Community General

Alleged Assault: Ahoada West Girl Cries for Justice After Council Chairman Visit

A young girl, Winnie Uchechi from Ahoada West Local Government Area, has called for public attention and protection following allegations that she was assaulted by the local council chairman. Uchechi alleged that the incident began after she took photographs of the deteriorating state of Community Secondary School, Odiokwu to highlight the poor condition of the

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Sports

Ex-Coach Backs Nwaiwu to Strengthen Super Eagles Defence

Former Enyimba FC assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju believes defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has the potential to form a formidable partnership with Benjamin Fredrick and Calvin Bassey in the defence of Super Eagles. Olanrewaju said Nwaiwu’s physical attributes and understanding of the game could be a major asset for the national side. He further stated that Nwaiwu’s

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Sports

Arbeloa Offers Update on Mbappé’s Injury Concern

Former Real Madrid defender Álvaro Arbeloa has provided an update on the fitness situation of star forward Kylian Mbappé after recent injury concerns. Arbeloa, now involved in media analysis, said that while the forward’s absence is a setback, there are positive signs regarding his recovery ahead of key upcoming fixtures. He emphasised that Mbappé remains

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Sports

Umar Sadiq Praises Valencia’s Tough Win Over Osasuna

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has hailed Valencia’s hard-fought victory over Osasuna in their recent league fixture, saying the result highlighted the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. The Nigerian forward, who played a key role in the match, described the three points as crucial for Valencia’s aspirations in the league. Sadiq noted that the team’s

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Politics

REM Urges Rivers Assembly to Speed Up Screening of Commissioner Nominees

The Rivers Emancipation Movement (REM) has called on the Rivers State House of Assembly to carefully consider the implications of the delay in screening and confirming commissioner nominees forwarded by the state governor. The national president of REM, Zoe Solomon Tamunotonye, said although Siminalayi Fubara may have made an oversight by dissolving his Executive Council

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Politics

Rumuekpe Residents Accuse Council Chairman Over Alleged Development Neglect

Residents of Rumuekpe community in Rivers State have criticised the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, over alleged commissioning of electricity poles without actual power supply. Community members said they have lived in darkness for years despite the recent installation and commissioning of electricity poles by the council leadership. They claimed the project

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Politics

NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer After 13 Years in Hiding

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug dealer, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after 13 years in hiding. The suspect was taken into custody following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin allegedly linked to him at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. Authorities said intelligence tracking

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Politics

ADC Chieftain Seeks Amendment of Electoral Act 2026

A member of the African Democratic Congress, Sam Amadi, has called for an urgent amendment of the Electoral Act 2026 to remove the proviso permitting manual transmission of election results where electronic transmission is not possible. Amadi made the call during the Citizens’ Townhall on the 2026 Electoral Act, where he described the provision as

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Education General

CSOs Commend IAUE Leadership Over Institutional Progress

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State has praised the leadership of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education for what it described as significant progress and stability in the institution. The groups said the university has remained focused and progressive under the administration of Vice-Chancellor, Okechukwu Onuchuku. The coalition noted that since November 2021,

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General Oil and Gas

Experts Warn Conflict Could Push Fuel Prices Higher

Energy analysts have cautioned that continued tensions between the United States and Iran could drive up global crude oil prices, with ripple effects on Nigeria’s domestic fuel market. Market volatility has already been observed as investors react to uncertainty in oil supply routes. Although Nigeria is an oil-producing nation, its fuel pricing remains sensitive to

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