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Former Adviser Criticizes Tinubu Administration Over Decline in Nigerians’ Living Standards

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has publicly criticized the current administration for failing to improve the living conditions of the average Nigerian. Baba-Ahmed expressed disappointment that the Tinubu government has not met the high expectations of radically transforming governance in the country. He pointed out that the removal of petrol

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Judiciary General

Court Sittings Commence at Newly Established Bonny Judicial Division

Court sittings have officially commenced at the newly established Bonny Judicial Division, marking a significant milestone in the local justice system. Our correspondent reports that Justice Rita Oguguo has been assigned as the sole judge presiding over the division in Bonny Kingdom. However, hearings will temporarily be held at the Port Harcourt judiciary complex until

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Security General

Chief of Army Staff Reaffirms Commitment to Operational Effectiveness and Troop Welfare in Uyo

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness while prioritizing the morale and welfare of its personnel. Speaking at a special luncheon held at the 2 Brigade Military Cantonment in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Oluyede commended frontline troops for their

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Fatalities Rise to Eight Following Explosion in Gwabro Village, Sokoto State

The death toll from the explosion in Gwabro village, located in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has risen to eight. Two additional women succumbed to injuries sustained during the blast, which occurred amidst Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The explosion was reportedly caused by a locally made improvised explosive device (IED). Security authorities continue to

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General

HELDi storms Odagwa with community sensitization on environmental pollution and survival strategies

A fast-rising non-governmental organization in Rivers State, Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi), which has become known for campaigns against Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV), has taken interest in environment and sanitation. Now, HELDi has stormed Odagwa community in Etche Local Government Area of the State with an event, titled; “Building Resilience: Sensitizing Marginalized Communities in

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Security General

Kogi Police Confirm Death of Retired Army Major After Abduction, Family Paid N10 Million Ransom

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of retired Army Major Joe Ajayi, who was abducted earlier this year. The police announced that Ajayi was killed by his abductors after his family paid a ransom of N10 million for his release. Williams Ovye-Aya, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, disclosed

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Oil and Gas General

Ogoni Community Leader Calls for Transparency on Oil Production Demands

Donald Gbereesu, President of the Ogoni Oil Bearing Communities, has called for the public disclosure of the demands made by the Ogoni people as conditions for the resumption of oil production in the region. Gbereesu urged the Ogoni Dialogue Committee to publish the report it submitted to the presidency, emphasizing that transparency is essential for

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Economy General

NICC President’s visit will unlock business and partnership opportunities for PHCCIMA members – Dr Nwoga

The visit of Nigeria-Indonesian Chamber Of Commerce (NICC) President, Dr Ishmael Balogun, to the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines of Agriculture (PHCCIMA), is said to be targeted at creating business and partnership opportunities for both chambers, so declared the PHCCIMA boss, Dr Chinyere Nwoga. On her opening remark at the interaction, Dr Nwoga

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General

Death of pregnant woman in Okrika electric fire angers Rivers people

The death of a pregnant woman in the recent fire disaster in Okrika area of Rivers State has set a tone of angst in the state. Details from a report in BusinessDay: The horrific electrocution of a pregnant woman and others coupled with fire disaster in a community in Rivers State. The calls are for

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General

WABMA celebrates 100th ‘Fake News Debunker Series’, graduates 50

The West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) will on Thursday, June 5, 2025, mark the hundredth edition of its fake news debunker series, WABMA Fake News Debunker, as the academy graduates 50 successful participants in its 2025 second quarter media and communication certification courses. A statement by the Registrar of WABMA, Joseph Obari, quoted

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