Community General

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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Oil and Gas General

Alesa Residents Protest at Port Harcourt Refinery Over Planned Sale

Residents of Alesa community in Eleme Local Government Area on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the Port Harcourt Refinery, demanding inclusion in discussions surrounding the proposed sale of the facility to a Chinese company. The protesters blocked the refinery entrance and called for the convening of a town hall meeting involving community leaders and

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Oil and Gas General

NMDPRA Seals 11 Petrol Stations in Port Harcourt, Obio Akpor Over Sharp Practices

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed eleven petrol filling stations across Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Areas for engaging in sharp practices, including under-dispensing, faulty pumps, and other regulatory infractions. The South-South Regional Coordinator of the NMDPRA, Victor Owodiasa, said the enforcement exercise forms part of the Authority’s

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Security General

DHQ Explains Scope of Nigeria–US Security Partnership

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that Nigeria’s security partnership with the United States is primarily focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support, and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the DHQ emphasized

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Education General

IAUE SUG Defends Acting Vice-Chancellor Against Criticisms

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has defended the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Okey Onuchukwu, following recent public criticisms of his administration. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, SUG President, Alex Inyeaka Nnodim Onu, described allegations of institutional decline as misleading and unsubstantiated. He pointed to ongoing infrastructural developments

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General

ADC Declares Contest in Rivers State By-Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its participation in the February 21st Rivers State House of Assembly by-elections for Ahoada East and Khana Constituency Two. Speaking to journalists, Leader Sampson, Chairman of ADC in Rivers State, said the party is contesting not merely to participate, but to win the elections. He described ADC as

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General

Four Killed, Two Soldiers Missing in Plateau Communities Attack

No fewer than four persons, including a soldier and three suspected bandits, were killed in a coordinated attack on Sabon Gari and Zurak communities in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Two soldiers involved in the operation have also been declared missing. Military sources said troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) successfully thwarted the

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Health General

Health Workers Vow to Continue Strike Over Salary Review

Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions have insisted that their ongoing strike will continue until the Federal Government reviews the Consolidated Health Salary Structure. The strike, which has lasted for several weeks, has disrupted healthcare services in public hospitals nationwide. The unions accused the government of failing to honour previous agreements reached on

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Economy General

Economic Reforms, Private Investment Key to Growth — Edun

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said Nigeria’s target of achieving seven per cent economic growth depends largely on sustained reforms and increased private sector investment. He spoke at an economic forum in Lagos where he outlined government strategies for stabilising the economy. Edun said recent policy decisions

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General

SERAP Sues NNPC Over Alleged ₦22.3 Billion Oil Funds Discrepancy

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) over the alleged failure to account for ₦22.3 billion, USD $49.7 million, £14.3 million, and €5.2 million in oil revenue. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare said the suit follows damning allegations

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