Politics

Rivers Restoration Movement Urges President Tinubu to Sack Media Aide Over Attack on FCT Minister

The leadership of the Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), a frontline grassroots mobilisation political group, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack his media aide, Daniel Bwala, over what it described as an “unwarranted” verbal attack on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The group, in coalition with 40 affiliate

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Politics

Labour Party Notifies INEC of Plans for Congresses, National Convention – Governor Otti

Abia State Governor and Labour Party (LP) national leader, Alex Otti, has announced that the party has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its plans to conduct congresses and a national convention as part of efforts to reposition the party and strengthen internal cohesion. Governor Otti made the disclosure during a press

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General Health

NGO Urges Intending Couples to Know Genotype to Curb Sickle Cell Disease

A Non-Governmental Organization, the Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative, has advised intending couples to ascertain their genotype before marriage as a key step toward reducing the prevalence of sickle cell disease. The founder of the organization in Ireland and Nigeria, Esther Onolmemem, made the call at the grand finale of a sickle cell awareness campaign held

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Environment General

Coalition Commends Fubara, RIWAMA on Improved Waste Management in Rivers

A coalition of civil society groups and community-based organizations has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) for ongoing efforts to improve waste management across Port Harcourt and other parts of the state. The coalition said the commendation followed an assessment exercise conducted across 72 designated waste collection zones operated

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General Health

Rivers State Launches MAMII to Reduce Maternal, Newborn Deaths

The Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has been officially launched in Rivers State, marking a joint effort by the state and federal governments to address rising cases of maternal and newborn deaths. Our correspondent reports that the initiative will be implemented in six local government areas identified as high-burden communities for maternal

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Politics

Political Crisis Taking Toll on Rivers State, Says Governance Group DG

The Director-General of Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, Comrade Opu-Oyibo Lilly-West, has expressed concern over what he described as the dwindling fortunes of Rivers State amid the prolonged political crisis. Speaking during an interview in Port Harcourt, Lilly-West said the continuous political tension has negatively affected governance in the state, noting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara

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Economy Foreign General Technology

Moniepoint’s 2025 Figures Reveal How Nigeria’s Fintech Sector Is Evolving

By Paul Chimodo Moniepoint’s 2025 performance figures, published as part of its year-in-review data and industry disclosures, provide more than a snapshot of company growth. The report, which details transaction volumes, lending activity, merchant usage and expansion plans, offers valuable insight into how Nigeria’s fintech sector is maturing and reshaping everyday economic activity. It was

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General Technology

Telcos Spent Over $1bn on New Network Towers — NCC

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications operators in Nigeria spent more than $1 billion on new network towers and related infrastructure in 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC disclosed this in its latest industry performance data, noting that the investment was part of efforts by operators to expand network coverage, improve service quality,

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Features General Judiciary

In the House of ‘My Lord’, There are Judgments, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the High Court of Lagos State in 1976. In a career as a trial judge spanning 17 years and three different decades, the man better known as A.L.A.L Balogun earned a deserved reputation as one of the most knowledgeable trial judges to adorn the Nigerian judiciary. His reputation

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Sports

NPFL Match: Rivers United vs El-Kanemi Warriors Postponed

The Nigeria Professional Football League match between Rivers United and El-Kanemi Warriors has been postponed. The decision followed Rivers United’s involvement in continental football, which affected their ability to honour the domestic fixture as scheduled. Officials said the postponement would enable Rivers United focus on their CAF Champions League campaign, while the League Management is

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