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Benue Mother Lost Her Hand to Bandits. Eight Years Later, She Lives in an IDP Camp with Four Children

Martina Atom lost her hand to bandit machetes in Benue and has spent eight years raising four children alone in a displacement camp.

Al-Qaeda Jihadists Kill 15 Soldiers in Attack on Army Base in Northern Benin

Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch killed 15 Beninese soldiers in a raid on an army base near the Niger border.

IHRC Calls for Peace, Unity During Rivers’ State of Emergency

IHRC urges Rivers leaders to prioritize peace and unity during the state of emergency, calling for stable governance in the state.

SERAP Drags Tinubu to Court Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Suspension of Rivers Governor

KEY POINTS SERAP sues President Tinubu over the suspension of Rivers State’s governor, deputy,...

Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas Releases Withheld Local Government Allocations

KEY POINTS Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has released withheld local government allocations,...

Rivers State administrator vows to restore order, reject violence

Ibas pledges to restore law and order in Rivers State, rejecting violence and committing to protect civil liberties during his tenure as administrator

Amaechi Condemns Suspension of Rivers Governor as Unconstitutional

Amaechi condemns the suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning of a constitutional violation and calling for action against the power grab.

Ibas Ekwe: All You Need to Know About Rivers’ New State Administrator

KEY POINTS Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired Chief of Naval Staff, has been...

Bode George Condemns State of Emergency in Rivers

The state of emergency in Rivers State under President Tinubu receives fierce condemnation from Bode George who labels it unconstitutional while accusing the president of evolution into a civilian dictator.

Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibas as Rivers State Administrator

President Tinubu announced Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Administrator of Rivers State through his emergency order to manage political distress in the region.

Rivers Assembly Accuses Fubara of Playing to the Gallery

Rivers Assembly rejected the accusations that they blocked Governor Siminalayi Fubara from delivering the 2025 budget while maintaining his account of performing staged appearances for the public.

Odili: Fubara Stops Wike from Turning Rivers into Private Estate

Rivers State former Governor, Peter Odili, commended Governor Fubara for resisting the political aggression of Wike, to free Rivers people from further unhappiness and years of the administration of confusion and allowing them to enjoy steady governance and happiness.

Amid Crisis, Jonathan Predicts Political Success For Rivers Governor Fubara

Fubara’s leadership is endorsed by Jonathan and he emphasizes getting past political adversity.

Governor Fubara Urges Traditional Rulers to Combat Oil Theft

Governor Fubara calls on traditional rulers to combat oil theft and pipeline vandalism, emphasizing community responsibility for economic stability and development.

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Benue Mother Lost Her Hand to Bandits. Eight Years Later, She Lives in an IDP Camp with Four Children

Martina Atom lost her hand to bandit machetes in Benue and has spent eight years raising four children alone in a displacement camp.

Al-Qaeda Jihadists Kill 15 Soldiers in Attack on Army Base in Northern Benin

Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch killed 15 Beninese soldiers in a raid on an army base near the Niger border.

Nigeria Paid Boko Haram Millions to Free Kidnapped Catholic School Pupils, Intel Sources Say

Intelligence sources say Nigeria paid Boko Haram millions in ransom to free children kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State.

Bandits Move Freely Through Forest Routes in Nasarawa, Kogi and Benue, Residents Say

Residents say bandits move openly through forest corridors linking Nasarawa, Benue and Kogi, displacing more than 14,000 people.