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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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Community General

FG Reroutes Coastal Highway Through Ogoniland

The Federal Government has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland in honour of late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced this at a Night of Tribute in Abuja, describing the late senator’s death as a profound loss to the nation. He noted that Mpigi’s legacy

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Community General

Arrested Man Alleges Rights Violation in Land Dispute

One of the individuals recently arrested in connection with the alleged land dispute, Prince Amadi, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of violating his fundamental human rights. Amadi said his rights were infringed upon during the incident and vowed to pursue legal action to seek justice. He also called on authorities to investigate alleged illegal

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Community General

Human Rights Group Condemns Alleged Land Grabbing in Rumuagholu

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has condemned alleged land grabbing, unlawful detention, intimidation, harassment, and torture reportedly inflicted on the Nworgu family by a real estate operator, Ory Martins Akinselovin, in Rumuagholu Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, the National Legal Adviser of the group, Henry Ekine,

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Community Politics

Firms Launch Embedded Power Project To Reduce Lagos Gensets

Two energy firms have entered into a partnership to deploy embedded power solutions aimed at reducing reliance on generators in Lagos. The agreement focuses on delivering stable electricity supply to commercial and residential areas including Marina, Ikoyi, Lekki Phase One and Victoria Island. Officials involved in the project explained that the initiative would provide round-the-clock

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