Features General

A House Divided: The Political Drama Unfolding in Rivers State

By Paul Chimodo In an unexpected twist that has shaken the political landscape of Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, the recently resigned Head of Service (HoS), finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and accusation involving his former ally, the suspended Governor Sir Sim Fubara. Just days ago, Nweke was a picture of loyalty,

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Security

Success! FOB Bonny rescue 15 passengers, cargo boat, from escaping kidnappers

FOB Bonny rescue 15 passengers, cargo boat, from escaping kidnappers In its efforts at protecting critical national infrastructure and securing the commercial routes within its area of operation, the Nigerian Navy rescued a local commercial cargo boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB),

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General Oil and Gas

PINL champions stakeholder dialogue to enhance pipeline security and foster peace

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the firm responsible for securing the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) has scheduled a two-day high-level town hall meeting with key stakeholders along the TNP corridor to strengthen pipeline security and promote peace in host communities. The engagement, set to take place on March 31, 2025, and April 1, 2025, at Port

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Economy General

PH may become human capital centre in Africa as Garden City Premier Business School seals deal with Chinese investors

China and other economic powerhouses in the world admit that Africa is the next frontier and that manpower development is the key to unlock the future human capital centre. For this, China is said to be desirous of creating a specialized training centre in Africa and Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, seems to be a

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Health General

Tinubu told to bring back exited pharma coys to tackle drugs costs

A Nigerian pharmaceutical company, ST. RACHEAL’S Pharma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure return of all pharmaceutical firms that had left Nigeria because of economic challenges.The Chairman of the firm, Mr Akinjide Adeosun, made the appeal on Saturday in Lagos at the commemoration of the company’s 7th anniversary.Adeosun urged Tinubu to redouble efforts at

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Politics

Otti pledges prison reforms, justice for detainees in Abia

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving prison conditions and ensuring justice for detainees across the state. Otti announced that architectural designs for the renovation of correctional facilities had been completed and submitted for verification. He said this when the Chairman of the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Mr Chinedu

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Politics

2027: Ex-Gov. Okowa drums support for Oborevwori

Former Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday called on the people of the state to support  incumbent Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori in his bid to return for a second term in office in 2027. Okowa made the call while addressing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  faithful in Ika North East Wards 3 and 4, at 

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Sports

Ochonogor shines on outdoor NCAA debut

Nigeria’s Prestina Ochonogor delivered an impressive outdoor NCAA debut performance for Tarleton State, securing second place in the women’s long jump at the prestigious Texas Relays with a leap of 6.48m (nwi) on her second attempt. The promising athlete finished just one centimetre behind event winner American Jasmine Akins, who narrowly claimed victory with a jump

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General

Sultan declares Sunday as Eid-el-Fitr day

Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Sunday, March 30, as the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH in Nigeria. The Sultan made the announcement in a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Saturday, confirming the sighting of the new crescent

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Politics

INEC: Recall election costlier than constituency election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is more expensive to conduct a recall election than a constituency election. Special Adviser to INEC Chairman, Mohammed Kunna, made this statement during an online discussion on “INEC Regulation and Guidelines for Recall 2024.” The discussion also covered BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths. The event was

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