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Rivers Chief Judge Frees Inmates Detained for Years Without Trial

Several inmates held at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Rivers State for periods ranging from six to fourteen years without prosecution or trace of their case files have regained their freedom. The release followed a goal delivery exercise carried out on Thursday by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, who urged the

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Pyagbara Urges Rivers Government to Act Ahead of Impending Floods

A former President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Legborsi Pyagbara, has urged the Rivers State Government to urgently initiate proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the anticipated flooding in the state. Speaking in Port Harcourt during a one-day workshop on climate change loss and damage, Pyagbara expressed concern over

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Rivers Pensioners Deny Protest Plans, Commend Sole Administrator

Pensioners in Rivers State have dismissed reports suggesting they are planning to stage a protest over unpaid gratuities. Describing the claims as false and misleading, the pensioners said no such protest has been scheduled or discussed within their ranks. Speaking on behalf of the group, the Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Rivers

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Legal Experts Applaud Court Ruling on NBA Conference Relocation

A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt branch, Prince Nyekwere, has praised the High Court’s decision to strike out a suit challenging the relocation of the 2025 NBA Annual Conference to Enugu State. Nyekwere described the suit filed by Chris Akarolo as baseless and unnecessary, accusing the claimant of being a

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Port Harcourt Floods Again as Government Arrives Late, and the People Are Left to Cope Alone

By Paul Chimodo The flood came quietly at first, with slow rain that drizzled through the night. By morning, water was pouring into homes in Nkpolu, soaking floors, mattresses, and memories. It wasn’t the first time for many residents—and it likely won’t be the last. “It started entering from the kitchen,” said Chinyere Okeke, a

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French PM Proposes Scrapping Two Public Holidays to Cut Spending, Boost Defence

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed eliminating two public holidays—Easter Monday and May 8th—as part of a sweeping 2026 budget plan aimed at reducing government spending while increasing defence funding. In his announcement, Bayrou argued that the abundance of public holidays, particularly in May, was having a negative impact on productivity, likening the month

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Ijaw Youth Congress Criticizes FG’s Focus on Pipelines Over Coastal Communities

The Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC) has faulted the Federal Government for what it describes as a lopsided approach to development in the Niger Delta, alleging that more attention is being given to protecting oil pipeline infrastructure than to addressing the welfare of residents in coastal communities. Chairman of the IYC Eastern Zone, Datolu Sokubo, made

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Nkpolu/Rumuigbo Road in Deplorable Condition, Residents Cry Out for Help

The worsening state of the Nkpolu/Rumuigbo road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has become a source of frustration for residents, road users, and commercial drivers, who say the dilapidated road is crippling their daily activities and businesses. Those who spoke to our correspondent described the road as nearly impassable, with deep potholes, eroded sections, and

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Bille Community Accuses Asari Dokubo’s Security Outfit of Threats, Calls for Government Intervention

The Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State has raised alarm over what it described as mounting threats to its peace, security, and means of livelihood, allegedly perpetrated by Mujahid Asari Dokubo and his private security outfit, known as the Amama Soldiers. In a press briefing, the Bille Council of Chiefs accused

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NDDC Commissions Ultra-Modern Market in Ibaa Community, Rivers State

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commissioned a newly constructed modern market in Ibaa Community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost economic development at the grassroots level. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Rivers State Representative on the NDDC Board, Tony Okocha, urged residents of

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