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Alleged Assault: Ahoada West Girl Cries for Justice After Council Chairman Visit

A young girl, Winnie Uchechi from Ahoada West Local Government Area, has called for public attention and protection following allegations that she was assaulted by the local council chairman. Uchechi alleged that the incident began after she took photographs of the deteriorating state of Community Secondary School, Odiokwu to highlight the poor condition of the

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Stranded Nigerian Air Travellers Amid Middle East Conflict

Major global airlines have cancelled or suspended flights to and from several Middle Eastern destinations, leaving many Nigerians stranded at airports. The disruptions follow escalating hostilities involving the United States and Iran, which triggered widespread airspace closures across parts of the region. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria advised passengers to maintain contact with their

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Ikwerre Council Chairman Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Lives and Property

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government, Charles Wobodo, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property across the council. Wobodo made the declaration during a meeting with the Igwuruta Council of Chiefs and Elders, commending the traditional leaders for presenting resolutions aimed at promoting peace and development in the community. He assured the

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General Community

KAGOTE Downplays Insecurity Reports in Khana

The apex Ogoni socio-cultural organisation, KAGOTE, has dismissed reports suggesting a surge in insecurity in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Spokesperson of KAGOTE, Menele Nzidee, clarified that some of the security threats recorded in Khana were largely reprisal attacks between rival gang groups, rather than a widespread breakdown of law and order. He

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General Community

Ex-Obio/Akpor Chairman Ihunwo Denies Land Grabbing Allegation

The immediate past Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has denied allegations of land grabbing levelled against him by the council authority. Ihunwo, who spoke through his lawyer, Obidinma Obidinma, criticised the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council for acting on a petition over a disputed piece of land without first obtaining his side of

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Southern Nigeria Monarchs Pay Condolence Visit to Family of Late King Jaja of Opobo

Over ten monarchs under the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late King Jaja of Opobo and former Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Dandeson Douglas Jaja. The traditional rulers described the late monarch as a rare symbol of unity, wisdom,

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Residents, Traders Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Faulty Street Lights in Port Harcourt

Residents and traders in parts of Port Harcourt have called on the government to urgently intervene as insecurity worsens along Rumuola Road, Rumuokoro, and the Mile One Market axis, blaming the situation on non-functional street lights. They warned that prolonged darkness in these busy areas at night is exposing residents to danger and crippling commercial

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Lagos Warned Over Rising Population Pressure

The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the growing pressure that rapid population increase is placing on infrastructure and urban planning in the state. A state commissioner warned that the continued influx of people into Lagos is stretching housing, transportation, and public services beyond capacity. The commissioner noted that the government is reviewing planning

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KAGOTE Condemns Attack on Ogoni Monarch, Demands Justice

The President of the Khana Graduates Overseas and Technical Experts (KAGOTE), Lesi Maol, has condemned the attempted murder of the Gbenemene of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom and Chairman of the Khana Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty King Suanu Baridam. Maol described the attack, reportedly carried out by unknown gunmen in a community within Khana Local

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General Community

Oyorokoto Residents Raise Alarm Over Gunmen’s Ultimatum in Andoni

Residents of Oyorokoto Community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have issued a distress call to security agencies, the Andoni Local Government Chairman, and the state government following reports that suspected gunmen have ordered them to vacate the island or face death. The threat is coming amid a fresh clash between rival gang

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