General

Abiante Commends FG, Rivers Partnership on Culture and Tourism Development

The member representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has praised the partnership between the Federal Government and the Rivers State Government aimed at developing the state’s culture, tourism, and creative economy. Abiante said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would attract sustainable investment to his constituency, stimulate the local economy, and

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General Security

KAGOTE Offers ₦2 Million Reward for Information on Letam Kiinee’s Killers

The apex Ogoni socio-cultural organisation, KAGOTE, has announced a ₦2 million reward for anyone who provides credible information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the killing of Letam Kiinee. In a statement, the President of KAGOTE, Lesi Maol, called on security agencies to intensify investigations and ensure that the perpetrators are

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General

Oyo Receives Surveillance Aircraft to Boost Security Operations

The Oyo State Government has confirmed the arrival of two surveillance aircraft acquired to strengthen security operations and improve intelligence gathering across the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, the government described the arrival of the aircraft as a major milestone in its efforts to enhance aerial surveillance and

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Politics

Oluremi Tinubu Urges Women to Support One Another for Greater Leadership Roles

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women to support one another in order to break barriers and attain greater leadership positions, saying collaboration and excellence remain key to success. She made the call while receiving the President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), at her office in Abuja. According to a

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Politics

Wike Welcomes Fubara Back to Political Family, Says Crisis Is Over

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has formally welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara back into what he described as the political family that brought him to power, declaring that their reconciliation has brought an end to months of political tension. Wike made the remarks while speaking with journalists after inspecting

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Politics

Rivers ADC Denies Factional Crisis, Rejects Defection Claims

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports alleging that a faction of the party has collapsed into another political coalition in the state, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chizy Enyi, said there is no faction within the ADC, stressing that

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Politics

ONELGA Chairman Reshuffles OSPAC Leadership Amid Security Concerns

The Executive Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), Chukwu Shedrack Ogbogu, has announced a major overhaul of the leadership of the local vigilante group, OSPAC, following the worsening security situation in the area. In a statement signed by the chairman, Felix Nwaobakata was appointed as the new Commandant General of OSPAC, while Sunday Egba

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General

Rivers Community Security Chief Blames Attacks on Local Operatives on Fight Against Crime

The Chief Security Officer of Alakahia Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Anele Noble-Dike, has attributed the increasing attacks on local security personnel to the enemies they make while combating criminal activities in their communities. Speaking with Today FM’s Preye Izogu, Noble-Dike called for retired police officers, serving Chief Security Officers and

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General Health

RSUTH Unveils Cardiology Department, Advanced Heart Care Services

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has unveiled its Department of Cardiology and launched advanced cardiac diagnostic services as part of efforts to strengthen specialised heart care in Rivers State and beyond. The Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Professor Chizindu Alikor, disclosed this during the hospital’s 2026 Cardiology Day celebration held at the IDU

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Community General

Obio/Akpor Council Insists on August 1 Deadline for Okada Ban

The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State says the August 1 deadline for the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the area remains unchanged. The council’s Chief Press Secretary, Nsirim Goodluck, confirmed this in an interview with Today FM’s Uchendu Ejuowhor, stating that the local government had engaged relevant stakeholders who agreed on the

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