Environment General

Rivers Flood Committee Distributes Relief Materials to Oyigbo, Eleme Victims

The Rivers State Flood Management Committee has distributed relief materials to victims of flooding in Oyigbo and Eleme Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking during the distribution exercise at the Oyigbo Local Government Secretariat in Afam, Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, assured affected residents of the

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General Oil and Gas

Dangote Links High Petrol Prices to Cross-Border Smuggling

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has attributed part of the high cost of petrol in Nigeria to the continued smuggling of the commodity to neighbouring countries. Speaking in a television interview, Dangote said petrol sells for between 30 and 50 percent more in neighbouring countries than in Nigeria, creating a strong financial incentive

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Community General

Emohua Women Seek Divine Intervention Over Insecurity

Women from communities in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State have turned to prayer, seeking divine intervention over growing insecurity and attacks in the area. The development follows the gruesome murder and beheading of one of the women, identified as Ozemenu Wachukwu from Rumuohia Community, who was allegedly killed by unidentified persons a few

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General

Land Dispute Escalates as Property Owner Alleges Destruction and Looting in Obio Akpor

Land grabbing disputes in Rivers State have continued to raise concerns, with some property owners alleging destruction, looting and forceful takeover of their properties by suspected land grabbers. The latest incident involves the alleged destruction and looting of properties worth millions of naira belonging to Stephen Wenendah-Nyegwa of Rumuaghorlu Community, along the SARS Road axis

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General

Rivers Water Corporation Inaugurates WASH Media Network

The Port Harcourt Water Corporation has inaugurated the Rivers State WASH Media Network as part of a capacity-building workshop aimed at improving public awareness of the state’s public water supply project. Speaking at the inauguration, the Managing Director of the Corporation, Chief Ibibia Walter, disclosed that although 73,000 water meters had been acquired, only about

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General Technology

Police Arrest Woman Over Viral OPay Shutdown Rumour

By Paul Chimodo The Nigeria Police have arrested a woman allegedly linked to the creation and circulation of a forged notice claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down its operations in Nigeria. The fake notice went viral on social media, causing concern among OPay customers and prompting the company to warn users against believing

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General Technology

Nigerian Students Reject FG’s 100MB Daily Data Plan

By Paul Chimodo Nigerian students have criticised the Federal Government’s proposed 100MB daily data plan, describing the allocation as inadequate for their academic and digital needs. The data plan is part of the Federal Government’s effort to reduce internet costs and improve access to digital learning for students across the country. However, some students have

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Economy General

Niger Delta Economic Summit to Drive Investment, Industrial Growth

The Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, says the forthcoming Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit will provide a platform for attracting investments and accelerating industrial development across the region. Chairman of the Board of NDCCITMA, Idaere Gogo-Ogan, stated this at a pre-summit press briefing held at the Obi Wali

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Environment General

HYPREP Governing Council Vows to Fast-Track Funding for Delayed Ogoni Projects

The Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, has pledged to accelerate the approval of funds for delayed projects in Ogoni. The council made the commitment during a two-day assessment of HYPREP facilities and remediation sites across Ogoni. Speaking on behalf of the council, Professor Barinedum Nwibere said there are established processes and

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