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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
An advocacy group has called on the Federal Government to introduce policies that would make sanitary pads free and affordable for young girls in order to promote menstrual health awareness. Speaking during an event to mark this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Programme Coordinator of Q-Spice Initiative, Ruth Obi, said the initiative was aimed at
By Paul Chimodo Across Nigeria, millions of children are growing up in conditions shaped by poverty, insecurity, poor education, and economic hardship. While political leaders continue to speak of the future, many Nigerian children are struggling to survive the present. That question is no longer asked only in classrooms, policy meetings, or newspaper editorials. It
By Uchendu Ejiowhor The first defendant, Henry Barikui-Dele, has opened his defence in the murder trial involving former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Sunny Bekanwa, over the alleged killings of Doctor Lucky Keena and Engineer Deyaa Dunsara. Barikui-Dele and Bekanwa are standing trial over allegations of membership of a secret cult group
