Nigeria, April 16 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing their biological mother and son. The police spokesperson in the state, Odiko ... Read More
Nigeria, April 15 -- From the removal of the erstwhile Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu from office to a federal lawmaker facing backlash over his comment on a student's financial aid request, ... Read More
Nigeria, April 15 -- The price of garri, a popular Nigerian staple, has witnessed a leap for the third time since the beginning of the year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, despite the state government's inte... Read More
Nigeria, April 14 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of Abigail Frederick, a make-up artist, who died in a boat accident, which also claimed the l... Read More
Nigeria, April 12 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has thrown subtle jabs at his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, over what he termed as the "I" projects executed by Mr Wike. Mr Wike, now the F... Read More
Nigeria, April 12 -- A member of the National Assembly from Akwa Ibom State has come under criticism on Facebook for asking a student who begged him for financial assistance to take up menial jobs. T... Read More
Nigeria, April 11 -- Former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, has declared the incumbent, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as the political leader of the oil-rich state, a move that may further worsen hi... Read More
Nigeria, April 11 -- Ninety per cent of primary schools in the oil-rich Rivers State are dilapidated while 75 per cent lack adequate number of teachers, the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said... Read More
Nigeria, April 11 -- Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has advised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to convert the multi-billion naira Christian worship centre in the state to an event centre. ... Read More
Nigeria, April 9 -- From 'Wike-Odili' soured relationship to blackout in Akwa Ibom. The first week of April was eventful in South-south Nigeria. These are major stories from the South-south region la... Read More