Politics

AKUKU-TORU CHAIRMAN PLEDGES MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR APC AND PRESIDENT TINUBU

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, says his people are ready to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections. He made the declaration during a victory celebration organised in honour of the President following his emergence at the party’s presidential primary. Other party leaders

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Politics

FORMER LAWMAKER URGES ADHERENCE TO ZONING ARRANGEMENT IN ONELGA

A former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Dr Christian Ahiakwo, has called on political leaders in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area to respect the existing zoning arrangement. He said Constituency One, which comprises Egi, Igburu and Omoku blocs, has an established rotational system that should be upheld for fairness and equity. Ahiakwo maintained

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Politics

PIDOMSON DECLARES “RIVERS FIRST” AGENDA AS ADC GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN BEGINS

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Gabriel Pidomson, says his mission is to end years of stagnation in the state. Pidomson said his administration, if elected, will be guided by a “Rivers First” agenda focused on addressing the core needs of the people. He dismissed expectations of financial inducement from

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Community General

CONSUMER GROUP ACCUSES ILLEGAL TASKFORCES OF EXTORTION IN RIVERS MARKETS

A consumer rights group has urged the Rivers State Government to clamp down on illegal taskforces allegedly extorting traders under the guise of enforcing sanitation policies. The Consumers Satisfaction and Safety Initiative says some individuals still harass traders and demand money despite the cancellation of the Thursday sanitation exercise. The group said traders are often

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General

TENANTS RAISE ALARM OVER SOARING RENT IN RIVERS STATE

Tenants in Rivers State have warned that rising house rents are pushing many families out of decent accommodation. The Executive Secretary of the National Union of Tenants of Nigeria, Caesar Enwefah, said worsening economic hardship has made it increasingly difficult for people to cope with housing costs. He disclosed that in some areas, a self-contained

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General Security

POLICE PROBE DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN PRIVATE HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT

A resident of Mile Two Diobu in Port Harcourt, Kehinde Ajibade, is calling on the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Favor Ajibade, at a private hospital in the city. Favor, an SS2 student of Orogbum Community Secondary School, reportedly died on May 13 under unclear circumstances. Her father

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Technology

STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER NIGERIA’S OUTDATED TELECOMS POLICY

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications stakeholders in Nigeria have raised concerns over what they describe as the slow pace of reform in the country’s National Telecommunications Policy, calling for urgent updates to reflect modern industry realities. The concerns were expressed at a stakeholder engagement forum organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where industry players reviewed

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Technology

CHINA’S SOLAR PANEL EXPORTS TO AFRICA JUMP 83% AMID SURGING CLEAN ENERGY DEMAND

By Paul Chimodo China’s exports of solar panels and cells to Africa rose sharply by 83% year-on-year in April 2026, reflecting growing demand for renewable energy across the continent, according to latest customs data reported by Technext24 and Reuters. The data shows that shipments to African countries reached about 123,787 metric tons in April 2026,

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Technology

55% OF CONSUMERS STILL UNAWARE OF eSIM TECHNOLOGY — REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new industry report has revealed that more than half of mobile consumers are still unaware of eSIM technology, despite its growing adoption across global telecommunications markets. According to the report referenced by Technext24, about 55% of consumers do not understand or recognise what eSIM is or how it works, highlighting a

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Technology

FG PARTNERS COURSERA TO PROVIDE FREE AI AND DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR NIGERIANS

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has entered into a partnership with global online learning platform Coursera to provide free artificial intelligence and digital skills training for Nigerians as part of efforts to boost the country’s tech workforce. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, is aimed

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