Politics

Ogoni Specialist Hospital May Operate as Federal Medical Centre — Committee

The Technical Planning Committee of the Ogoni Specialist Hospital has recommended that the facility be operated as the equivalent of a Federal Medical Centre, with all corresponding rights and privileges. The Chairperson of the committee, Dr. Christie Mato, made this known while presenting the committee’s report to the management of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project

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Economy General

RIMA Disburses ₦2.346bn to 3,000 Beneficiaries Since 2024

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has disbursed a total of ₦2.346 billion to about 3,000 beneficiaries since the inception of its loan scheme in 2024. The scheme was launched by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to support small and medium-scale enterprises across Rivers State. The Managing Director of RIMA, Pastor Tobin Jonathan, disclosed this while presenting

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General

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Christmas Truce, Laments Rejection of Ceasefire Appeal

Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing great sadness that Russia has reportedly rejected an appeal for a ceasefire. Speaking on conflicts across the world, the Pope urged all parties involved in ongoing wars to consider the significance of the season and embrace a brief moment of peace. He

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General

Andoni LG Reschedules Distribution of Food Items, Christmas Benefits

The proposed distribution of food items and Christmas benefits earlier scheduled to take place at the Andoni Local Government Council Headquarters has been rescheduled. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the council, Hon. Prince Lucky Promise Otuo, who said a new date for the exercise would be communicated to the

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General

Rivers Flood Committee Distributes Relief Materials to PWDs, Non-Indigenes

The 2025 Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee has distributed relief materials to persons with disabilities and non-indigenes in the state as part of efforts to cushion the impact of flooding on vulnerable groups. The distribution exercise took place at the Central Medical Stores, Port Harcourt. Speaking on behalf of the Committee Chairman and

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Politics

Fubara Welcomes Defecting NASS Members to APC, Hails Decision as Courageous

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has welcomed members of the National Assembly who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their move as courageous and forward-looking. The defectors include Senators Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East) and Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South-East), as well as members of the House

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Features General

Nigeria’s Love Affair with Spraying Money

By Paul Chimodo By the time the talking drum rises and the master of ceremonies calls a name, the crowd already knows what comes next. Crisp naira notes appear from pockets and envelopes, fluttering through the air as guests step forward to spray celebrants at weddings, birthdays, funerals, album launches, political rallies, and graduation parties.

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General Health

NAFDAC Issues Public Alert Over Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles Recall

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles due to the presence of undeclared allergens that could pose serious health risks to consumers. In a statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the affected product

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Foreign Politics

Russian General Killed in Car Bombing in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed that Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died early this morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated. Sarvarov, aged 56, was the head of the Russian armed forces’ operational training department. Authorities have launched an investigation

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Economy General

FCCPC Warns Inter-City Transport Operators Against Arbitrary Fare Hikes

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned inter-city road transport operators against arbitrary and unexplained fare increases during the ongoing yuletide travel period. In a statement signed by the Commission’s Corporate Affairs Director, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC said the caution follows a surge in consumer complaints from different parts of the country

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