Politics

HYPREP Takes Environmental Awareness to Ogoni Schools

The Hydrocarbon Pollution and Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced plans to extend its environmental awareness campaign to classrooms across Ogoniland. Speaking to journalists, the Project Coordinator, Professor Neenibarini Zabbey, said HYPREP has established ICT-supported classrooms in some secondary schools in the area as part of efforts to promote environmental education among young people. Professor Zabbey

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Politics

Fubara Describes Ngo-Atlantic-Oyorokoto Road as Key to Unlocking Rivers’ Blue Economy

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the ongoing construction of the Ngo-Atlantic-Oyorokoto Road as a bold and visionary initiative aimed at opening up the coastal region for economic development and harnessing the full potential of the state’s blue economy. Governor Fubara made this known during an inspection visit to the project site in

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Community General

Tenants’ Union Urges Rivers Government to Curb Rising House Rents

The Executive Secretary of the National Union of Tenants of Nigeria (NUTN), Caesar Enwefah, has called on the Rivers State Government to intervene in what he described as the excessive increase in house rents by landlords across the state. Enwefah urged the government to issue an executive order regulating the steady rise in rent charges

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Community General

Protest by Truck Drivers Grounds Traffic on Port Harcourt–Aba Expressway

Travellers and motorists were stranded for several hours on Tuesday after members of the Road Transport Union, Heavy-Duty section, blocked the Imo River Bridge along the Port Harcourt–Aba Expressway in protest against alleged illegal levies. The protesting drivers said their action was to resist what they described as unauthorised charges allegedly imposed by the Chairman

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Foreign General

Cameroon’s Opposition Leader Faces Legal Action Over Post-Election Unrest

Cameroon’s Interior Minister, Paul Atanga Nji, has announced that opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action for allegedly inciting “violent post-election demonstrations.” The announcement follows days of unrest after the October 12 election, in which 92-year-old President Paul Biya secured an eighth consecutive term in office. At least four protesters have been reported

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General

UNICEF Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics in Reporting Child-Related Stories

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to maintain high ethical standards when reporting stories involving children, warning that sensational or insensitive coverage can cause lasting damage to a child’s dignity and future. Speaking at a two-day training workshop for media practitioners in Ibadan, the Chief of UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere,

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Politics

House Advances Bill to Establish Fintech Regulatory Commission

A bill seeking to establish the Fintech Regulatory Commission has passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Fuad Laguda, aims to create a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for Nigeria’s rapidly growing financial technology industry. During the debate, Laguda highlighted the increasing reliance of millions of Nigerians

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Oil and Gas Politics

Senate Committee Moves to Strengthen Transparency and Safety in Oil and Gas Sector

The Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum has resolved to enhance transparency, regulatory compliance, and safety within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector under the framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). This decision followed a four-day retreat held in Port Harcourt with key stakeholders during the Senate recess. The retreat focused on tackling critical issues such

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Sports

Super Eagles To Face Egypt In Pre- AFCON Friendly

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has praised Galatasaray’s determination and teamwork following their 3-1 comeback victory over Göztepe in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday night. The Yellow and Reds overturned an early deficit to secure the win at the RAMS Park, keeping them firmly on top of the league table with 28 points — five

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Sports

Super Eagles To Face Egypt In Pre- AFCON Friendly

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will clash with Egypt in a pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly in December. The encounter is slated for the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, 14 December. Nigeria and Egypt will use the friendly to prepare for the AFCON which will kick-off in Morocco on December 21. The Super Eagles

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