Technology General

81% OF NIGERIAN BUSINESSES SAY META HAS EXPANDED THEIR CUSTOMER BASE – NEW REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new research report has found that 81% of Nigerian businesses say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer base, highlighting the growing role of digital tools in business growth across the country. The report shows that Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Meta AI, and Threads are increasingly being used by small and medium-sized

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SURVEYOR-GENERAL CALLS FOR GREATER POLITICAL PARTICIPATION BY PROFESSIONALS

The Surveyor-General of Rivers State, Peter Ogolo, has urged professionals in the built sector to actively participate in politics to strengthen governance and development. He lamented that many professionals are disconnected from political structures, limiting their influence in decision-making processes. Stakeholders at a memorial lecture also stressed the need for integrity, accountability and ethical leadership

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Community General

OGONI MONARCH CALLS FOR PEACE AMID RUMOURS OF DEATH

The Gbenemene of Bua Bori Kingdom, Solomon Ndigbara, has urged Ogoni people to embrace peace, unity and political tolerance following rumours surrounding his death and political position. He said no individual can determine the political direction of Ogoni land and warned against misinformation capable of causing unrest. The monarch expressed willingness to work with relevant

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Community General

CONSUMER GROUP ACCUSES ILLEGAL TASKFORCES OF EXTORTION IN RIVERS MARKETS

A consumer rights group has urged the Rivers State Government to clamp down on illegal taskforces allegedly extorting traders under the guise of enforcing sanitation policies. The Consumers Satisfaction and Safety Initiative says some individuals still harass traders and demand money despite the cancellation of the Thursday sanitation exercise. The group said traders are often

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TENANTS RAISE ALARM OVER SOARING RENT IN RIVERS STATE

Tenants in Rivers State have warned that rising house rents are pushing many families out of decent accommodation. The Executive Secretary of the National Union of Tenants of Nigeria, Caesar Enwefah, said worsening economic hardship has made it increasingly difficult for people to cope with housing costs. He disclosed that in some areas, a self-contained

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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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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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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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