General Security

Nigerian Army Reshuffles Senior Officers, Appoints New GOC 6 Division

The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior officers, affecting key operational, command, training and staff appointments across the country. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army said the redeployment, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is

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General

Rescue Operation Enters Third Day at Collapsed Port Harcourt Building

Search and rescue operations have entered the third day at the site of the collapsed five-storey building along Odili Road in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State, as emergency responders continue efforts to locate victims trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue workers, alongside other relevant agencies, are clearing debris in the ongoing operation.

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General Health

Rivers NMA Debunks Claims of ‘Stolen’ Sex Organs, Urges Public to Reject Superstition

The Rivers State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dismissed claims that a person’s sex organ or any other body part can be stolen through physical contact or spiritual means, describing such allegations as medically impossible. The association reacted to a viral incident in Igwuruta Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area, where a man,

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Community General

Ohiauga Community Protests Alleged Exclusion from PIA Benefits by TotalEnergies

Women and youths of Ohiauga Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have staged a peaceful protest, accusing TotalEnergies of excluding the community from the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) despite hosting oil facilities. The Paramount Ruler of Ohiauga Community, Eze Bright Abali, said the community has been left out while

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General Health

ACPN Partners Communities to Improve Healthcare, Tackle Fake Medicines in Rivers

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, says it is strengthening collaboration with communities to improve healthcare delivery and combat the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines. The State Chairman of ACPN, Alabo Nengi Lawson, stated this during the association’s medical outreach in Rumuolumeni Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. He described

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General

Dozens Injured as Bus Carrying Imo Army Recruits Crashes En Route to Zaria

Dozens of newly shortlisted Nigerian Army recruits from Imo State were injured after the commercial bus conveying them to the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State, was involved in a road crash on Saturday. The recruits were travelling for documentation and the commencement of military training when the accident occurred. The exact cause of

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Economy General

Nigeria’s Revenue Rises 49% Above Projections

Nigeria’s revenue grew by 49 per cent in the first five months of the year, surpassing government projections despite challenges in the global oil market. The surge was attributed to the government’s ongoing tax reforms and the introduction of new levies targeting key sectors, including petroleum and mining, aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base.

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General Security

Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Logistics Supplier in Ilorin

The Nigeria Police Force has disrupted a suspected bandit logistics network with the arrest of a key suspect in Ilorin, Kwara State. Police said the suspect was allegedly involved in supplying logistical support to bandit groups operating in parts of the country. The arrest followed intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks aiding armed gangs.

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General Security

Military Launches Operation Clean Sweep III Against Bandits in Katsina

The Defence Headquarters’ Joint Task Force North West under Operation Fansan Yamma has launched a major offensive operation, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, targeting terrorists and bandits operating in Matazu Local Government Area and neighbouring communities in Katsina State. The operation follows the incident that led to the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar,

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General Security

Defence Headquarters Condoles Katsina Over Killing of Retired General

A high-powered delegation from the Defence Headquarters has paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abdullahi, assuring that those responsible for his killing will be brought to justice. The delegation, led by the Chief Administration Officer at the Defence Headquarters, Major General I.M. Abdullahi, was

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