Community General

OGONI MONARCH CALLS FOR PEACE AMID RUMOURS OF DEATH

The Gbenemene of Bua Bori Kingdom, Solomon Ndigbara, has urged Ogoni people to embrace peace, unity and political tolerance following rumours surrounding his death and political position. He said no individual can determine the political direction of Ogoni land and warned against misinformation capable of causing unrest. The monarch expressed willingness to work with relevant

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Community General

CONSUMER GROUP ACCUSES ILLEGAL TASKFORCES OF EXTORTION IN RIVERS MARKETS

A consumer rights group has urged the Rivers State Government to clamp down on illegal taskforces allegedly extorting traders under the guise of enforcing sanitation policies. The Consumers Satisfaction and Safety Initiative says some individuals still harass traders and demand money despite the cancellation of the Thursday sanitation exercise. The group said traders are often

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Community General

Woman Seeks Justice After Learner Driver Kills Three Children in Port Harcourt

A woman identified as Amarachi Promise Esomonu is seeking justice five days after a learner driver allegedly killed her three children in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred in the Ogbunabali area when a man was reportedly teaching his girlfriend how to drive. The learner driver allegedly lost control and rammed into the woman’s residence, killing

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Community General

UEGWERE BOUE COMMUNITY RAISES ALARM OVER ALLEGED ATTACK PLOT

The people of Uegwere Boue Community in Khana Local Government Area have raised concerns over an alleged plan to attack the community by former agitator, Solomon Ndigbara, and some associates. A former CDC Chairman of the community, Godspower Batikpoa, alleged that the group was plotting the attack and urged security agencies to intervene to prevent

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Politics Community

PHALGA CHAIRMAN DISTRIBUTES OFFICIAL VEHICLES TO COUNCILLORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

The Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Allwell Ihunda, has presented official vehicles to 20 councillors and principal officers of the council. He said the gesture was aimed at improving their mobility and enhancing legislative performance. Ihunda commended the councillors for their support and commitment to the administration’s agenda. The leader of the

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Community General

BONNY RESIDENT RAISES ALARM OVER CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF MOTORCYCLISTS

An indigene of Bonny Local Government Area, Israel Pepple, has raised concerns over alleged criminal activities involving some commercial motorcyclists around Amamu Junction and Sandfield Road. He called on local authorities and security agencies to take urgent action to address the growing security threat. Pepple also alleged that some of the motorcyclists operate with the

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Community General

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS PROTEST ARREST OF MEMBERS IN PORT HARCOURT

Commercial drivers in Rivers State have appealed for intervention after several of their members were arrested by police around the Mile One axis of Port Harcourt. The Chairman of the drivers’ union, Christopher Ezeala, said dozens of drivers were arrested on Tuesday for reasons that were not clearly communicated, calling on the police authorities to

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Community Economy General

ESTATE SURVEYORS BLAME LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN FOR ARBITRARY TENEMENT RATE COLLECTION

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers says the refusal of local government chairmen to engage professionals is responsible for the arbitrary collection of tenement rates across the country. The Chairman of the institution, ESV Nwokoma Nwankwo, warned that failure by individuals and corporate organisations to properly value their properties is also risky and

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Community Politics

MOSOP Urges Ogoni Leaders to Unite, Prioritise People’s Welfare

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Ogoni leaders to unite and place the welfare of the people above individual interests. The group’s President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, made the appeal during an interactive session with journalists and stakeholders in Eleme Local Government Area. He said it has become necessary for

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Community General

Okrika Woman Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threats, Land Dispute

An indigene of Okrika Local Government Area, Charity Fubara, has raised an alarm over alleged threats to her life and the reported unlawful takeover of her property. She accused a community leader, Chief Tam George, alongside suspected land grabbers, of intimidation and harassment, claiming that they have been issuing threats to her and members of

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