Oil and Gas General

FG Meets Dangote Refinery, Marketers to Push for Lower Petrol Prices

The Federal Government has convened a closed-door meeting with the management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), and other key downstream stakeholders as part of efforts to reduce the pump price of petrol nationwide. The meeting, held at the Abuja headquarters of the Nigerian Midstream and

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Security General

Police to Destroy Expired Explosives in Rivers Community July 8–10

The Rivers State Police Command has announced plans to destroy expired explosive materials in the custody of Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited at Kporghor Community in Tai Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing-Kaborlo, the command said the controlled disposal exercise will take

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General

FG to Evacuate More Nigerians from South Africa on Tuesday

The Federal Government has announced that another batch of Nigerians will return from South Africa on Tuesday as part of its ongoing voluntary evacuation programme for citizens affected by rising anti-immigration tensions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said an Air Peace aircraft will depart Lagos for Johannesburg and return with about 270

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General Community

Six Feared Dead as Gunmen Attack Rumuodogo Community in Rivers

Tension has gripped Rumuodogo Two Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following an attack by suspected gunmen that reportedly left more than six people dead. The Youth President of Rumuodogo One and Two, Progress Ohiege, alleged that the attackers, believed to be from neighbouring Oboma Community in Degema Local Government Area, also

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Health General

Health Expert Warns Against Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol

Health experts have raised concerns over the growing habit of mixing energy drinks with alcohol among young people, warning that the practice could lead to serious health complications despite the widespread belief that energy drinks reduce the effects of alcohol. A Port Harcourt-based pharmacist, Magnus Asonye, said the combination only masks the feeling of intoxication

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Security General

Nigerian Army Commissions Over 250 Community Projects Nationwide

The Nigerian Army has commissioned more than 250 intervention projects across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during the commissioning of a renovated town hall in Ngboji Community, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.

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Economy General

Lawyer Raises Concern Over Slow Pace of Rivers Blue Economy Project

Human rights lawyer Chetam Nwala has expressed concern over the slow pace of the Rivers State Government’s Blue Economy project. He criticised the abandonment of the four-kilometre road project linking Ngo Junction to the Atlantic Ocean, saying its completion would have boosted economic activities and development in the area. Nwala also urged the state government

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General

Drivers’ Association Raises Alarm Over Alleged Vehicle Seizure by Suspected Touts

The Chairman of the Commercial Drivers Welfare Association, Ikwerre Road Unit, Agbakaekwu Chibueze, has raised concerns over the alleged forceful seizure of one of the association’s vehicles by suspected touts at the Rumuokoro area of Port Harcourt. He alleged that one of the association’s drivers was unlawfully detained before the vehicle was taken away under

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General Security

NDLEA Uncovers 43,980 Tramadol Pills Hidden in Fuel Tanks

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 43,980 pills of tramadol concealed inside modified fuel tanks in a major anti-drug operation. The agency said the discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation, describing the concealment method as a deliberate attempt by drug traffickers to evade security checks. NDLEA said investigations are ongoing to

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

’77: The Festac Conspiracy’ Makes History with Sold-Out World Premiere in Zambia

The highly anticipated political thriller, ’77: The Festac Conspiracy’, has made a strong debut after its star-studded world premiere in Lusaka, Zambia, attracting a sold-out audience and reinforcing the growing global appeal of African cinema. The premiere, held at the International Conference Centre, served as a major highlight of the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026,

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