Politics

ROCHAS OKOROCHA SUES INEC OVER UZODIMMA’S 2027 SENATORIAL CANDIDACY

Former Imo State Governor and Senator Rochas Okorocha has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the publication of Governor Hope Uzodimma as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election in 2027. Okorocha, a two-term former governor of Imo State, is challenging the decision in court and has

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Politics Security

EFCC ARRAIGNS THREE OVER ALLEGED VISA FRAUD IN OYO

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned three persons before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over alleged visa fraud, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence. The defendants are Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo, Awotunde Olugbenga and Idowu Olugbemi Sunday. Motunrayo and Olugbenga were arraigned on a 47-count charge involving alleged fraud of

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Education General

RIVERS WINS PRESIDENT’S SCHOOL DEBATE NIGERIA 2026

Rivers State has emerged winner of the President’s School Debate Nigeria 2026 competition, which featured secondary school students from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The competition ended yesterday in Port Harcourt, with Kwara State finishing second and Sokoto State placing third. Speaking at the grand finale, the Secretary to

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Politics

SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS 33.5KM ELELE-EGBEDA-OMOKU DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described infrastructure development as a means of creating and distributing opportunities across Nigeria. Shettima stated this while commissioning the 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway in Rivers State, which connects Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas. The Vice President said every infrastructure project creates opportunities for citizens and stressed that government

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General

RIVERS RESIDENTS URGE GOVERNMENT TO REVIVE FREE BUS SCHEME

Some residents of Rivers State have appealed to the state government to revive the free bus scheme introduced as a palliative to ease the rising cost of transportation. Speaking with our Correspondent, Eseose Onabu, the residents described the initiative as impactful, saying it helped reduce the financial burden on commuters, students and low-income earners. While

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

GOSPEL ARTIST ASU EKIYE ANNOUNCES END OF 28-YEAR MARRIAGE

Gospel music artist and self-styled Prince of the Niger Delta, Asu Ekiye, has announced the end of his 28-year marriage to Kunemofa Asu. Ekiye disclosed in a public statement that the marriage ended a year ago, but said he deliberately delayed the announcement to allow time for perspective, clarity and quiet acceptance after what he

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General Security

SECURITY AGENCIES URGED TO ACT OVER KHANA KILLINGS

The security agencies have been urged to strengthen intelligence gathering and community engagement to ensure those responsible for the recent killing of three persons in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State are brought to justice through due process. The Convener of the Rivers Peace Initiative, Obinna Ebogidi, made the call while reacting to the

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General

Police, Soldiers Block Ex-Servicemen From Protesting At Defence Ministry

Armed policemen and soldiers have blocked retired military personnel from converging at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, where the ex-servicemen planned to protest the non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions. The retirees had gathered to demand pension adjustments linked to salary increases approved for serving military personnel. Their attempt to move towards the

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Economy General

Farmers Association Backs FG’s Livestock Development Centres

The President of the Niger Delta Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria, Julius Openha-Wodah, has backed the Federal Government’s plan to establish state-specific livestock development centres across the country. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Olawale Sanusi, Openha-Wodah described the initiative as one of the best policies of the Bola Tinubu administration, saying it could

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Community Politics

ADC Chieftain’s Family Building Reportedly Set Ablaze in Aluu

The family building of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Aluu Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Thomas Isaiah, has reportedly been attacked and set ablaze. Some ADC members in the area alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs led by a man identified as Docko, said to

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