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Lagos Warned Over Rising Population Pressure

The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the growing pressure that rapid population increase is placing on infrastructure and urban planning in the state. A state commissioner warned that the continued influx of people into Lagos is stretching housing, transportation, and public services beyond capacity. The commissioner noted that the government is reviewing planning

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DisCos Reject FG’s Free Meter Plan

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed plan to distribute free electricity meters to consumers, warning that the initiative may not be sustainable. The companies reportedly argued that without clear funding arrangements and a workable implementation framework, the policy could further strain the power sector. In an added reaction, industry

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KAGOTE Condemns Attack on Ogoni Monarch, Demands Justice

The President of the Khana Graduates Overseas and Technical Experts (KAGOTE), Lesi Maol, has condemned the attempted murder of the Gbenemene of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom and Chairman of the Khana Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty King Suanu Baridam. Maol described the attack, reportedly carried out by unknown gunmen in a community within Khana Local

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Oyorokoto Residents Raise Alarm Over Gunmen’s Ultimatum in Andoni

Residents of Oyorokoto Community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have issued a distress call to security agencies, the Andoni Local Government Chairman, and the state government following reports that suspected gunmen have ordered them to vacate the island or face death. The threat is coming amid a fresh clash between rival gang

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Rivers drivers raise alarm over alleged extortion by road touts

Commercial drivers across Rivers State have raised concerns over alleged persistent harassment, intimidation and forceful extortion by road touts, popularly known as agberos. The drivers said the touts operate freely on major roads, bus stops and key junctions, where they allegedly demand multiple illegal levies on a daily basis. They added that refusal to pay

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FG commiserates with South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe over floods

The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the governments and people of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe over the loss of lives caused by recent devastating floods in parts of Southern Africa. Reports indicated that as of Friday, the floods had claimed the lives of more than 100 people and displaced thousands following weeks of

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FG files criminal charge against Ozekhome over alleged forgery

The Federal Government has filed a criminal charge against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property case in the United Kingdom. Ozekhome, who is 68 years old, is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, according

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SERAP sues governors, Wike over security votes spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of billions of naira allocated as security votes since May 29, 2023. SERAP said the suit was prompted by reports of

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Bonny Jetty Operators Warn of Livelihood Crisis After Bonny–Bodo Road Commissioning

Boat owners and operators at the Bonny Jetty on Bonny Island have raised alarms over the threat to their livelihoods following the commissioning of the Bonny–Bodo Road. According to the operators, the opening of the road has led to a sharp decline in the number of passengers using sea transport, leaving many boat drivers and

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Rivers PDP Rejects Rainbow Coalition, Vows to Remain Dominant Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed discussions around the so-called Rainbow Coalition proposed under the “Renewed Hope Agenda” by the FCT Minister. In a statement jointly signed by the state PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ogbam Ojima, and Secretary, Baribeful Nkor, the party reaffirmed that Rivers State has been a

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