Politics

REM Urges Rivers Assembly to Speed Up Screening of Commissioner Nominees

The Rivers Emancipation Movement (REM) has called on the Rivers State House of Assembly to carefully consider the implications of the delay in screening and confirming commissioner nominees forwarded by the state governor. The national president of REM, Zoe Solomon Tamunotonye, said although Siminalayi Fubara may have made an oversight by dissolving his Executive Council

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Politics

Rumuekpe Residents Accuse Council Chairman Over Alleged Development Neglect

Residents of Rumuekpe community in Rivers State have criticised the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, over alleged commissioning of electricity poles without actual power supply. Community members said they have lived in darkness for years despite the recent installation and commissioning of electricity poles by the council leadership. They claimed the project

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Politics

NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer After 13 Years in Hiding

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug dealer, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after 13 years in hiding. The suspect was taken into custody following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin allegedly linked to him at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. Authorities said intelligence tracking

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Politics

ADC Chieftain Seeks Amendment of Electoral Act 2026

A member of the African Democratic Congress, Sam Amadi, has called for an urgent amendment of the Electoral Act 2026 to remove the proviso permitting manual transmission of election results where electronic transmission is not possible. Amadi made the call during the Citizens’ Townhall on the 2026 Electoral Act, where he described the provision as

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Education General

CSOs Commend IAUE Leadership Over Institutional Progress

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State has praised the leadership of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education for what it described as significant progress and stability in the institution. The groups said the university has remained focused and progressive under the administration of Vice-Chancellor, Okechukwu Onuchuku. The coalition noted that since November 2021,

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General Oil and Gas

Experts Warn Conflict Could Push Fuel Prices Higher

Energy analysts have cautioned that continued tensions between the United States and Iran could drive up global crude oil prices, with ripple effects on Nigeria’s domestic fuel market. Market volatility has already been observed as investors react to uncertainty in oil supply routes. Although Nigeria is an oil-producing nation, its fuel pricing remains sensitive to

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Sports

Backlash as FIFA Delays Nigeria–DR Congo World Cup Verdict

The global football governing body FIFA has postponed its decision regarding a World Cup qualifying dispute involving Nigeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The case concerns allegations over player eligibility that could potentially affect the qualification outcome. The Nigeria Football Federation had filed a protest seeking clarification on the matter. Fans of the Super

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General

Global Shipping Firms Suspend Gulf Operations

International shipping giants including Maersk and MSC have halted vessel movements around the Gulf due to heightened security risks. The decision follows concerns over potential attacks on commercial ships amid rising regional tensions. The disruption has particularly affected cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. Analysts warn that prolonged

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Community General

Stranded Nigerian Air Travellers Amid Middle East Conflict

Major global airlines have cancelled or suspended flights to and from several Middle Eastern destinations, leaving many Nigerians stranded at airports. The disruptions follow escalating hostilities involving the United States and Iran, which triggered widespread airspace closures across parts of the region. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria advised passengers to maintain contact with their

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Politics

20 Killed as Bolivian Air Force Cargo Plane Crashes

At least 20 people have been killed and several others injured after a Bolivian Air Force cargo plane crashed in El Alto in western Bolivia. Aviation authorities said the accident occurred as the aircraft was arriving at El Alto’s airport from Santa Cruz when it reportedly skidded off the runway and struck nearby vehicles. Officials

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