Community General

Rumueme Traditional Council Warns Against Unauthorised New Yam Festival

The Rumueme Kingdom Council of Traditional Rulers in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has warned the public against attending or supporting a planned New Yam Festival scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026. The Council said the event is not authorised by the recognised traditional authority of the Kingdom. In a statement jointly signed

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Sports

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Resigns

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has announced his resignation from office. Gusau made the announcement during a press conference at the NFF Glass House in Abuja, where he addressed journalists on his decision to step aside. The NFF President said he resigned to give other Nigerians the opportunity to contribute their

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General Health

WHO Declares Uganda Ebola Free After 42 Days Without New Case

The World Health Organization has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country recorded no new case for 42 consecutive days. The declaration follows Uganda’s efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission of the virus, with health authorities maintaining surveillance and response measures during the period. Uganda has been commended for its

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Politics

FG Awards Contracts for Rehabilitation of 13 Police Training Institutions

The Federal Government has awarded contracts for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions across the country as part of efforts to prepare the facilities for the commencement of training programmes by the Nigeria Police Force. The rehabilitation work is expected to be completed within three weeks, with the government targeting the restoration of the

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Politics

Fubara Says Rehabilitated Air Force Runway Will Boost Security Operations

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt demonstrates the strong partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Air Force in strengthening national security. Speaking at the commissioning of the facility, Governor Fubara said the project reflects Rivers State’s commitment to supporting

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Education General

Rivers Teachers Demand NUT Chairman’s Resignation Over Proposed Salary Deduction

Some teachers in Rivers State have called on the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Donatus Samuel, to resign over a proposed monthly deduction from their salaries. In a letter signed by more than 50 teachers on behalf of others across the state, the teachers collectively objected to the proposed deduction of two

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General Security

Rivers Police Deny Linking ACP Irikefe to Arrest of Four Suspects

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed an online publication alleging misconduct and linking the Commander of 56 PMF, ACP London Irikefe, to the arrest and prosecution of four men allegedly working for human rights activist and freedom fighter, General Gabriel Asa Abuja. In a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the

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General

One Passenger Dies as RTC Bus Overturns in Umudioga

One passenger has reportedly died after an RTC bus travelling from Omoku overturned at Umudioga in Rivers State. The crash was reportedly caused by a punctured tyre, which led the driver to lose control of the vehicle before it overturned. Details on the number of other passengers injured in the accident were not immediately available.

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Politics

Presidency Blames Contractor for Benin Agbor Asaba Road Failure

The Presidency has described the recent failure of sections of the Benin Agbor Asaba Expressway as an isolated incident, blaming the contractor handling the project for failing to execute the work professionally. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made this known on Wednesday while reacting to the

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Sports

Awoniyi Scores, Assists as Coventry Beat Plymouth 4-2 to Reach Carabao Cup Third Round

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi opened his goalscoring account for Coventry City as he scored and provided an assist in their 4-2 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Awoniyi put Coventry ahead after just three minutes before turning provider two minutes later, setting up Jack Rudoni to double the visitors’

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