General

Women’s Group Urges Nigerians to Secure Voter Cards Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Renewed Hope Women of Faith in Politics has urged Nigerians, particularly women, to secure and safeguard their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, organized in collaboration with Rivers Women Unite for SIM, aims to build a nationwide network of women committed to advocacy, prayer, and active participation in

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Security General

Forest Security Service Vows to Tackle Rising Insecurity in Ikwerre LGA

The Nigerian Forest Security Service has said it is fully prepared to address escalating security challenges in Ikwerre Local Government Area, including kidnapping, herders’ activities, and other criminal acts. The Area Commander in Ikwerre LGA, Chimekwa Charles, made the disclosure during a visit to the council chairman, Charles Wobodo, at his office in Isiokpo. Chimekwa

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Security General

Police Arrest Suspected Tricycle Robbers, Probe Killing of Businesswoman in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of suspected armed robbers linked to a series of tricycle thefts in Port Harcourt. 🚔 Police spokesperson in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the suspects were apprehended after a tricycle operator lodged an official complaint following a robbery incident. She disclosed that operatives recovered the stolen

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Education General

FG Says Nigeria Needs $345m Annually to Reintegrate 15 Million Out-of-School Children

The Federal Government has said Nigeria requires an annual investment of 345 million dollars to effectively reintegrate and provide essential skills to about 15 million out-of-school children across the country. 📚 The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday during the inaugural Federal Ministry of Education Private Sector Breakfast Convening held in Lagos.

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Politics

Power Minister Apologizes Over Prolonged Blackouts, Promises Improvement

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologized to Nigerians over the prolonged and severe electricity outages recorded in recent weeks. ⚡ Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu admitted that the ongoing blackout has worsened living conditions, particularly amid the intense dry-season heat being experienced across parts of the country. The

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Politics

INEC Meets Political Party Leaders, Unveils New Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to unveil and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. 🗳️ The meeting brought together chairmen and secretaries of registered political parties, alongside their representatives, to discuss preparations and strengthen collaboration

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Politics

Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Region

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections has been zoned to the southern region of the country, as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the polls. 🗳️ The disclosure was made by the party’s National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Nenadi Usman, on the sidelines of a

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Politics

Dickson Laments PDP Crisis, Says Jonathan ‘Must Be Sad’ Party Is ‘Killed and Buried’

Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed dissatisfaction over the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that former President Goodluck Jonathan “must be sad” about the party’s current state. Dickson, who recently defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said the PDP — which produced three presidents since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999

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General

Civil Society Groups Urge Rivers Government to Pass 2026 Budget to Revamp Education Sector

A coalition of civil society groups and community-based organizations has called on the Rivers State Government to urgently present and pass the 2026 state budget to tackle pressing challenges in the education sector. In a statement signed by Secretary General Ayanate West and spokesman Nasigba Peterside, the coalition expressed concern over the deteriorating state of

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Community General

Bodo-Bonny: Drivers Praise Government but Raise Checkpoint Concerns

Bus and taxi drivers operating along the newly completed Bodo-Bonny Road have commended the Federal Government for opening the route to traffic, highlighting the economic opportunities it has created. However, the drivers have raised concerns about the numerous checkpoints along the road, alleging that frequent roadblocks set up by security operatives and some community groups

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