1 week ago Emergency rule: Rivers administrator talks tough, warns mischief

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday, warned political actors and mischief-makers testing his will, while refuting allegations of high-handedness and impunity leveled against him by civil society groups in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas frowned on the myriads of fake Read More

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1 week ago Emergency rule: Rivers judicial commission disputes magistrate’s resignation

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has refuted claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who alleged he resigned in protest over the appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to govern Rivers State. Contrary to George’s widely circulated statement, the JSC said he was compulsorily retired on disciplinary grounds long before Read More

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1 week ago PINL refutes allegation linking firm to Ugborodo oil facility protest

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has refuted allegations linking the firm to a protest at Ogidigben oil field in Ugborodo, read more PINL refutes allegation linking firm to Ugborodo oil facility protest

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3 w. ago Rape: S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor

Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor alongside his co-defendants, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, was discharged and acquitted of rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking by Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday. Omotoso Read More

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3 w. ago English Actor Russell Brand Faces Rape, Sexual Assault Charges, Refutes Allegations

English actor and comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault in connection with incidents alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2005. According to the Metropolitan Police, an investigation into the actor began in September 2023 after several complaints were received. They also urged anyone impacted by the […] The post English Actor Russell Brand Faces Rape, Sexual Assault Charges, Refutes Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Comedian Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault In UK

English actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault related to four separate women between 1999 and 2005. The comedian was interviewed multiple times by police since an investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in September 2023 revealed numerous serious allegations against him. […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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4 w. ago I Was Not Involved In Burning Of Rivers Assembly Complex — Ehie

Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. This is as he said that he has instructed his lawyers to initiate a criminal libel suit […]

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4 w. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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last month State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials

Tribune Online State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials THE weekend in Rivers State under the state of emergency regime was replete with reports, mostly videos of accusations and allegations, from top actors of the ongoing political crisis. Most intriguing was the video by the Head of Service (HOF) of the state, Dr. George Nwaeke who in the video made scathing allegations against his […] State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials Tribune Online

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