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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,
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
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
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the recent reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol by Dangote Refinery will not immediately translate into lower pump prices across the country. National President of PETROAN, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, explained that fuel pricing in Nigeria’s deregulated market is determined by market forces and
The President of the B-Dere Youth Council, Cletus Dumbari-Dube, has condemned allegations reportedly made by Gani Topba, leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, accusing philanthropist Leesi Maol of working against the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. Dumbari-Dube described the allegation as provocative and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of Maol.
A former Chairman of the Community Development Committee of Uegwere Boue in Khana Local Government Area, Godspower Pynen, has expressed concern over the security situation in the community, alleging persistent attacks, abductions and land-related disputes. Pynen claimed that three women were recently abducted while returning from their farms and taken to an unknown destination. He
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Miebaka Koko, has drowned while swimming with friends at Derock Waterside in Ogoloma Community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday when the teenager was reportedly swept away by a strong current while swimming. Witnesses said his friends raised an alarm after noticing he was
The Rivers Women Unite for Sim has urged women to remain steadfast in their faith despite the prevailing political and economic challenges in the country. The group made the call during its monthly thanksgiving gathering themed “Beyond the Storm.” Speaking during the event, one of the leaders of the group, Adata Bio-Briggs, commended Governor Siminalayi
Work has resumed nationwide following the Eid-el-Kabir public holidays declared by the Federal Government. The Federal Government had declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to enable Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. With the holidays now over, banks, government offices and other public institutions are expected to reopen fully for normal activities.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has placed Rivers, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Kano and several other states on high Ebola preparedness alert following renewed outbreaks in parts of Africa. In a statement, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, said Nigeria had not recorded any confirmed Ebola Virus Disease
