suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of stolen crude oil around…

…In India, authorities in Uttar Pradesh state said they had recovered 17 bodies from rivers flowing from Nepal, believed to be flood victims. Indian authorities are seeking to identify them, and they are not included in the toll. The post Thousands remain missing as Nepal’s death toll hits 1,000 appeared first on Vangua…

Rivers police arrest hotel workers and friends over guest's d3ath The Rivers State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a hotel in Port Harcourt and friends in connection with the d3ath of a guest identified as Okorite Charles. Charles, who was said to be in his mid-20s, reportedly d!ed under mysterious ci…

…Blades and PC Clough before the Middlesbrough’s Championship encounter with West Brom at Riverside Stadium. Pictures of the two men were displayed on a screen. People also gathered to pay tribute to Seaton Carew FC’s game against FC Hartlepool. PC Blades had been a junior football coach at both teams. Earlier this week…

…Imuran began her career in the Nigeria Women’s Football League with Sunshine Queens and Rivers Angels before moving to France, where she spent two seasons with Stade de Reims. The full-back made 27 league appearances and scored seven goals for the French club before switching to English football with London City Liones…

…Chibueze Oputa equalised for Rangers deep into stoppage time. Last season’s runners-up Rivers United started their campaign in style, edging past Plateau United 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium,Port Harcourt. Abdulrasheed Dabai, and Wasiu Falolu got the goals for the hosts. Kwara United and Kano Pillars played out…

…NYSC members, along the route. The command had said 11 abducted persons, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, were rescued following a joint operation by security personnel, while efforts were ongoing to locate and rescue those still in captivity. Families of some of the victims have since appealed to th…

…According to her, the operation led to the rescue of 11 abducted victims, including the drivers of the two buses. “Preliminary debriefing indicates that most of the rescued victims are NYSC members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja,” she said. Afusat added that the rescued victims were debriefed and, after necessa…

…candidate.For his part, Atiku won the ADC presidential ticket and picked former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.The host of the Ibadan Summit, Makinde, left the PDP for the APM and won its presidential ticket.As it is, the ring leaders of the proposed coalition, Atiku, Obi and Makinde, who sa…

…The man was sh0t today, August 29, along Agip by Ada-George Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to his sister, the v!ctim was chased down by police officers before he was sh9t at. According to her account, he was still breathing after the sh00ting, but she claims officers pulled him out of the vehicle and re…

…was held before the Middlesbrough’s Championship match against West Bromwich Albion at Riverside Stadium. Images of the two officers were shown on the stadium screen as supporters and players remembered them. Tributes were also held at a match between Seaton Carew FC and FC Hartlepool. PC Blades had worked as a junior…

…clarity of purpose. Stephen is now the ADP’s candidate for Okrika Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Known for his community outreach, youth empowerment programmes and advocacy for local development, he noted that ADP’s platform better aligns with his vision for education, infrastructure, healthcare, a…

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised Presiden…

…its airports, including unregulated pickups and passenger solicitation, some involving drivers working across multiple platforms simultaneously. FAAN also dismissed claims that it was in control of fares, saying fares had always existed independently. "We sincerely apologise for the difficulties this caused our passeng…

…access to mental healthcare. “It is equally important to recognise that the causes and drivers of mental illness and suicidal behaviour extend far beyond the traditional boundaries of the health sector. “Mental health is profoundly shaped by the social determinants of health—economic hardship, unemployment and underemp…

…activist VeryDarkMan has showcased the progress of a secondary school project in Ahoada, Rivers State, saying about N290 million has been spent on its construction. The activist shared an update on the project in a viral video, highlighting the classrooms, school clinic, football field, fencing and other facilities. Ve…

…law By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the invitation of social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to speak at its ongoing 66th Annual General…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the delivery of legacy projects by his administration will give the All Progressives Congress an advantage in the forthcoming general elections. Fubara said APC candidates would be able to campaign on the projects delivered by his administration, particularly at the gr…

…and asked them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers. Nepal tourism board officials said most of the missing were likely tourists from India and the Indian diaspora on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus. South Korean government officials said their citi…

…paid pregnant women N10,000 each for attending antenatal care while he was governor of Rivers State. Amaechi disclosed that the money was part of efforts to boost the health of pregnant women because Rivers State was rated second on the maternal-child mortality index while he was governor. Amaechi became the governor o…

…and Zamfara had the complete data. Comparable data were unavailable for Edo, Osun and Rivers. For comparison, available records for the first half of 2025 showed N465.07bn spent under Government House, Governor’s Office and similar executive administration heads, while N92.73bn was recorded for travel and transport. Th…

…husband, commending the sacrifices made during her career and her decision to move from Rivers State to Bayelsa State during the formative years of the state. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was among prominent Nigerians who paid glowing tributes to the retiring Head of Service, describing her as a d…

…a Peace Accord signing for political parties and their candidates in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Faulting their absence, Agada said only the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been interacting with Nigerians. Posting on X, Agada wrote: “The presidential candidates of the APC and the ADC, Presiden…

…this on Tuesday while he spoke as a panellist at the conference in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. In his remarks, VeryDarkMan cautioned that while he wasn’t a professional who was invited to lecture the law professionals on legal matters, he believes his wealth of experience covering insecurity issues in the…