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Political unrest in Rivers State escalated as thugs set fire to two local government secretariats following the swearing-in of new council chairmen. Armed attacks and explosive detonations occurred in Eleme and Emohua, raising concerns about safety and political stability in the region. In...
Tension flared in Rivers State as the newly-built Ikwerre Local Government Secretariat was allegedly set on fire by unknown assailants. The incident has raised concerns about security and accountability, prompting an investigation while sparking debate on the implications for public safety and...
Canadian woman Adrienne Munju was arrested in Lagos for trafficking 35.20 kg of synthetic cannabis to fund her Master’s degree. The NDLEA reported multiple drug seizures across Nigeria, including opioids and more cannabis, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. A...
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from all 23 local government areas in Rivers State. This decision, conveyed by the new Commissioner of Police, aims to maintain neutrality amid recent political developments and ensure the smooth...
Richard, the only son of former Women Affairs Minister Dame Pauline Tallen, has passed away at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja. The 42-year-old died on October 6 after being hospitalized in the ICU. The cause of death remains undisclosed. He is survived by his wife and three children. Richard...
A tragic incident unfolded in Lagos State when 30-year-old Motunrayo Olaniyi allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death during a domestic dispute. After the altercation, he set their home ablaze. Motunrayo sustained injuries and is now in police custody as investigations continue...
An explosion rocked the APC secretariat in Rivers State hours before local government elections. Suspected arsonists, allegedly linked to Governor Fubara's supporters, detonated dynamite at the site. The incident adds tension as both APC and PDP announced non-participation in the elections...
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the RCCG defended Bishop David Oyedepo against criticism for receiving a Rolls Royce and N1 billion on his 70th birthday. Adeboye emphasized that clergymen should not live in poverty and argued that society would blame them if they died poor. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the...
Survivors of a boat accident in Gwajibo, Niger State, provided conflicting accounts of the disaster, attributing it to either warning signals or a sudden windstorm. With at least 93 bodies recovered, officials emphasize the importance of life jackets and improved safety measures to prevent...
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of RCCG, has advised Christians on handling situations where pastors refuse to accept tithes. Speaking at the RCCG Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye addressed the controversy surrounding tithing and urged believers not to leave their churches if their pastors...
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