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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Health General

NGO Urges Intending Couples to Know Genotype to Curb Sickle Cell Disease

A Non-Governmental Organization, the Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative, has advised intending couples to ascertain their genotype before marriage as a key step toward reducing the prevalence of sickle cell disease. The founder of the organization in Ireland and Nigeria, Esther Onolmemem, made the call at the grand finale of a sickle cell awareness campaign held

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Environment General

Coalition Commends Fubara, RIWAMA on Improved Waste Management in Rivers

A coalition of civil society groups and community-based organizations has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) for ongoing efforts to improve waste management across Port Harcourt and other parts of the state. The coalition said the commendation followed an assessment exercise conducted across 72 designated waste collection zones operated

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Health General

Rivers State Launches MAMII to Reduce Maternal, Newborn Deaths

The Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has been officially launched in Rivers State, marking a joint effort by the state and federal governments to address rising cases of maternal and newborn deaths. Our correspondent reports that the initiative will be implemented in six local government areas identified as high-burden communities for maternal

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Technology Economy Foreign General

Moniepoint’s 2025 Figures Reveal How Nigeria’s Fintech Sector Is Evolving

By Paul Chimodo Moniepoint’s 2025 performance figures, published as part of its year-in-review data and industry disclosures, provide more than a snapshot of company growth. The report, which details transaction volumes, lending activity, merchant usage and expansion plans, offers valuable insight into how Nigeria’s fintech sector is maturing and reshaping everyday economic activity. It was

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Technology General

Telcos Spent Over $1bn on New Network Towers — NCC

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications operators in Nigeria spent more than $1 billion on new network towers and related infrastructure in 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC disclosed this in its latest industry performance data, noting that the investment was part of efforts by operators to expand network coverage, improve service quality,

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