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* Arrest two suspected child traffickers, rescue 2 children Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have rejected N1m bribe offer and arrested two suspected child traffickers. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, who made the disclosure via a recent press statement said the operatives also rescued two children, aged 4 and 3 from the suspects. The PPRO said operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department had on February 4, 2025, arrested a 32-year-old woman, Confidence Odoh of Umuanyo Eziobodo, Owerri West LGA, for allegedly abducting her ex-neighbor’s three-year-old son, Nzubechi Udodiri on February 1, 2025, while the child was playing right…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central in the upper legislative chambers of the National Assembly has levelled grave allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Senator who made the allegation in an interview with Arise Television alleged that the Senate President not only harboured unwelcome advances towards her, but also resorted to systematic abuse of power by blocking her motions on the Senate floor. She said in that television interview that her ordeal began more than a year ago at Akpabio’s residence in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State during an innocuous visit, when Akpabio led her and her…

The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo wants Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief (Barr) Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike to apologise to the reinstated paramount ruler of Rumuepirikom Community in Obio/Akpor LGA, Eze Anthony Owabie. Recall that Eze Owabie, was dethroned by Wike during his tenure as governor of the state, but was recently reinstated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the rightful paramount ruler of the community. The Council chairman, who urged the FCT Minister to render the apology when he visited the palace of the paramount ruler to congratulate him on his reinstatement…

Okpo Club of Nigeria, a socio-cultural group of Ikwerre lawyers in Rivers state has joined forces with the Ikwerre people umbrella body, Ogbakor Ikwerre to affirm that the Ikwerres are not Igbos. The law group reportedly issued a public statement which stated that, “the House aligns itself, approved and joined the Ogbakor Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality in the said publication of 20th day of January, 2025.” “Sequel to the action of Senator Mbata who willingly identified himself as an Igbo man cum his subsequent election as its President General and the fallout of his action and the election and subsequent publication…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down several businesses across the state for breaching the state’s environmental regulations. The reported crackdown of the agency focused on noise pollution and the unlawful siting of gas refilling plants in unauthorized places. Among the businesses sealed were hotels, religious centers, gas plants and factories found to be violating the state environmental laws. Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, LASEPA’s General Manager explained that the purpose of the enforcement exercise was to safeguard public health and safety. “Environmental violations, including noise pollution and the illegal siting of gas refilling plants, pose serious risks to lives and…

The Rivers State Police Command has banned the illegal practice of officers Subletting their official barracks accommodation to their colleagues after being retired/transferred out of the command. A wireless message from the state command dated February 25, 2025 stated that the state police authorities have prohibited officers from selling or purchasing barracks accommodation from among officers of the command. The memo with reference number CB:4001/RVS/VOL.60A/122, reads, “Order and directives. COMPOL (Commissioner of Police) has observed with dismay the way and manner police officers are illegally selling barracks accommodation to fellow officers when retired/transferred out of the command or relocating from…

By: Our Correspondent Why Buhari, Others Were Absent In APC NEC Meeting Reasons have started to emerge as to why former President Muhammadu Buhari and immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai and former Transportation Minister Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi didn’t attend the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Our Correspondent gathered in Abuja, the nation’s capital that Buhari’s spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu reportedly said that the former President received his invitation to the meeting very late.In an interview with the BBC Hausa programme, Garba Shehu said, “Buhari Received His…

Carry Ogoni People Along, Gov Fubara Tells Environment Minister Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed the need for full participation of Ogoni people in the ongoing remediation exercise of their polluted lands and environment to give them a sense of ownership for the projects being executed to better their lives. The governor, who emphasized the people’s inclusion in the exercise last Monday while receiving the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal and his delegation at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital also stated that their inclusion in the decision-making processes would ensure a sense of ownership…

Peeved by Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s continuous disregard and disdain for the rule of law and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike has condemned the governor’s contemptuous display of impunity. A press statement by media aide to Speaker Martins Amaewhule circulated in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, said that the House, which expressed its displeasure during its 122nd Legislative Sitting of the Second Session last Wednesday also directed Clerk of the House to publish a disclaimer to the illegal appointments by…

Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Stakeholders for Integrity and Good Governance (SHIG), a pro Fubara political support group, Rev (High Chief) Standfast Robinson Arugu has lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the smooth conduct of the local government elections through out the state. In an exclusive chat with this online newspaper over the weekend in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, he observed that the election was devoid of violence, even with the absence of the Police. “It was so smooth that, inspite of the absence of the Police, the people trooped out joyously to cast their votes.…