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Police State or State Police? By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

On 26 November 2025, Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, announced in a statement personally signed by him that he had “decided to declare a nationwide security emergency” to be accompanied by some measures, including the recruitment by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Armed Forces of 20,000 and 50,000 new personnel respectively. In the

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Technology General

Microsoft to Increase Microsoft 365 Subscription Prices

By Paul Chimodo Microsoft has announced that it will raise prices for its Microsoft 365 and Office subscription plans for business and government clients starting July 1, 2026. The company said the price adjustment reflects new features added to its productivity suite, including AI tools, improved security, and enhanced enterprise support. The increase varies by

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Analyst Faults Rivers Assembly for Endorsing President Tinubu for Second Term

Public affairs analyst Oraye Saint Franklin has criticised the Rivers State House of Assembly for endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a fresh term in office. Speaking from Canada, Oraye said it “makes no sense” for lawmakers to appear on multiple television platforms to declare support for the President while their constituents continue to live in

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Rivers Assembly Moves to Domesticate Climate Change Act

The Rivers State House of Assembly says it has commenced work on domesticating the Climate Change Act to strengthen environmental governance in the state. Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol disclosed this during a public presentation of a community-led research report on loss and damage in Ogoniland, organised in Port Harcourt by the African Indigenous Foundation for

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Ahoada West Chairman Presents ₦8.2bn Supplementary Budget to Lawmakers

The Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Eugene Epelle, has presented a supplementary budget of ₦8.2 billion to the Legislative Assembly for consideration and approval. Epelle said the proposal, tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Renewal,” is aimed at enabling his administration to fulfil its campaign promises and improve the living conditions of residents

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Judiciary General

Chief Judge Directs Christmas Vacation for Rivers State High Court Judges

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has approved the Christmas vacation for judges of the state High Court. In a statement issued by the Chief Registrar, David Ihua-Maduenyi, the vacation will begin on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and end on Friday, January 9, 2026. Judges are expected to resume normal court sittings

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Activist Faults Rivers Assembly Speaker for Blaming Gov. Fubara Over Dilapidated School Infrastructure

Rights activist Charles Jaja has criticised the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, for attributing the poor state of public school infrastructure to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking to our correspondent, Jaja argued that the education sector had already deteriorated under the immediate past administration of former governor Nyesom Wike, insisting that

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Environment General Oil and Gas

Fear in Bille Community as Suspected Gas Leakages Persist for One Month

Residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area are gripped by fear following continuous leakage of a substance suspected to be natural gas, bubbling from several points within the community and along the river. According to residents, the leakages—now ongoing for about one month—remain unexplained, with neither government agencies nor oil and gas operators

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Rivers PWD Community Calls for Greater Inclusion

Today marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a global observance dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of people living with disabilities. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” The 2025 commemoration builds on the momentum of the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in

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Education General

RSU Students Protest Repeated Attacks at Emohua Campus, Demand Relocation to Main Campus

Some students of the Rivers State University (RSU) stationed at the satellite campus in Emohua Local Government Area have staged a protest to express their frustration over repeated attacks by suspected thieves. The students marched to the Vice Chancellor’s office in Port Harcourt, calling for their immediate relocation to the main campus for their safety.

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