Community General

Alesa Community Raises Alarm Over Fresh Shootings on Disputed Lands

The Community Development Committee Chairman of Alesa in Eleme Local Government Area, Joseph Osarojiji, has raised concerns over renewed violence on disputed lands, alleging that armed youths have resumed attacks in the area. Osarojiji said the persistent insecurity has prevented residents, particularly women, from accessing their farmlands, thereby threatening livelihoods and food production. He appealed

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General Judiciary

Rights Lawyer Calls for Law to Criminalize Land Grabbing in Rivers

Human rights lawyer, Chetam Nwala, has called for legislation to criminalize land grabbing in Rivers State, warning that the growing trend of illegal land acquisition is discouraging investment and threatening economic development. Nwala said the state government must take urgent steps to address the menace before it further undermines investor confidence and property rights. He

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Environment General

Business Owners Count Losses as Flooding Disrupts Activities on Ikwerre Road

Business owners and residents along Ikwerre Road in Port Harcourt are counting their losses after heavy rainfall on Thursday triggered severe flooding that submerged homes, shops, and major sections of the road. The flooding disrupted commercial activities and left many residents struggling to salvage their belongings as water inundated homes and business premises. Affected traders

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Politics

Rivers Rewards 10 NYSC Presidential Honours Awardees with ₦20 Million

The Rivers State Government has rewarded 10 indigenes who received the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honours Award with a total cash gift of ₦20 million. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, announced the reward in Port Harcourt while congratulating the recipients for bringing honour and pride

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General Judiciary

Court Bars Police from Harassing Rivers Human Rights Activist

Correspondent: Uchendu Ejiowhor A Rivers State High Court sitting in Okrika has issued a perpetual injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force, its officers, agents and representatives from harassing, intimidating, threatening or arresting human rights activist and freedom fighter, General Gabriel Asabuja. The court, presided over by Justice Lemea Ngbor-Abina, ruled that the police acted unlawfully

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Environment General

Ogoni Youth Group Urges Due Process Over HYPREP Allegations

A youth group representing oil and gas host communities in Ogoniland has called on the public to allow due process to take its course over recent allegations involving the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The Ogoni Oil and Gas Host Communities Youths Association (OOGHCYA) said the allegations against the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Professor Nenibarini

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General Judiciary

NBA Defends Participation in Presidential Policing Bill Working Group

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has defended the association’s decision to join the newly inaugurated Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, saying the NBA is committed to ensuring the proposed legislation includes strong legal safeguards. Osigwe said the association’s participation is aimed at addressing public concerns surrounding the

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Sports

Benin Coach Confident of Historic Qualification Against Nigeria’s Flamingos

Benin U-17 women’s national team head coach, Idah Azonsou, remains confident her side can overturn their first-leg deficit and secure a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the expense of Nigeria’s Flamingos. The Young Amazons suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to the Flamingos in the first leg of the final

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Sports

Celtic Open Talks with Iheanacho Over New Contract

Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have opened discussions with Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho over a new contract as the club seeks to retain the forward ahead of the new season. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill confirmed that negotiations are ongoing with Iheanacho’s representatives, expressing his desire to keep the Super Eagles striker at the club. “I would

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Sports

Barcelona Submit Bid for Borussia Dortmund Winger Karim Adeyemi

Barcelona have submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund for the signing of German winger Karim Adeyemi as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. According to reports, negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Barcelona keen to complete the transfer as soon as possible. Adeyemi is said to have

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