General

Defence Minister Hails Tinubu Over Military Salary Increase

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued by his media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the minister described the approval as a significant boost to the

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Health Politics

FG Meets Resident Doctors to Avert Planned Nationwide Strike

The Federal Government has met with officials of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in a bid to avert the association’s planned nationwide strike. The meeting, chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Those in attendance included the Minister of Labour, the

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General

Rivers Residents Decry Rising Cost of Dispatch Services

Some residents of Rivers State have expressed concern over the rising cost of dispatch services, describing the increasing delivery charges as a growing financial burden on customers. Speaking with Today FM, residents said the cost of sending and receiving items has continued to rise, making it difficult for many people to patronize dispatch services regularly.

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General Security

Rivers Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Killing of Two Officers, Recover Stolen Rifles

The Rivers State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of two police officers who were attacked while conducting a stop-and-search operation in the Aluu Division area on June 29, 2026. One of the officers sustained severe leg injuries during the attack, which later led to an

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Politics

Rivers ADC Knocks Wike Over Remarks Against Amaechi, Says 2027 Election Not Decided

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his recent media comments against the party’s South-South leader, Rotimi Amaechi, describing the remarks as an attempt to convince Rivers people that the 2027 general election has already been decided. In a statement,

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Politics

Amaechi Condemns Presidency’s Remarks, Defends Catholic Bishops

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has criticized what he described as insulting remarks by the Presidency against Christians, particularly members of the Catholic faith. Speaking during a live television programme, Amaechi said he was compelled to suspend mourning for his late mother to defend his faith, insisting that

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General

Soyinka Faults Tinubu Over Human Rights, Calls for Greater Accountability

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to fulfil some of his campaign promises, particularly on addressing cases of extrajudicial killings and political assassinations. Professor Soyinka made the remarks during the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture and National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) Martyrs’ Day held in Port Harcourt. He urged

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General

NDC Governorship Candidate Pledges Support for Rivers Creative Industry

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has pledged greater support for the state’s creative and entertainment industry if elected in 2027. Lulu-Briggs made the promise at the grand finale of the NDC Rivers State Campaign Song Contest, where eleven finalists competed for the top prize. He said

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General

Rivers NULGE President Charges New Branch Executives on Workers’ Welfare

The President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Rivers State, Evangelist Anthony Lenyie, has urged newly elected branch executives in Gokana and Omuma Local Government Areas to remain committed to the welfare of members and uphold the ideals of the union. Lenyie gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the

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Politics

Wike-Loyal PDP Faction Hails INEC Publication of Presidential Candidate

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the publication of its presidential candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ended months of speculation over the party’s participation in the 2027 presidential election. The faction said predictions that the party

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