General Security

Security Expert Calls for Stricter University Policies to Curb Campus Cultism

A Port Harcourt-based security expert, Victor Umoren, has advocated stricter policies and regulations by universities as part of measures to curb recurring insecurity linked to cult groups on campuses. Umoren made the call in an interview with Today FM’s Uchendu Ejiowhor, while reacting to recent security concerns in universities, particularly incidents reported at Rivers State

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General Health

Rivers Traditional Medicine Board Moves to Regulate Practice, Calls for Dedicated Hospital

By Uchendu Ejiowor The Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Board under the Rivers State Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional medicine in the state. The State Chairman of the Board, Dr. Johnson Elechi, stated this during a media briefing at the Secretariat in Port Harcourt. Dr.

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Environment General

Farmers Raise Alarm Over Toxic Chemicals in Nigeria’s Food Chain

By Olawale sanusi , PORT HARCOURT Concerns over food safety and public health are growing in Nigeria following warnings from agricultural leaders about the continued use and circulation of banned toxic chemicals in the country’s food production system. The concerns followed recent comments by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who disclosed that packaged orange juice

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Politics

Rivers Alternative Movement Concludes Consultations with 2027 Governorship Aspirants

The Rivers Alternative Movement says it has concluded its consultative engagements with governorship candidates outside the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the next phase of its political activities towards the 2027 general elections. The Movement disclosed this during a visit to the governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement, NRM, Reverend Minaibim Harry. Speaking during the

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General

Police, NBA Move to End Frictions Between Lawyers, Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, have agreed to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the legal profession in a bid to end recurring frictions between police officers and lawyers. The decision was reached on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when the newly

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Judiciary Politics

Trial of Ogoni Leader Gani Topba Suffers Fresh Setback

The trial of the Leader and Spokesman of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Chief Gani Topba, has suffered another setback before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Topba is facing a four-count charge bordering on cybercrime, terrorism and other offences filed against him by the Federal Government through the Department of

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Education General

Rivers UBEB Condemns Child Hawking During School Hours

The Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, UBEB, has criticised parents and guardians who send their children to hawk during school hours, stressing that every child should be in the classroom. The Chairman of the Board, Sam Ogeh, stated this during the commissioning of the reconstructed and fully furnished Township School Two on Moscow Road

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General

FG Sets Up Committee for Nationwide Rollout of 112 Emergency Number

The Federal Government has directed relevant stakeholders and agencies to develop a comprehensive operational roadmap for the nationwide rollout of the 112 national emergency number. To facilitate the process, the government has constituted a committee comprising the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Communications Commission, National Emergency Management Agency, Federal Road Safety Corps and other relevant agencies.

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General Health

RSUTH Launches Blood Pressure Screening Campaign

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH, has launched an awareness and screening campaign aimed at promoting the early detection and effective management of high blood pressure. The initiative, tagged “Operation Check Your Blood Pressure, BP, and Show Your Doctor,” was flagged off at the Infectious Disease Unit Hall of the hospital. Speaking at the

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Economy General

CBN Intensifies Supervision of Terrorism Financing Risks

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has intensified its supervisory focus on terrorism financing as part of efforts to prevent the country’s financial system from being exploited by illicit actors. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali. The CBN said terrorism

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