General

Town Planners Back Rivers Urban Renewal Drive

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has pledged professional support for the Rivers State Government’s urban transformation project aimed at restoring order and improving infrastructure in Port Harcourt and surrounding areas. The institute stated that proper development control remains the most effective way to tackle the growing trend of unplanned urban sprawl across the

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Technology General

Over 20,000 3MTT Fellows to Benefit from Global Tech Recruitment Partnership

By Paul Chimodo No fewer than 20,000 fellows under the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme are set to benefit from a new partnership aimed at connecting Nigerian tech talents with global employers. The initiative, announced through a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and tech profiling platform

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Judiciary Features General

Nigeria: The rise of judicial verdict without judgment

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the Economist described Nigeria over 18 years ago as a “democracy by court order”, it ventured into prophetic journalism. In the period since then, partisan politicians have become comfortable with playing second fiddle to judges, a sizeable number of whom have emerged as the most avid tribe of belligerents in the mortal

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General Education

Rivers State University Unveils Solar-Powered E-Learning Platform

The Rivers State University has unveiled a new solar-powered e-learning platform aimed at improving teaching and research activities. The project was funded and donated by postgraduate students of the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Faculty of Administration and Management. Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Isaac Zeb-Opibi, described the initiative as

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Environment General

Sanitation Volunteers Commend Fubara on Waste Management Efforts

The Sanitation Marshal Volunteers have commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Rivers State Waste Management Agency for their environmental policies and efforts aimed at improving waste management across Port Harcourt. Coordinator of the group, Prince Sodin Akiagba, said the government’s commitment has contributed to creating a cleaner, greener and healthier environment within the

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Environment General

NiMet Warns Rivers, 18 Other States of Imminent Flash Flooding

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has warned that Rivers State and 18 other states across the country may experience flash flooding in the coming days due to expected heavy early rains. In an advisory issued on Thursday, the agency explained that the risk is heightened because dry and hardened soils may prevent rainwater from properly

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Technology General

META INTRODUCES AI SYSTEM TO CRACK DOWN ON UNDERAGE USERS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

By Paul Chimodo Meta has announced a new artificial intelligence system designed to detect and remove underage users from its platforms, as part of a broader push to strengthen child safety online. According to the company, the AI tool scans photos, videos, and user profiles for contextual and visual signals such as height, bone structure,

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General

ROTARY CLUBS DONATE TOILET FACILITIES TO SCHOOL IN ELIOZU

The Rotary Clubs of Rumuibekwe, Port Harcourt Orbit and Port Harcourt Gateway have provided six toilet facilities to Community Senior Secondary School, Eliozu. The project was executed in partnership with the school’s Parent Teacher Association, following a needs assessment. The District Governor of Rotary International District 9141, represented by the District Secretary, said proper sanitation

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General

NDP SEEKS SUPPORT FOR NEW POLITICAL VISION IN RIVERS STATE

The National Democratic Party in Rivers State has called on residents to support its vision for what it describes as a new era of democratic leadership. State Chairman of the party, Allwell Igbor, said the party is focused on strengthening its grassroots structures ahead of future elections. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Bagbi A. Bagbi, stated

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Community General

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS PROTEST ARREST OF MEMBERS IN PORT HARCOURT

Commercial drivers in Rivers State have appealed for intervention after several of their members were arrested by police around the Mile One axis of Port Harcourt. The Chairman of the drivers’ union, Christopher Ezeala, said dozens of drivers were arrested on Tuesday for reasons that were not clearly communicated, calling on the police authorities to

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