Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Nigeria: Rivers ADC Member Alleges Wike's Group Burnt Family Residence

[Premium Times] The police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) member in Rivers State, Isaiah Thomas, claims that members of the Rainbow Coalition, a political group led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, burned his family residence in Ikwerre Local Government Area. Thomas alleged the attack targeted his family and tenants due to his political activities with the ADC.

According to Thomas, his mother, grandmother, and tenants were injured and lost property in the incident. He vowed to continue holding ADC meetings at the compound despite the incident. The police are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire.

Written by urgent.news from AllAfrica's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at allafrica.com →

More in World

P1 priority for parent volunteers, 28 years on: Is it relevant—or fair?

The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism.

  • Parent volunteers have been prioritized for 28 years in Singapore's primary school registration.
  • Scheme criticized for being transactional and privileging parents with more resources.
  • MOE reports 1/3 of primary schools offer the scheme, with stability over recent years.

More from Friday 21 August →