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 Rivers police arrest married man who stabbed his side chic multiple times after rejecting his marriage proposal The police in Rivers state have arrested a 46-year-old man identified as Abi Baragon, who allegedly st@bbed his side chic multiple times, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. In a video that went viral in June 2025, the side chic cried for help after the man left her in a pool of her own blood. In a statement released today October 17, the spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said following the receipt of the viral video, operatives attached to the Human Rights Department, State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port-Harcourt, swiftly swung into action, leveraging intelligence-led Policing and technical support and apprehended the suspect on October 13, 2025 in connection with the crime. ‘’It was alleged that the suspect’s motive for the assault stems from the victim’s rejection of his marriage overtures, prompted by her discovery that the suspe...

  BAYELSA GOV DIRI RESIGNS FROM PDP ALONGSIDE 23 LAWMAKERS Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reportedly resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. This action signals one of the most significant political shake-ups in the state’s recent history. The development was announced by the Governor during the State Executive Council meeting where he addressed some stakeholders at Government House in Yanagoa on Wednesday.  While speaking, the governor said his decision followed “wide consultations and deep reflection on the political direction of the state and the need to align with the national leadership at the center.” The mass resignation represents a major blow to the PDP, which has maintained a stronghold in Bayelsa since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. It also comes amid growing political realignments across the South-South and South-East regions. Earlier this week, Enugu Stat...

 ‎ President Tinubu under pressure to sack Wike as FCT minister. According to multiple insiders, President Bola Tinubu is facing mounting pressure from some of his closest political allies and long-time associates to review his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike According to insiders , members of the Lagos APC elders’ council, also known as the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), have urged Tinubu to realign politically with Governor Siminalayi Fubara , ahead of 2027. ‎ ‎The elders reportedly told the president that Wike had become “a political baggage” and that continuing to associate with him could harm the administration’s reputation and electoral standing in the south-south region. ‎ ‎One of the elders , an 88-year-old long-time political ally of Tinubu, whom the president often consults for advice was said to have personally told him during a private meeting in Lagos that “it is time to do away with Wike.” ‎ ‎The elder, acco...

 COMPLETE THE PROJECT IN ONE MONTH OR GET OUT OF SITE, FUBARA WARNS RAFFOUL  Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Friday ordered Raffoul Nigeria Limited to complete the 6.5-kilometre Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road within one month or face termination. The warning signaled mounting impatience caused by the protracted delay of the road project that also includes a roughly 200-metre bridge. Governor Fubara made the demand during an unscheduled inspection of the site, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Projects, Hebron Wisdom.  “This project was awarded about June 2020 by my predecessor,” Governor Fubara said. “I even went as far as giving them two variations to enable them achieve a good proportion of this job. But to my greatest surprise, there is no progress to show for it.” Governor Fubara noted that the project was evaluated and cancelled under an earlier emergency administration, but said he had given Raffoul “another ...

The photograph the Governor had with Wike and some GDI members  was merely  "a damage control photograph hurriedly arranged by Wike" by Emeka Mba ‎ ‎I said  " the intent was to send a signal of unity , family and oneness to the powers that be in Abuja ;  a clear attempt to dispel recent widely publicised rumors of rift between the Governor, the Assembly and Wikes GDI, which emanated due to Wike and his GDI Family's refusal to join the Governor in the Independence thanksgiving service" ‎ ‎I told you " The powers that be in Abuja, have called Wike to order,  and he now knows the president is now more informed about situations in Rivers state and will not come to his aide again if he allows his GDI people to erode the progress made so far" ‎ ‎I concluded by saying  " Watch out, going forward , you will start seeing positive changes in the behavior of those GDI trouble markers, in their relationship with the Governor"  ‎ ‎And today, ...

 ‎OCJ okocha warns Rivers Assembly against probing Ibas Ete; describes such move as unnecessary witch-hunt. ‎ ‎Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Onueze Okocha, has advised the Rivers State House of Assembly to refrain from probing ex-Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. ‎ ‎Okocha made the call on Monday while speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, urging lawmakers to channel their efforts toward rebuilding the state through robust legislative action rather than engaging in retrospective investigations. ‎ ‎Okocha described such a probe as unnecessary, warning that it could be misconstrued as a witch-hunt, given that Ibas was deployed by the President to perform specific duties and was not accountable to the state legislature. ‎ ‎“I think Ibas deserved some honour and respect; it will be unkind if our lawmakers begin to talk about probing him since they did not appoint him, nor was he reporting to them,” Okocha said. ‎ ‎Th...

 Do Demons Actually Exist?  with real-life experiences and biblical insight, in a conversational tone... The question of whether demons exist is one that has fascinated and scared many for centuries. If you’ve ever felt unexplained fear, strange occurrences, or spiritual battles, you might wonder—are demons really real? According to the Bible, the answer is yes. What the Bible Says Scripture talks about demons as real spiritual beings. In *Matthew 8:16*, Jesus casts out many demons from people, showing they aren’t just myths or symbols.  *Ephesians 6:12* reminds us, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood," but against spiritual forces of evil. And the dramatic story in *Revelation 12:7-9* tells of Satan and his demons being cast down from heaven. Human Experiences Many believers today share personal stories of feeling attacked by negative spiritual forces. One man told me how during a tough time, he experienced sudden nightmares and a deep sense of op...

  10 Ways Lies Can Destroy You   Lying, whether habitually or occasionally, carries a corrosive potential that extends far beyond the immediate deception.  It doesn't just damage the recipient; it systematically dismantles the liar's life, integrity, and future. Here are ten in-depth ways lies can destroy an individual: 1. Erosion of Trust and Reputation Trust is the bedrock of all human relationships—personal and professional. When a lie is exposed, it shatters this foundation. Others will view you as unreliable and manipulative, leading to a complete breakdown of faith in your word.  A tarnished reputation is incredibly difficult to mend, often resulting in social and professional isolation. People will actively avoid relying on you, excluding you from opportunities and important relationships. 2. Mental and Emotional Exhaustion (Cognitive Load) Maintaining a network of lies requires immense cognitive effort.  The liar must constantly remember what they ...