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Residents Urge Governor Fubara to Focus on Governance Amid Political Tensions

Amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, some residents have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain focused on the core responsibilities of governance rather than being distracted by political controversies. The residents emphasized that the true test of leadership lies in the ability to deliver tangible benefits that directly improve the lives of the

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Community General

Traders Fear Business Disruptions as Political Tension Rises in Rivers State

Traders in Port Harcourt have expressed concern that the rising political tension in Rivers State could pose serious threats to their businesses and economic stability. According to the traders, the political crisis that started in 2023, and was followed by the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, had a devastating impact on commercial

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Former Rivers SSG Tammy Danagogo Denies Alleged Assassination Plot

Former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo, has denied allegations of involvement in a purported assassination plot alongside Pastor Tombari Joseph Gbeneol and others. In a reaction to reports circulating online, Danagogo described the claims as baseless, false, and fabricated. The former Minister for Sports, through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,

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Community General

Boat Operators Raise Alarm Over Alleged Multiple Extortion on Bonny Waterways

Boat owners and drivers operating along the Bonny waterways have raised concerns over alleged persistent multiple extortion by security agencies and some community actors on the route. Some of the operators, who spoke with our correspondent, Precious Ahiakwo, said that despite the presence of security agencies such as the Police and the Navy to ensure

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Education General

Students, Parents Urge Rivers Government to Improve School Facilities, Support Tuition

As public and private schools resume across Rivers State, students have appealed to the state government to make classrooms more conducive for learning. Some students who spoke with our reporter, Favour Zimoni, said learning was difficult during the last term due to poor facilities, including inadequate desks and chairs. They called for urgent intervention by

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Economy General

Logistical Challenges Limiting Micro Loan Disbursement to Rural Areas — RIMA

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has said its inability to effectively reach rural communities is hampering efforts to disburse government-approved micro loans to small business operators in those areas. The Managing Director of RIMA, Pastor Jonathan Tobin, disclosed this during a chat with journalists, attributing the challenge to limited manpower and inadequate logistics. According

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Community General

Ogoni Day 2026: Group Urges Elites to Defend Ogoni Struggle, Reject Exploitation

As the Ogoni people mark the 2026 anniversary of Ogoni Day, a call has gone out to Ogoni elites to resist being used by self-serving individuals to undermine the long-standing struggle and dignity of the Ogoni people. The Director-General of the Ogoni Development Foundation, Victor Wisdom, made the call in a goodwill message to the

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Features General Judiciary

President Tinubu’s Legal Practitioners Bill Seeks Capture and Reprisal, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Twenty-three days after the transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the upper chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly, better known as the Senate, held public hearings on 18 December 2025 to consider the Legal Practitioners Bill. At this pace, the bill will be certain to become law well before the middle of 2026. The journey to

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Rivers Deputy Governor Odu Hails Church Construction as Divine Honour

The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has described the construction of a place of worship as a rare privilege and honour from God, likening it to the biblical roles of King David and King Solomon. She made the remarks during the dedication of the Assemblies of God Church auditorium in Akabuka, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local

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APC’s Victor Giadom Urges Saint Pius X Alumni to Support School, Receives Church Award

The South-South National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, has called on old students of Saint Pius the Tenth College to come together and support the school in improving its learning facilities. Giadom made the appeal shortly after receiving the Saint Joseph the Builder Award for his outstanding contributions to the

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