General Security

POLICE PROBE DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN PRIVATE HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT

A resident of Mile Two Diobu in Port Harcourt, Kehinde Ajibade, is calling on the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Favor Ajibade, at a private hospital in the city. Favor, an SS2 student of Orogbum Community Secondary School, reportedly died on May 13 under unclear circumstances. Her father

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Technology General

FG LAUNCHES AI-POWERED WHATSAPP PLATFORM TO BOOST ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make access to government information and public services easier for Nigerians through WhatsApp and web channels. The platform, known as GovGuideNigeria, was unveiled by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, as part of efforts to

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Judiciary General

RIVERS HIGH COURT DERECOGNISES OBUMOTOCHIRI KINGDOMA

Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled that Obumotochiri kingdom in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area is not legally recognised. The judgment was delivered by Justice Iheanyi Wodi following a suit challenging the leadership structure of the community body. The court also nullified the installation of Darrick Acheseomie as king of

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General

COURT INVALIDATES INEC TIMELINE FOR 2027 ELECTION PRIMARIES

COURT INVALIDATES INEC TIMELINE FOR 2027 ELECTION PRIMARIESThe Federal High Court in Abuja has struck down the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for political party primaries and candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Delivering judgment, Justice Mohammed Umar held that the timelines imposed by INEC were inconsistent with provisions

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General

LAWYER BLAMES WIKE FOR RIVERS POLITICAL CRISIS

A legal practitioner, Chetam Nwala, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of contributing to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. He said the tension in the state is the result of what he described as excessive external influence on local political affairs. Nwala argued that such interference has deepened

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General

GANI TOPBA SAYS FUBARA’S DECISION IS IN STATE INTEREST

The leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Gani Topba, has described Governor Fubara’s decision to withdraw from the 2027 governorship race as one taken in the overall interest of Rivers State. Topba said the governor has consistently demonstrated commitment to peace and stability, even when faced with political pressure. He argued that stepping aside

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Community General

Woman Seeks Justice After Learner Driver Kills Three Children in Port Harcourt

A woman identified as Amarachi Promise Esomonu is seeking justice five days after a learner driver allegedly killed her three children in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred in the Ogbunabali area when a man was reportedly teaching his girlfriend how to drive. The learner driver allegedly lost control and rammed into the woman’s residence, killing

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General

Rights Activist Demands Handover of Alleged Rape Suspect to Police

A rights activist, Prince Wiro, has called on youth leaders in Rumuomoi community to immediately hand over an alleged rape suspect to the police. Prince Wiro said the suspect was arrested following reports from neighbours accusing him of sexually assaulting a young girl. He argued that it was inappropriate for the youth body to continue

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General

NGO Calls for Greater Support for the Boy Child

A non-governmental organisation, Mother of Good Counseling Initiative, has called for increased support, mentorship, and empowerment of the boy child. Executive Director of the group, Dr. Doris Onyeneke, made the call during an event marking the International Day of the Boy Child. She stressed the need for deliberate efforts to motivate, guide, and properly nurture

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Health General

Mental Health Cases Rising in Rivers — Therapist Raises Concern

A trauma therapist and counselling psychologist, Dr. Theresa Ekwale, has raised concern over the increasing cases of mental disorders in Rivers State. Dr. Ekwale spoke ahead of the presentation of her book titled My Mental Health: A Journey to Healing and Wholeness. She identified several factors responsible for mental health challenges, stressing the need for

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