Lagos Law Mandates Support for Pregnant Women Abandoned by Partners
Men who impregnate women outside marriage in Lagos State may be legally compelled to provide financial and material support throughout pregnancy, under provisions of the state’s criminal law. According to Section 277 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, a man responsible for a pregnancy is required to ensure the welfare of the woman until […]
Edo Govt Moves to Rebuild Ekpoma Shops After Fire Outbreak, Tightens Security
The Edo State Government has announced plans to immediately rebuild shops destroyed by a fire outbreak at the Ekpoma Police Division, following heightened tension in the area linked to recent security challenges. Governor Monday Okpebholo made the commitment during an on-the-spot assessment of the damage to the affected shops, which were reportedly constructed by the […]
Tinubu Won’t Sacrifice Wike for Fubara in Rivers Crisis, Says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unlikely to sacrifice the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the lingering political crisis in the state. Fayose made the assertion during an exclusive interview on Arise Television aired on Tuesday, […]
Distraught Makoko Residents Cry Out Over Violent Demolitions
Distraught Makoko Residents Cry Out Over Violent Demolitions Residents of the Ilaje Aiyetoro community in Yaba LCDA are reeling from a recent demolition exercise that has left hundreds homeless. The displaced families allege that the operation was carried out with excessive force, resulting in the total loss of shelter and the separation of […]
Two Lawmakers Drop from Fubara Impeachment Plot
Two Lawmakers Drop from Fubara Impeachment Plot In a significant twist to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, two members of the House of Assembly have officially withdrawn their support for the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma State […]
Police Recover Kidnap Victim’s Corpse, Arrest Suspect in Rivers
Police Recover Kidnap Victim’s Corpse, Arrest Suspect in Rivers Police in Rivers State have arrested 26-year-old Goodnews Iberi in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Rita Special Eleonu, a 25-year-old woman from the Rumuekini Community. The arrest was made on January 8, 2026, by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit following a […]
Police Summon Danagogo over Alleged Plot to Kill Wike
Police Summon Danagogo over Alleged Plot to Kill Wike Former Rivers SSG Tammy Danagogo has been Summoned by Police Over Alleged Assassination Plot Against Wike Following Leaked Call. The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force has requested the presence of Danagogo for interrogation regarding a leaked audio recording that purportedly […]
Joint Nigeria-Niger Operation Foils Bandit Raid in Sokoto
Joint Nigeria-Niger Operation Foils Bandit Raid in Sokoto In a successful joint operation late Saturday into early Sunday, January 11, 2026, security forces neutralized a group of bandits attempting to raid Abara village in Sokoto State’s Sabon-Birni LGA. After receiving credible intelligence, Nigerian troops and local vigilantes from Abara and Kyalkyale mobilized quickly […]
Ex-Ekiti Gov Dumps SDP for APC
Ex-Ekiti Gov Dumps SDP for APC Former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, has officially defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He formalized the move by participating in the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise at his country home in Ifaki Ekiti on Sunday. The announcement […]