General

43 Reportedly Dead After Petroleum Product Inhalation In Okrika

At least 43 people have reportedly died after inhaling a petroleum product at Okari Jetty in Okrika Mainland, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Several others are also feared missing following the incident, which occurred on Thursday night and has sparked concern among residents of the area. The victims were reportedly among hundreds of

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Technology

HP, UpSkill Universe Launch AI Training Programme for 55,000 SMEs

By Paul Chimodo HP and UpSkill Universe have launched a new AI skills training programme targeting 55,000 small businesses across Nigeria and South Africa. The initiative, known as AI Skills for Business, is designed to help entrepreneurs move from basic awareness of artificial intelligence to practical application of AI tools that can improve business performance.

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Foreign Politics

Ruto Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Operating Small Businesses in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses in the country, saying local traders and hawkers must be protected from unfair competition. Ruto directed authorities to begin shutting down foreign-owned small businesses from Monday, September 7, particularly hawking and small-scale retail activities. Speaking at State House in Nairobi, the President

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Foreign Politics

Trump Portrait Appears on New US $1 Coin

US President Donald Trump’s portrait has appeared on a new US $1 coin issued as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. The United States Mint released the special coin on September 2, 2026, featuring Trump’s portrait alongside the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “1776 ~ 2026.” The reverse side carries the Presidential

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Politics Technology

TikTok Rolls Out Voice Comments

By Paul Chimodo TikTok is rolling out a new voice-comment feature that allows users to respond to videos with their voices instead of typing. The feature enables users to record audio directly in the comment section by tapping and holding the microphone icon, where available. TikTok also generates a text transcription of the recorded voice

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Politics Technology

Uber Shuts Down Nigerian Operations After 12 Years

By Paul Chimodo Ride-hailing company Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. Uber began operations in Nigeria in 2014, starting in Lagos before expanding to other major cities and becoming one of the leading players in the country’s ride-hailing industry. The company’s exit took effect on September 2, 2026,

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General Security

Rivers Police Dismiss Four Officers Over Alleged Killing of 22-Year-Old

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed and paraded four police officers found culpable in the alleged killing of 22-year-old Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on August 27, 2026, around Agip by Ada George in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists during the parade at the command headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, the

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General Security

Rivers, Bayelsa Police Begin Joint Patrol, Bush-Clearing Operations Along Boundary

The Rivers and Bayelsa State Police Commands have commenced joint patrols and bush-clearing operations along the boundary between the two states as part of efforts to strengthen security and prevent criminal activities. The operation is being carried out in compliance with a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to intensify security operations

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Environment General

Bille Residents Raise Alarm Over Persistent Gas Bubbling, Flammable Conditions

Residents of Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have raised concerns over the persistent threat posed by gas bubbling and flammable conditions in the community. The situation has reportedly persisted for more than six months, with several government and non-governmental agencies visiting the area to assess the development. However, no multinational

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General Judiciary

Trial of Ogoni Activist Gani Topba Stalled Over Vacation Judge’s Mandate

The trial of Ogoni activist, Chief Gani Topba, has been stalled before the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. The matter, which was scheduled for bail consideration, was adjourned after the presiding judge, Justice Muhammed Turaki, informed the parties that his approval from the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to sit as

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