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Police arrest suspect for holding 15-year-old for three days after alleged sexual assault

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The police in Cross River State have arrested a man and launched a manhunt for other suspects over the alleged sexual assault and unlawful confinement of a 15-year-old girl in Cala... Read More


Police launch manhunt after mob kills alleged motorcycle thief

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have launched a manhunt for members of a mob who allegedly beat and set ablaze an unidentified man accused of attempting to steal a motorcycle in Uyo.... Read More


Peter Obi, Duke, others join Amaechi at late mother's vigil Mass

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Presidential candidates Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) were among prominent Nigerians who joined former Go... Read More


2027: 'I'm ready to die for Nigeria,' Peter Obi tells supporters

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has told Nigerians supporting his political movement that he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrif... Read More


After prolonged crisis, Fubara signs first budget as Rivers governor

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, signed the N1.85 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, in what could mark a new phase in his administration's relationsh... Read More


2027: If Tinubu loses, Atiku, Obi will come for my head - Wike

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has offered perhaps his clearest explanation yet for his relentless campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election: he believes a defeat could make... Read More


Police dismiss four officers over fatal shooting of motorist

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- Four police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a student and motorist, Anthony Obodo, during a pursuit in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have been dismissed from the Nigeria ... Read More


PUNCH correspondent in Akwa Ibom dies

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- Patrick Odey, the Akwa Ibom State correspondent of The PUNCH newspaper, has died. Mr Odey died on Tuesday morning after a period of illness. He was a member of the Correspondents... Read More


Police to dismiss, prosecute officers over alleged killing of motorist - Commissioner

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- The police officers accused of shooting dead a motorist, Anthony Obodo, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will be dismissed and prosecuted, the Commissioner of Police in the state, O... Read More


Why our fares for Uyo routes are high - Ibom Air

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Air, has explained the differences in its ticket prices, saying fares on its Uyo routes are influenced by strong passenger demand and reduce... Read More