Security personnel attached to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (rtd), on Wednesday staged a protest within the Government House premises in Port Harcourt over alleged nonpayment of their entitlements. As reported by Vanguard, the protest, which briefly disrupted activities, erupted as the Administrator’s convoy was being prepared for his urgent trip to Abuja. Witnesses said the aides mistook the departure as a possible relocation of Ibas to the federal capital without settling outstanding allowances. According to sources, the aggrieved operatives, some of whom were captured in videos circulating on social media, threatened to block the…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has called on opposition parties to rally behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of petitions against his election victory. The party said the end of the legal tussle should pave the way for collective efforts in advancing the governor’s reforms, which it described as crucial to economic recovery and development across key sectors. The appeal came after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, formally withdrew his petition before the apex court challenging Aiyedatiwa’s triumph in the November 16, 2024 governorship poll. Ajayi, who was the governor’s main rival…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Wednesday released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE-Internal), 54 days after the conclusion of the exercise. Announcing the results in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, said 818,492 candidates, representing 60.26 per cent of the 1,358,339 that sat for the June/July examination, scored five credits and above, including English and Mathematics. According to him, 1,144,496 candidates, representing 84.26 per cent, also secured five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics. He said, “Number of candidates that registered for the examination is 1,367,210, representing 685,514 Males and 681,696…
Saudi Arabian authorities have freed three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah last month over alleged drug trafficking. The Director of Media and Advocacy of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi, confirmed their release on Wednesday in Abuja. The pilgrims—Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq—regained their freedom after four weeks in custody. According to Babafemi, their release followed weeks of engagements by NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), with Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC). He noted that the intervention had the backing of President Bola…
The six-month emergency rule imposed in Rivers State will officially end tomorrow, bringing to a close a period of federal control aimed at stabilising the troubled oil-rich state. The federal government declared the emergency on March 18, 2025, after political unrest, violent protests, and a breakdown of security threatened governance and public safety. During the period, democratic structures were suspended, and the state was run by appointed officials under the supervision of the presidency. Presidency sources confirmed there are no plans to extend the measure, citing improved security and ongoing preparations to restore democratic governance. Reactions among residents and stakeholders…
Tension flared in Port Harcourt on Tuesday as members of the Rivers State Sports Council staged a protest at the entrance of the Government House over unpaid award entitlements. The demonstrators, comprising coaches and officials, accused the state government of neglecting to settle allowances promised after their participation in the 2025 Ogun Sports Festival. Carrying placards with bold inscriptions, the protesters demanded immediate release of the funds, expressing anger over what they described as deliberate neglect by the administration of Sole Administrator Ibokette Ibas. The disputed allowances stem from the Gateway Games, held in Ogun State between May 16 and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised alarm that the surge in internet fraud is fueling stricter visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians seeking to travel abroad. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the trend is not only destroying the lives of those involved but also denting Nigeria’s global reputation. He noted that this has led to tougher entry conditions for law-abiding citizens. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Monday at an event organised by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs, Olukoyede—represented by Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, CSE Coker Oyegunle—urged young people to abandon fraudulent activities…
The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with murder, with prosecutors announcing Tuesday their intent to pursue the death penalty. Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared in a Utah courtroom wearing a suicide prevention smock as District Judge Tony Graf read out seven charges against him, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. He spoke only to confirm his name and remained silent throughout the proceedings. Kirk, 31, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was killed last week during a campus event in Utah. Authorities…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued eight children suspected to have been stolen from Kano and other northern states by an interstate child trafficking ring. The children, aged between two and 10, were traced to a privately run orphanage in Asaba, Delta State, operated by a senior executive of the Association of Orphanage Operators in Nigeria. According to NAPTIP, more than 70 children, including 15 newborns, were found at the facility, though only eight were positively identified as missing children from Kano. The operation, which the agency described as intelligence-driven, was carried out…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued two women from kidnappers following a gun battle in the Kpaduma III area of Abuja. Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the rescue operation took place around 9:15 p.m. on September 15 along Kobi Village Road. According to her, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, personally led the response team alongside the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Rapid Response Squad, and the Divisional Police Officer of Asokoro Division. “On sighting the police team, the…