Judiciary General

Court Restores NYCN Registration, Dissolves CAC Interim Committee

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, by the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC. The court also dissolved the Interim Management Committee established by the commission to oversee the affairs of the youth organisation. The CAC had withdrawn the council’s certificate of registration in October

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General

Commercial Drivers Accuse Rivers Government of Ignoring Concerns Over Illegal Levies

Commercial drivers in Port Harcourt have accused the Rivers State Government of failing to address concerns over illegal levies, harassment, and the destruction of vehicles by touts, popularly known as agberos. The Chairman of the Commercial Drivers Welfare Association of Rivers State, Christopher Ezeali, said months after a solidarity march to Government House, drivers have

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Security General

Rivers Police Train Officers on Fraud Investigation and Forensics

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a training programme for officers on fraud investigation and forensic techniques to improve evidence-based investigations and prosecutions. Speaking at the opening of the two-day training in Rivers State, Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju described the programme as a key component of ongoing police reforms being driven by the Inspector-General

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Community General

Odual Kingdom Demands Justice Over Killing of Two Indigenes

The Odual Kingdom in Abua/Odual Local Government Area has condemned the killing of two of its indigenes, Pastor Moses Matthew Arugu and Azubuike Monday. The victims, who were from Emirikpoko Community, were reportedly attacked and killed by unidentified assailants between May 29 and May 30, 2026. In a statement, the traditional ruler of the community,

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Security General

Police Confirm Death of Missing Commercial Driver in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 55-year-old commercial driver who was reported missing two weeks ago. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe, said the driver, identified as Christopher Emmanuel Akpabio, was allegedly murdered by a suspected criminal syndicate after being hired by three suspects at

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Education General

Parents Express Concern Over School Safety Amid Rising Insecurity

Some parents in Port Harcourt have expressed concern over the safety of their children in schools following the recent wave of kidnappings and killings reported in parts of the country. The parents said they are increasingly worried about the security of their wards due to the worsening security situation nationwide. They called on governments at

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Religion General

CAN DECLARES THREE DAYS NATIONAL MOURNING OVER INSECURITY

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period from June 12 to June 14 over killings, abductions, and banditry across the country. CAN also declared June 14 as “Black Sunday” in churches nationwide in solidarity with victims of violence. The association called on the Federal Government to declare a state

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Education General

RIVERS GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

The Rivers State Government has warned candidates sitting for the West African Examinations Council examination to avoid all forms of malpractice. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, issued the warning while monitoring examinations across parts of the state, including several secondary schools in Port Harcourt and its environs. He urged students to remain focused,

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Security General

SECURITY ANALYST BLAMES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER INSECURITY

Security analyst Stanley Nsofor has accused the Federal Government of failing in its constitutional duty to protect lives and property, saying no part of the country is currently safe. Reacting to recent school abductions in Oyo State, Nsofor expressed disappointment over what he described as government’s lack of urgency in addressing insecurity. He alleged that

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Education General Security

SECURITY: RIVERS TEACHERS DEMAND DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED PERSONNEL TO SCHOOLS

Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have called for the deployment of security personnel to all public schools across the state, citing rising insecurity and fears over attacks and kidnappings. The teachers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, said they are worried about the safety of pupils and staff, especially

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