Education General

Rivers State University Appoints Substantive Registrar

The Governing Council of Rivers State University has approved the appointment of Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo as the substantive Registrar of the institution. A statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Victor Banigo, said Dr. Daminabo had served as Acting Registrar since December 2025 before her confirmation. Her appointment took effect from June 11,

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Politics

Court Fixes Trial Dates for Men Accused of Attempted Murder of Gani Topba

A Rivers State High Court has fixed November 10, November 24 and December 8, 2026, for the trial of four men charged with the attempted murder of the leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, Gani Topba. The defendants are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. The

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General Oil and Gas

Expert Warns Against Dangote Refinery’s Planned Dollar Pricing

An energy expert, Dr. Joseph Obele, has warned that Nigeria’s inflation could worsen if the Dangote Refinery begins selling petroleum products in United States dollars. Dr. Obele said pricing locally refined petroleum products in foreign currency would increase the cost of doing business, weaken the naira and deepen poverty across the country. He urged the

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General Health

Pharmaceutical Society Seeks Help Over Threatened Resource Centre

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch, has appealed for intervention following the impact of the Rumuosi land dispute on its property. State Chairman of the society, Lekia Princewill, said its multi-million-naira professional resource and drug analysis centre, which is about 80 per cent completed, has been affected by the crisis. Meanwhile, leaders of

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Investigates Victory Estate Land Dispute

The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into a land dispute involving more than 6,000 plots at Victory Estate in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Enemi George, said the dispute is one of 14 petitions currently before the committee. He noted that several property

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Economy General

Commercial Drivers Reject Petrol Price Reduction

Commercial drivers in Port Harcourt have rejected the recent reduction in petrol prices, describing the ₦50 and ₦100 cuts as insignificant and insufficient to reduce their rising operational costs. The drivers said many filling stations are still dispensing petrol at over ₦1,150 per litre, despite the announced price reductions. They also accused some independent marketers

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Politics

Tinubu Seeks Constitutional Backing for State Police

President Bola Tinubu has written to the country’s 36 State Houses of Assembly, seeking their support for constitutional amendments to establish state police across Nigeria. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to reform the nation’s security architecture and strengthen policing at the sub-national level. If approved, the amendment would provide constitutional backing for state

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Politics

Wike Says He Relies on Wife’s Prayers for Tinubu’s Continued Support

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he depends on his wife’s prayers for President Bola Tinubu’s continued support, saying such backing is crucial for him to effectively carry out his responsibilities. Wike made the remark while speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2, also known

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Politics

Police Arrest Alleged Fake Presidential Council DG in Osun

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State. The arrest followed a bench warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations linked to the operation of the purported council, which authorities say is not a recognised government

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Education General

Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.3bn for Students’ Bursaries, Increases Award to ₦50,000

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦1.3 billion for the payment of bursaries to eligible students across the state. The governor also approved an increase in the bursary award from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 per beneficiary as part of efforts to support students and ease the financial burden of tertiary education.

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