General

Civil Society Groups Urge Rivers Government to Pass 2026 Budget to Revamp Education Sector

A coalition of civil society groups and community-based organizations has called on the Rivers State Government to urgently present and pass the 2026 state budget to tackle pressing challenges in the education sector. In a statement signed by Secretary General Ayanate West and spokesman Nasigba Peterside, the coalition expressed concern over the deteriorating state of

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Community General

Bodo-Bonny: Drivers Praise Government but Raise Checkpoint Concerns

Bus and taxi drivers operating along the newly completed Bodo-Bonny Road have commended the Federal Government for opening the route to traffic, highlighting the economic opportunities it has created. However, the drivers have raised concerns about the numerous checkpoints along the road, alleging that frequent roadblocks set up by security operatives and some community groups

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General

Former Lagos Councillor Arrested, 40kg of Skunk Seized in NDLEA Raid

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former two-term councillor in Lagos State and seized multiple consignments of illicit drugs as part of intensified nationwide anti-drug operations. The suspect, 45-year-old Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, a former councillor of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council and currently a legislative aide, was apprehended at his

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General

Give to Gain: Rethinking the True Value of Womanhood in Nigeria

By Paul Chimodo Every year on International Women’s Day, the world pauses to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women to society. It is a day dedicated not only to recognition but also to reflection, reflection on the progress made and the responsibilities that come with empowerment. Across the globe, women have demonstrated

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Education General

Court Awards ₦10m Damages Against Jephthah College Over NECO Exam Denial

A State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled that Jephthah College acted wrongly by denying one of its students, Emmanuel Chukwuma Uzorna, the opportunity to sit for the National Examination Council (NECO) examination in 2023. Delivering judgment in the case, Justice Beauty Okere awarded ₦10 million in damages against the school. Speaking to

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General Security

Condemnations Trail Killing of Traditional Ruler in Andoni

Condemnations have continued to trail the murder of a traditional ruler in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by suspected gunmen. A stakeholder in the area, Dr. Sampson Ngerebara, described the killing as a sacrilege to the people of Andoni and the traditional institution. Ngerebara urged the council chairman to intensify efforts to ensure

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Security General

Analysts, Lawyer Condemn Police Ransacking of Citizens During Stop-and-Search

A security analyst, Charles Inko-Tariah, has criticised the police over what he described as the routine ransacking and public stripping of citizens during stop-and-search operations. He described the practice as an outdated style of policing and called for more professional methods. Inko-Tariah, who spoke with correspondent Ofonime Okon, said there are better ways the police

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Foreign General

Middle East War Forces WHO to Suspend Operations at Dubai Logistics Hub

The United Nations has announced that the ongoing war in the Middle East has forced the World Health Organisation (WHO) to suspend operations at its global emergency logistics hub in Dubai. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed that activities at the facility have been put on hold due to the deteriorating security situation in the

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Health General

NAFDAC Defends Nationwide Ban on Small-Size Alcoholic Drinks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has defended the nationwide ban on sachet and small-pack alcoholic drinks, describing the policy as the most effective strategy to curb rising cases of underage drinking in Nigeria. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in Abuja during a press briefing marking the commencement

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Oil and Gas General

MOSOP Faults 3% Allocation to Host Communities in Petroleum Industry Act

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has criticised the three percent allocation to host communities as provided in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), describing it as inadequate. Addressing journalists, MOSOP President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, said the three percent earmarked for host communities is grossly insufficient, particularly for communities in the Niger Delta

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