Community General

Ohiauga Community Protests Alleged Exclusion from PIA Benefits by TotalEnergies

Women and youths of Ohiauga Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have staged a peaceful protest, accusing TotalEnergies of excluding the community from the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) despite hosting oil facilities. The Paramount Ruler of Ohiauga Community, Eze Bright Abali, said the community has been left out while

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Approves 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework

The Rivers State House of Assembly has approved the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as a necessary precursor to the state’s 2026 budget. Speaker Martin Amaewhule, during the House’s second legislative sitting of the fourth session, noted that the MTEF ought to have been presented in September

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Politics

Cleric Urges Nigerians to Vote Wisely in 2027, Raises Concern Over Insecurity

A Port Harcourt-based cleric and Founder of Christ The Life Bible International Church, Prophet Ezuo Okenna, has urged Nigerians to vote according to their conscience in the 2027 general elections, stressing that the country’s future depends on electing credible leaders committed to addressing insecurity. Prophet Okenna spoke on the sidelines of the 80th inaugural lecture

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Health General

ACPN Partners Communities to Improve Healthcare, Tackle Fake Medicines in Rivers

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, says it is strengthening collaboration with communities to improve healthcare delivery and combat the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines. The State Chairman of ACPN, Alabo Nengi Lawson, stated this during the association’s medical outreach in Rumuolumeni Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. He described

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General

Dozens Injured as Bus Carrying Imo Army Recruits Crashes En Route to Zaria

Dozens of newly shortlisted Nigerian Army recruits from Imo State were injured after the commercial bus conveying them to the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State, was involved in a road crash on Saturday. The recruits were travelling for documentation and the commencement of military training when the accident occurred. The exact cause of

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Sports

Mexico Edge South Korea to Reach Knockout Stage

Mexico secured a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea in their Group A encounter to book a place in the next round. The hosts delivered a disciplined performance and made their advantage count to claim all three points. The victory confirmed Mexico’s progression from the group, while South Korea will now seek qualification in their

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Sports

Canada Crush Qatar in Dominant Display

Canada recorded a resounding 6-0 victory over Qatar in one of the standout performances of the tournament so far. The Canadians overwhelmed their opponents from the outset, with their clinical finishing ensuring a comfortable and historic win. The emphatic result significantly improved Canada’s chances of progressing to the knockout phase, while Qatar’s hopes of qualification

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Sports

South Africa Hold Czech Republic to Stay in Contention

South Africa battled to a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in their Group A clash at the FIFA World Cup. Czech Republic took the lead before Bafana Bafana responded with an equaliser to earn a crucial point in the encounter. The result keeps South Africa’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive as they prepare

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Politics

MOSOP Warns Against Vote Buying Ahead of Election

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has cautioned voters in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District against selling their votes during Saturday’s by-election. MOSOP President, Andah Wai Ogosu, urged the electorate to vote for candidates capable of addressing the needs and aspirations of the people. He also called on INEC to ensure the

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Politics

INEC Receives Sensitive Materials for Rivers South-East By-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has received sensitive materials from its national headquarters in Abuja ahead of Saturday’s Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election. Receiving the materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Johnson Alalibo, said the items would be distributed to the seven

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