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GROUP HAILS PRESIDENT TINUBU ON APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS OTUARO AS PAP ADMINISTRATOR

A group, the Niger Delta Liberation Force – NDLF Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Zone has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Chief Dennis Otuaro as the new Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program, saying he is a square peg in a square hole.

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Sports

Boniface Returns To Training After Injury Layoff

Victor Boniface has resumed training with his club after recovering from injury, boosting hopes of his imminent return to competitive action. Reports indicate that the striker has been gradually reintegrated into team sessions and could feature in upcoming fixtures. His return is expected to strengthen the attacking options for his side. Team officials expressed optimism

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Sports

Ajayi Confident West Brom Can Finish Strong

Semi Ajayi has expressed confidence that West Bromwich Albion F.C. can finish the season strongly despite recent inconsistent results. The defender said the team remains focused on securing a positive end to the campaign and improving their defensive record. He added that unity within the squad will be key to achieving their objectives. Ajayi also

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Community General

FG Reroutes Coastal Highway Through Ogoniland

The Federal Government has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland in honour of late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced this at a Night of Tribute in Abuja, describing the late senator’s death as a profound loss to the nation. He noted that Mpigi’s legacy

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Health General

Deputy Governor Calls for Transparency in Health Programme

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, has called for stronger commitment, transparency, and collaboration among stakeholders in the health sector. She made the call during the first-quarter review meeting of the Task Force on Primary Health Care at Government House, Port Harcourt. Odu stressed the need for honesty in addressing challenges within the

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Politics

Bayelsa Governor Advocates Electric Watercraft in Niger Delta

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has advocated the adoption of electric watercraft for transportation across waterways in the Niger Delta. Represented at an international conference in Rivers State University, the governor emphasized the need to reduce emissions in marine transportation. Speakers at the event also highlighted the importance of digitalizing marine transport systems. Organisers noted

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Oil and Gas Politics

Fubara Attributes NLNG Success to Public-Private Partnership

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed the success of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited to its Public-Private Partnership model involving the Federal Government and multinational oil companies. The governor stated this while receiving the new NLNG Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. He

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Politics

Former Obio/Akpor Chairman Denies Involvement in Land Dispute

The immediate past chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has distanced himself from the ownership of the disputed land. He stated that he has no business or interest whatsoever in the land and described allegations linking him to the dispute as false. Ihunwo further alleged that one of the accusers is of questionable

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Community General

Arrested Man Alleges Rights Violation in Land Dispute

One of the individuals recently arrested in connection with the alleged land dispute, Prince Amadi, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of violating his fundamental human rights. Amadi said his rights were infringed upon during the incident and vowed to pursue legal action to seek justice. He also called on authorities to investigate alleged illegal

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Community General

Human Rights Group Condemns Alleged Land Grabbing in Rumuagholu

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has condemned alleged land grabbing, unlawful detention, intimidation, harassment, and torture reportedly inflicted on the Nworgu family by a real estate operator, Ory Martins Akinselovin, in Rumuagholu Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, the National Legal Adviser of the group, Henry Ekine,

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Politics

ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Faction Storms INEC Headquarters

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress intensified on Thursday as a faction led by Nafiu Gombe stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja, demanding formal recognition. Gombe, accompanied by Kogi State lawmaker Leke Abejide and hundreds of supporters, accused the David Mark-led leadership of attempting to hijack the party’s

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