General

Court Affirms FCCPC’s Power to Probe Airline Ticket Pricing Complaints

The Federal High Court in Abuja has again affirmed the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket pricing. The court dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which had challenged the Commission’s powers to probe complaints involving the pricing of its flight tickets.

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General

FG, NDDC Finalise Plans for $500m Agribusiness Investment Fund

The Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission have finalised plans to raise a 500 million dollar agribusiness investment fund to boost large-scale commercial agriculture across the nine states of the Niger Delta. The proposed fund is expected to support agricultural development, improve food production and create jobs by financing major agribusiness projects across

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General

NSIB says private jet landed on wrong surface after missed first approach to Asaba

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that the private jet that mistakenly landed on a road under construction near Asaba Airport had earlier discontinued its first landing attempt before making a second approach that ended on the wrong surface. In a preliminary report on the June 10 incident, the Bureau said the Bombardier Challenger

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Economy General

NANS Threatens Protest Against MTN, MultiChoice Over Xenophobia in South Africa

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened a nationwide protest against South African business interests in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The students’ body said it may shut down the operations of companies such as MTN and MultiChoice as part of planned actions, while also

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General

NYSC Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Death of Corps Member in Rivers

The Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has responded to public reactions surrounding the death of a 25-year-old corps member, Dr. Wisdom Enakirerhi, who was serving at the Military Hospital in Port Harcourt. The death of the young medical doctor has sparked widespread concern, following claims by a close relative that

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Community General

Alesa Community Raises Alarm Over Fresh Shootings on Disputed Lands

The Community Development Committee Chairman of Alesa in Eleme Local Government Area, Joseph Osarojiji, has raised concerns over renewed violence on disputed lands, alleging that armed youths have resumed attacks in the area. Osarojiji said the persistent insecurity has prevented residents, particularly women, from accessing their farmlands, thereby threatening livelihoods and food production. He appealed

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General Judiciary

Rights Lawyer Calls for Law to Criminalize Land Grabbing in Rivers

Human rights lawyer, Chetam Nwala, has called for legislation to criminalize land grabbing in Rivers State, warning that the growing trend of illegal land acquisition is discouraging investment and threatening economic development. Nwala said the state government must take urgent steps to address the menace before it further undermines investor confidence and property rights. He

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Environment General

Business Owners Count Losses as Flooding Disrupts Activities on Ikwerre Road

Business owners and residents along Ikwerre Road in Port Harcourt are counting their losses after heavy rainfall on Thursday triggered severe flooding that submerged homes, shops, and major sections of the road. The flooding disrupted commercial activities and left many residents struggling to salvage their belongings as water inundated homes and business premises. Affected traders

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Judiciary General

Court Bars Police from Harassing Rivers Human Rights Activist

Correspondent: Uchendu Ejiowhor A Rivers State High Court sitting in Okrika has issued a perpetual injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force, its officers, agents and representatives from harassing, intimidating, threatening or arresting human rights activist and freedom fighter, General Gabriel Asabuja. The court, presided over by Justice Lemea Ngbor-Abina, ruled that the police acted unlawfully

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Environment General

Ogoni Youth Group Urges Due Process Over HYPREP Allegations

A youth group representing oil and gas host communities in Ogoniland has called on the public to allow due process to take its course over recent allegations involving the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The Ogoni Oil and Gas Host Communities Youths Association (OOGHCYA) said the allegations against the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Professor Nenibarini

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