Politics

Reps Order Probe into Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses, casualties, and properties abandoned by Nigerians following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, during Tuesday’s plenary session presided over by Speaker

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Community Politics

Iriebe Monarch Seeks Government Intervention Over Alleged Boundary Attacks

The Paramount Ruler of Iriebe Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Jeremiah Worenwu, has appealed to the state government to urgently intervene over alleged attacks by persons from the neighbouring Umuebule Community in Etche Local Government Area. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Eze Worenwu said the boundary separating Iriebe and Umuebule communities

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Opobo Kingdom Announces Coronation of New Monarch

Opobo Kingdom has announced the official coronation of His Majesty, King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI, as the Amanyanabo and Treaty King of the kingdom. In a statement, the Chief of Protocol and Public Relations of the Opobo Council of Alapu, Godwin Nengia Bupo, said the coronation ceremonies will take place from September 18

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Politics

Rivers NULGE Urges Council Chairmen to Prioritise Workers’ Welfare

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Rivers State has called on local government chairmen across the state to prioritise workers’ welfare through regular payment of salaries, improved staff welfare, and continuous capacity development. The union made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Rivers State chapter of the Association of Local

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Education General

Rivers Parents Back Ban on End-of-Term Parties, Raise Alarm Over Alleged School Extortion

Parents in Rivers State have expressed support for the Ministry of Education’s decision to ban end-of-term parties in private schools, describing the move as a major financial relief for families. Many parents accused some private school proprietors of turning what was once a voluntary celebration into a compulsory activity used to impose additional financial burdens

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Environment General

Upata Monarch Urges Rivers Government to Establish State Emergency Management Agency

The King of Upata Kingdom in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty Felix Otuwarikpo, has called on the Rivers State Government to establish a State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to strengthen disaster response across the state. Speaking in an interview with Today FM, the monarch expressed dissatisfaction with what he

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Community General

Four Killed in Omoku Attack, Residents Gripped by Fear

Fear has gripped residents of Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State following a violent attack that reportedly claimed the lives of four persons, including a commander of the Organized Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC). The deceased OSPAC operative, identified as Boski, was the Commander of the OSPAC Omoku Unit. Three women

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Community General

Tension Mounts Over Sand-Filling Activities at Bori Camp in Rivers

Tension is mounting among host communities surrounding the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division Bori Camp in Port Harcourt over ongoing sand-filling activities, with residents threatening protests if urgent action is not taken by the relevant authorities. Reports indicate that some aggrieved communities are mobilising to block the Rumuigbo axis of Ikwerre Road in protest over what

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Judiciary

Lawyer Warns Against Referring Court-Decided Cases to Committees

A constitutional and human rights lawyer, Tonye Sipoto-Pepple, has cautioned government institutions and public authorities against referring matters already determined by competent courts to administrative or legislative committees, describing the practice as inconsistent with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Sipoto-Pepple’s remarks follow complaints by some families and individuals who alleged that despite obtaining valid

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Environment General

ISSJHR Raises Alarm Over Rising Flooding in Rivers State

The Chairman of the International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR), Omenazu Jackson, has expressed concern over the increasing flooding in Rivers State, warning that it is causing widespread damage to lives, property, businesses and public infrastructure while posing serious public health risks. Jackson called on the Rivers State Government, local government councils

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