Community General

Former CDC Chairman Raises Alarm Over Insecurity in Uegwere Boue

A former Chairman of the Community Development Committee of Uegwere Boue in Khana Local Government Area, Godspower Pynen, has expressed concern over the security situation in the community, alleging persistent attacks, abductions and land-related disputes. Pynen claimed that three women were recently abducted while returning from their farms and taken to an unknown destination. He

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Community General

Teenager Drowns While Swimming in Okrika Community

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Miebaka Koko, has drowned while swimming with friends at Derock Waterside in Ogoloma Community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday when the teenager was reportedly swept away by a strong current while swimming. Witnesses said his friends raised an alarm after noticing he was

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Sports

KONATE SET TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL ON FREE TRANSFER

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club on a free transfer after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Premier League side. Reports indicate that negotiations between the France international and Liverpool over a new deal have broken down, with the defender now expected to depart Anfield when

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Sports

NWAIWU CELEBRATES BIRTH OF FIRST CHILD AHEAD OF UNITY CUP FINAL

Super Eagles defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu, has welcomed his first child ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup final clash against Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz. Turkish club, Trabzonspor, confirmed the birth of the player’s baby girl, named Jacinta, in a statement congratulating the defender and his wife, Melissa. The development comes as a major personal boost for the twenty-two-year-old

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Sports

US WARNS FANS AGAINST USE OF DRONES AT WORLD CUP EVENTS

The United States government has warned football fans against the use of drones at FIFA World Cup matches and related events during the 2026 tournament. The warning was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, as part of heightened security measures ahead of the competition which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and

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Sports

NEYMAR TO MISS FRIENDLIES, MAY MISS WORLD CUP OPENER

Brazil forward Neymar will miss his country’s upcoming friendly matches and could also miss their opening match at the World Cup due to injury. The 34-year-old has been ruled out for between two and three weeks with a calf injury. Neymar, who has scored seventy-nine goals in one hundred and twenty-eight appearances for Brazil, joined

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General

RIVERS WOMEN UNITE FOR SIM URGES WOMEN TO REMAIN HOPEFUL

The Rivers Women Unite for Sim has urged women to remain steadfast in their faith despite the prevailing political and economic challenges in the country. The group made the call during its monthly thanksgiving gathering themed “Beyond the Storm.” Speaking during the event, one of the leaders of the group, Adata Bio-Briggs, commended Governor Siminalayi

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Politics

RIWAMA COMMENDS FUBARA OVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for what it described as remarkable infrastructure and development projects recorded during his three years in office. In a statement signed by the Managing Director of RIWAMA, Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, the agency praised the governor for sustained investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and

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General

WORK RESUMES AFTER EID-EL-KABIR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Work has resumed nationwide following the Eid-el-Kabir public holidays declared by the Federal Government. The Federal Government had declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to enable Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. With the holidays now over, banks, government offices and other public institutions are expected to reopen fully for normal activities.

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Health General

NCDC PLACES RIVERS, LAGOS, OTHERS ON HIGH EBOLA ALERT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has placed Rivers, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Kano and several other states on high Ebola preparedness alert following renewed outbreaks in parts of Africa. In a statement, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, said Nigeria had not recorded any confirmed Ebola Virus Disease

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