General

18 Killed in Farmer-Herder Clash in Niger State

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that 18 people were killed following a violent clash between farmers and herders in communities within Rafi Local Government Area of the state. Police authorities said the violence erupted during a confrontation between the two groups, resulting in multiple fatalities and heightened tension across the affected communities. Security

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Economy General

SEC Grants Approval-in-Principle to Seven Crypto Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven digital asset companies under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), expanding Nigeria’s regulatory sandbox for crypto and other digital investment service providers. The newly admitted firms are Bitbarter Technologies Limited, Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited, GetEquity Limited, Koinkoin Global Network Limited, Wrapped CBDC Ltd,

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Health General

Illegal Pharmacies Fuel Prescription Drug Abuse in Rivers – ACPN

The Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, Lawson Onengiyeofori, has identified illegal pharmacies and unregistered drug outlets as major drivers of the rising abuse of prescription medicines in the state, calling for stricter enforcement to safeguard public health. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi Celestine, Onengiyeofori

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Community General

Tension Rises in Eleme–Okrika Boundary Communities Over Land Dispute

Tension has gripped boundary communities between Eleme and Okrika Local Government Areas of Rivers State following sporadic gunshots linked to a long-standing land dispute between the neighbouring communities. Although reports of casualties have circulated on social media, the Rivers State Police Command has dismissed the claims. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said

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General

Court Dismisses ₦506.5 Million Suit Against FRSC in Port Harcourt

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a ₦506.5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by Olamide Ojo, affirming that the Corps acted lawfully and professionally. Delivering judgment, Justice Patricia Iroawuchi-Ajoku held that the applicant failed to provide credible evidence to support allegations that his

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Security General

Troops Neutralise Suspects, Arrest Gunrunner in Plateau Operations

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intensified their offensive against terrorist elements in Plateau State, neutralising several suspects, arresting a suspected gunrunner and recovering locally fabricated rifles during coordinated operations across Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas. The military said the operations were carried out between June 26 and July 1 as

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General

Rivers Residents, Analysts Fault NYSC Uniform Proposal as FG Clarifies Adire Comment

Public affairs analysts in Rivers State have criticised the Federal Government’s proposal to replace the traditional National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, khaki uniform with local Adire fabric, describing the move as a misplaced priority. The critics argued that the country is currently facing severe economic hardship and worsening security concerns, and urged the government to

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Environment General

Activist Demands Evacuation of Bille Residents Over Environmental Concerns

Human rights activist, Courage Nsirimovu, has said recent government promises to upgrade the healthcare centre in Bille community do not address the immediate crisis confronting residents of the area. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, had pledged to improve the facility following environmental concerns in Bille, Degema

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Community General

Gunfire Erupts as Okrika, Eleme Communities Clash Over Land Dispute

Fresh tension has broken out between the people of Okrika and Eleme local government areas in Rivers State, with heavy gunshots reported along the troubled axis on Thursday night. The latest crisis is believed to be connected to a lingering land dispute between the two communities. As of the time of filing this report, the

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Burna Boy Sets New Spotify Record for African Artistes

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has reclaimed the top spot on the digital streaming charts after setting a new Spotify record for the highest monthly listeners by an African artiste. The Afrofusion star reportedly reached a peak of 46.84 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform, surpassing the previous mark and reinforcing his position as

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