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Mechanic turned church messenger gets amazing gift from Nigerian cleric

Nigeria, April 17 -- Ex-auto mechanic who resigned to serve as church messenger has been gifted a four-bedroom bungalow by a Nigerian cleric and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeom... Read More


Junior Pope: Remains of make-up artist interred in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, April 17 -- The remains of Abigail Frederick, a make-up artist, who died in a boat accident, which also claimed the life of the Nollywood star, Junior Pope, were on Monday laid to rest in Akw... Read More


Police arrest woman who faked own kidnap for N4.8m ransom

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Police in Edo State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested three kidnap suspects, including a woman, who allegedly faked her kidnap for N4.8 million. In a statement posted on X ... Read More


Police arrest two suspects for killing mother, son

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


Shaibu's sack, Fubara-Wike politics, Delta secret amoury, other South-south top stories

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


Despite gov't intervention, price of garri soars in Akwa Ibom

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


Junior Pope: Governor Eno visits family of late Nollywood make-up artist

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


Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili

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


Federal lawmaker under fire over comment on student's request for financial aid

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


More troubles for Wike, as Odili declares Fubara as Rivers political leader

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