Community General

Gunfire Erupts as Okrika, Eleme Communities Clash Over Land Dispute

Fresh tension has broken out between the people of Okrika and Eleme local government areas in Rivers State, with heavy gunshots reported along the troubled axis on Thursday night. The latest crisis is believed to be connected to a lingering land dispute between the two communities. As of the time of filing this report, the

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Community Education General

UNIOSUN Student Alleges Assault by Soldier During Hostel Invasion

A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has alleged that a soldier pinned her against a bathroom door and attempted to sexually assault her during the reported invasion of student hostels by military personnel. The student recounted that she was alone in her room when soldiers allegedly forced her to open the door.

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General Community

AEDC Officials Injured in Attack During Anti-Power Theft Operation in Abuja

Several officials of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Plc sustained injuries after they were attacked during an anti-electricity theft enforcement operation at the Dawaki Police Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident occurred on Friday during a joint operation involving AEDC’s revenue protection team and security personnel following reports of widespread electricity

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Community Environment

Traditional Ruler Urges Faster Clearance at Collapsed Building Site

The Chairman of the Amadiama Council of Chiefs, Oliver Olunwa, has called on the Rivers State Government to accelerate debris removal at the site of the collapsed five-storey building on Odili Road, Port Harcourt. Olunwa said the slow pace of the operation had reduced the chances of rescuing anyone who might still be trapped beneath

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Community General

MOSOP: Ogoni Dialogue Focused on Development, Not Just Oil Resumption

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has said the ongoing Ogoni dialogue extends beyond the issue of oil production resumption, stressing that it is primarily focused on the overall development of Ogoniland. Speaking at the MOSOP National Congress held at the Peace and Freedom Centre in Bori, MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke,

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Community General

Ohiauga Community Protests Alleged Exclusion from PIA Benefits by TotalEnergies

Women and youths of Ohiauga Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have staged a peaceful protest, accusing TotalEnergies of excluding the community from the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) despite hosting oil facilities. The Paramount Ruler of Ohiauga Community, Eze Bright Abali, said the community has been left out while

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Community General

Odual Kingdom Demands Justice Over Killing of Two Indigenes

The Odual Kingdom in Abua/Odual Local Government Area has condemned the killing of two of its indigenes, Pastor Moses Matthew Arugu and Azubuike Monday. The victims, who were from Emirikpoko Community, were reportedly attacked and killed by unidentified assailants between May 29 and May 30, 2026. In a statement, the traditional ruler of the community,

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Community General

B-Dere Youth Council Rejects Allegations Against Leesi Maol

The President of the B-Dere Youth Council, Cletus Dumbari-Dube, has condemned allegations reportedly made by Gani Topba, leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, accusing philanthropist Leesi Maol of working against the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. Dumbari-Dube described the allegation as provocative and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of Maol.

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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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