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A soldier on guard at the FIPL Power Station at Alode in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State has reportedly shot dead a suspected armed assailant. Reports said the deceased was among three men armed with cutlasses that confronted the solider with an aim to disarm him and snatch his rifle. The soldier was said to have responded swiftly, gunning down one of the suspects, while the other two escaped. The military authorities in Port Harcourt were yet to make an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

PRESS STATEMENT KFM WANTS COORDINATED GOVERNANCE IN KALABARI The Kalabari Media Forum (KMF) has called for the activation of the natural leadership models of the Kalabari people to support the political administrations in the Kalabari speaking Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The call was contained in a communique signed by Alabo Dagogo Clinton and Mr Awolayeofori Harry McMorrison, Chairman and Secretary respectively of KMF after the first quarterly meeting of the pan-Kalabari media support group in Port Harcourt According to the statement, given the governance deficit across Nigeria, it has become imperative for the traditional institutions to fully participate…

“THE IJAW NATIONAL CONGRESS (INC) ELECTION AND OKABA’S ADHOC COMMITTEE. PRESS STATEMENT BY IJAW WOMEN: A CALL FOR JUSTICE, ORDER, AND THE DEFENCE OF IJAW INSTITUTIONS The Ijaw Women of conscience across the homeland and diaspora rise at this defining moment with clarity, courage, and resolve.We are custodians of life, memory, and moral order. When institutions are bent and processes are distorted, silence becomes complicity. We refuse complicity. WE REJECT DELIBERATE AMBIGUITYWe have taken note of the announcement of an “Ad Hoc Committee” reportedly constituted on 13th April 2026; the same day as the deeply disputed Ijaw National Congress (INC)…

The crisis within the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated, with senior party figures trading accusations over the emergence of the state chairman. Speaking with journalists in Benin City, Senatorial Leader of the party and member of its National Executive Council (NEC), Roland Owie, accused former national chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, of attempting to impose loyalists on the party in the state. Owie stated that the chairmanship position had earlier been zoned to Edo South Senatorial District and subsequently micro-zoned to Oredo Local Government Area. According to him, the zoning arrangement led to the emergence of…

The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, describing it as a painful loss to Edo State and the nation. In a condolence message, the governor paid tribute to the late officer as a proud son of Edo State who gave his life in service to Nigeria. He said Braimah’s courage and sense of duty stood out, noting that he remained committed to the peace and unity of the country until the very end. Governor Okpebholo described the fallen general as a symbol of sacrifice and dedication,…

Stakeholders from the water sector, civil society, and labour organisations have converged on Ibadan for a one-day training on legislative bill drafting aimed at advancing water justice in Ekiti, Oyo, and Lagos states. The training, organised by the Ecumenical Water Network Nigeria under its project, “Voices for Water Justice in Ekiti, Lagos and Oyo States of Nigeria,” took place at the Conference Hall of the Institute of Church and Society. It brought together union leaders, policy advocates, and water sector experts to strengthen advocacy against water privatisation and promote equitable access to water. In his opening remarks, the Director of…

Recent public reactions describing the current situation within the Ijaw nation as a setback reflect a deep and growing concern among our people. These voices must not be ignored or dismissed. They represent the conscience of a people committed to justice, order, and collective dignity. The strength of the Ijaw nation has always rested on unity, respect for due process, and strict adherence to our constitutional and institutional frameworks. All stakeholders: political leaders, traditional rulers, business leaders, youth constituencies, women leaders, and community voices, bear a collective responsibility to safeguard the integrity and credibility of the Ijaw National Congress (INC)…

PROTOCOLS 1. Our dear leader, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander‑in‑Chief of the Armed Forces, on behalf of the Government of Assured Prosperity and the good people of Bayelsa State, I wholeheartedly welcome you to the Glory of all Lands. 2. We believe firmly that Your Excellency is a friend of Bayelsa State, and, judging by the multitude gathered here to express their gratitude and love, we are confident that you will recognise the depth of our appreciation for taking time from your congested schedule to inaugurate these landmark projects. You are, indeed, a fitting witness to history. 3. …

…inaugurates key projects in Bayelsa President Bola Tinubu assured on Friday that his administration would defeat terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria. He made this assurance during a one-day working visit to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where he commissioned several significant legacy projects. Speaking at a town hall meeting following the inauguration ceremony, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of democracy’s dividends reaching the people. He highlighted the collaborative spirit between the federal and state governments, stating, “Development advances further, faster, when the federal government and the state government work in partnership and towards a shared purpose.” Among the inaugurated projects was a…

Nearly three years after the deadline for its expected adoption, Edo State’s roadmap for integrating the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, the State Action Plan (SAP), remains unsigned on the desk of Governor Monday Okpebholo.As of April 2026, this critical framework, designed to domesticate United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, is gathering dust while over a dozen other Nigerian states have already implemented similar plans.Advocates, including the Journalists for Peace Network and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Nigeria), are highlighting the significant cost of this “Edo Delay.” They argue that the unsigned SAP represents a missed opportunity for…