Politics

PRP Criticises Power Sector Spending Amid Poor Electricity Supply

The Peoples Redemption Party has criticised continued spending in the power sector without corresponding improvement in electricity supply across the country. The Chairman of the party in Rivers State, Nature Dumale-Kieghe, said the trend reflects what he described as a pattern of insensitivity by successive administrations. Speaking in an interview, Dumale-Kieghe noted that despite promises

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Politics

Rivers Group Endorses Tinubu, Urges Fubara To Seek Second Term

A socio-political pressure group, the Rivers Grassroots Movement, has endorsed the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu. The endorsement was announced during the group’s mega rally held at Isaac Boro Park on Easter Monday, where supporters gathered to express their backing for the administration. Speaking at the event, the National Leader of the group, Sobomabo

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Politics

Rivers Political Actors Urged To Remain Patient Over Appointments

Political actors in Rivers State who are yet to benefit from appointments or political patronage under the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have been urged to remain patient and optimistic. The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, gave the advice over the weekend during a wedding reception held in Obio/Akpor

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Community Politics

Firms Launch Embedded Power Project To Reduce Lagos Gensets

Two energy firms have entered into a partnership to deploy embedded power solutions aimed at reducing reliance on generators in Lagos. The agreement focuses on delivering stable electricity supply to commercial and residential areas including Marina, Ikoyi, Lekki Phase One and Victoria Island. Officials involved in the project explained that the initiative would provide round-the-clock

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Economy General

NAHCO Announces N12.18bn Dividend For Shareholders

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has announced a total dividend payout of twelve point one eight billion naira for shareholders following its 2025 financial performance. The company proposed a dividend of six naira twenty-five kobo per share, representing an increase compared to the previous year’s payout. In addition to the cash dividend, the company

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Health General

Nigeria, WHO Roll Out Unified Health Communication Framework

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, has launched a unified national health promotion and communication framework. The initiative emerged after a four-day technical workshop involving stakeholders from federal and state health ministries, development partners and public health experts. Officials said the framework is designed to harmonise

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Economy General Oil and Gas

Non-Oil Revenue Now 75% Of Federation Funds — Report

A new economic report has revealed that non-oil revenue now accounts for seventy-five percent of Nigeria’s federally collected funds, reflecting a gradual shift from dependence on crude oil earnings. The March 2026 report by economic analysts stated that tax revenues, customs duties and other non-oil sources contributed significantly to the country’s fiscal position. The report

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Security General

Police Arrest 16 Suspects Terrorising Niger Residents

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested sixteen suspects accused of terrorising residents in Minna, the state capital. The arrests followed a coordinated house-to-house operation carried out in the early hours of Tuesday in areas identified as crime hotspots. Police said the suspects were apprehended in Angwan-Sarki and Ogbomosho communities after several complaints

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Politics

Governor Fubara Urges Unity, Sacrifice in Easter Message

Siminalayi Fubara has extended Easter greetings to residents of Rivers State, urging them to embrace sacrifice, reconciliation, and unity during the Christian celebration. In a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor encouraged Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice he said brought forgiveness and reconciliation to humanity. He

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Technology

Gates Foundation Reduces Microsoft Stake to 11%

By Paul Chimodo The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has reduced its investment in Microsoft to 11% of its total portfolio. This is a major cut from previous years when Microsoft made up more than a quarter of the foundation’s holdings. The foundation’s investment arm, the Gates Foundation Trust, gradually sold off shares over the

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