Author: nationalpoint

Three suspected student cult members have been apprehended by operatives of the Rumuolumeni chapter of the Ogbakiri Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) near the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State. The suspects were reportedly intercepted while allegedly shooting sporadically around the university environment. OSPAC operatives pursued them as they attempted to flee into nearby creeks, but they were eventually arrested. The operation was led by the Rumuolumeni OSPAC Chairman, Comrade Kenneth Orlumeni. During the arrest, two rifles were recovered from the suspects. They have since been handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation.…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released the full list of 16 officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria indicted by a Special Investigative Panel over allegations of serious misconduct, including an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Monday, stating that the investigative panel had concluded its assignment and found that the affected officers had cases to answer. According to him, the indicted officers will now be subjected to a military Court Martial in line with established procedures and extant regulations of the Armed…

The Diocese of Kalabari has announced plans to establish Kalabari University, drawing loud applause and jubilation from congregants when the announcement was made by the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Revd. Dr. Boma Peter Briggs. The Bishop disclosed this at the Rededication Service of the Diocese held last Saturday at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine, Abonnema. He said the Diocese had resolved to commence all necessary documentation processes and had constituted a committee to fast-track the take-off of the proposed university, which will be located at Sama Town in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to Bishop…

The people Aweusa Kingdom in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State are calling on relevant authorities to prevail on an oil and gas company Aradel Holdings PLC to address the spill that has devastated the environment in the area. The Monarch, chiefs, elders, women and youths of the community have also accused the company of rebuffing all entreaties for dialogue and negotiations to settle the issue. They are calling on government to intervene and save the community from the harmful effects of the oil spill. Aweusa is an autonomous Kingdom located on a vast Island at the Eastern flank…

Comish Ekiye, pioneer Director-General of the Bayelsa State Broadcasting Corporation, Glory 91.1 FM, is dead. Ekiye passed away at the age of 80 after a brief illness at his Baybridge residence in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. A distinguished public servant and accomplished thespian, the late Ekiye also served as the pioneer General Manager of the Rivers State Television Service (RSTV), Port Harcourt, and was at a time Director of the Rivers State Council for Arts and Culture. Renowned for his versatility, Ekiye was an actor, playwright, broadcaster, television director and producer. He also served as Director of the Nigerian Play House…

In an extraordinary display of courage, resilience, and purpose, Nigerian woman Doris Gomba Obarine has completed a 27-day cross-border trek on foot from Ghana through Togo and the Republic of Benin to Lagos, Nigeria, to advocate for orphans and challenge deep-rooted societal stigma surrounding children who lose their parents. Speaking exclusively with SUNTV Global Channel, Obarine described the journey as both physically exhausting and emotionally transformative, revealing that it was inspired by her personal experience as an orphan and her determination to become a voice for the voiceless. “I have always wanted to help humanity, especially orphans, because I am…

It was a black Tuesday for journalists in Delta State and the Nigerian media space at large as The Punch correspondent, Mr. Matthew Ochei, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a brief illness. Ochei passed on at about 2:00 a.m., aged 43, leaving behind his wife, Mrs. Uche Matthew Ochei, and three children. His remains have since been deposited at a morgue in Ukunzu, his hometown. The sudden death has sent shockwaves through the journalism community in Delta State, where Ochei was widely regarded as a fearless, vibrant and principled reporter whose work stood…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-powered committee to mend internal rifts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Titled the Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation, the group was unveiled Wednesday in Lagos. It was set up to foster unity and “renewed hope” among aggrieved members. Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni is the chairman of the committee, with former legal adviser Muiz Banire serving as secretary. The team includes influential figures such as Governors Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Uba Sani (Kaduna), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), alongside federal ministers Adegboyega Oyetola…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of Bonny Local Government Area of accelerated development, acknowledging that political turbulence slowed the pace of governance during the first 23 months of his administration. Governor Fubara gave the assurance on Saturday in Bonny during a reception organised in his honour by the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III (Perekule XI), and the Grand Bonny Chiefs’ Council. The governor was in the ancient kingdom to witness the Iria Ceremony of Her Royal Highness, Queen Paula Tamunoipirinye Pepple, wife of the…

As the world marks the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Amaclare Connect & Development Initiative has urged government, technology companies, and communities to intensify efforts to curb the rising tide of online abuse targeting women and girls. At a stakeholders’ workshop themed “Safe Online Spaces for All – End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls,” the Executive Director of Amaclare, Mrs. Loretta Ahuokpeme, warned that digital violence is fast becoming one of the most widespread forms of modern abuse. She said online platforms originally designed for learning, expression, and innovation were increasingly being misused for harassment,…