Features General

Has Nigeria Failed Its Children?

By Paul Chimodo Across Nigeria, millions of children are growing up in conditions shaped by poverty, insecurity, poor education, and economic hardship. While political leaders continue to speak of the future, many Nigerian children are struggling to survive the present. That question is no longer asked only in classrooms, policy meetings, or newspaper editorials. It

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Judiciary General

Defendant opens defence in Khana murder trial, alleges police torture

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The first defendant, Henry Barikui-Dele, has opened his defence in the murder trial involving former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Sunny Bekanwa, over the alleged killings of Doctor Lucky Keena and Engineer Deyaa Dunsara. Barikui-Dele and Bekanwa are standing trial over allegations of membership of a secret cult group

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General Judiciary

Court reserves judgment in trial of five men over Owo church attack

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in the trial of five men charged with alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) charged Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Abubakar with nine

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General Security

NSCDC deploys tactical teams across Rivers ahead of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command, has deployed specialised and tactical teams across the state ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration to strengthen security and ensure the safety of lives and property. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Command Public Relations Officer, Ihemnacho Umeado, following a

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Education General Judiciary

Trial of Wisdom Gate School proprietor, four others suffers setback in Rivers High Court

The trial of the proprietor of Wisdom Gate School and four other management staff of the Eligbolo branch has suffered another setback at the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. When the matter came up for plea, prosecution counsel from the Office of the State Attorney General, Ministry of Justice, Damatamonu Opubo, applied

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Technology General

81% OF NIGERIAN BUSINESSES SAY META HAS EXPANDED THEIR CUSTOMER BASE – NEW REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new research report has found that 81% of Nigerian businesses say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer base, highlighting the growing role of digital tools in business growth across the country. The report shows that Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Meta AI, and Threads are increasingly being used by small and medium-sized

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General

SURVEYOR-GENERAL CALLS FOR GREATER POLITICAL PARTICIPATION BY PROFESSIONALS

The Surveyor-General of Rivers State, Peter Ogolo, has urged professionals in the built sector to actively participate in politics to strengthen governance and development. He lamented that many professionals are disconnected from political structures, limiting their influence in decision-making processes. Stakeholders at a memorial lecture also stressed the need for integrity, accountability and ethical leadership

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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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General

TENANTS RAISE ALARM OVER SOARING RENT IN RIVERS STATE

Tenants in Rivers State have warned that rising house rents are pushing many families out of decent accommodation. The Executive Secretary of the National Union of Tenants of Nigeria, Caesar Enwefah, said worsening economic hardship has made it increasingly difficult for people to cope with housing costs. He disclosed that in some areas, a self-contained

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