Environment General

Orashi National Congress Urges Fubara to Reinstate Flood Committee

The Orashi National Congress, ONC, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to urgently reinstate the state’s flood committee to address the growing threat of flooding in vulnerable communities. The President General of the Congress, Ambassador Emeni Ibe, made the call in an open letter to the governor following recent flooding incidents in parts of

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General

NAPTIP Rescues Over 180 Trafficked Children Across Five States

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, have rescued more than 180 children who were allegedly trafficked across Kaduna, Anambra and three other states in the country. According to NAPTIP, the criminal groups allegedly posed as members of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, and deceived parents in various communities before

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General

Over 250 Niger Delta SMEs Receive Training on Packaging, Branding, Export Standards

More than 250 small and medium-sized enterprises and producers in the Niger Delta have received training on proper packaging, branding and regulatory compliance to boost the export potential of Nigerian products. The two-day workshop was organised by the Institute of Export Operations and Management, IEOM, in partnership with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. The

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General Judiciary

NBA Vows to Pursue Justice Over Alleged Killing of 22-Year-Old UNIPORT Graduate

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has vowed to pursue all legal means to ensure justice is served over the alleged killing of 22-year-old Anthony Obodo, who was reportedly shot and killed by a police officer at Agip Junction, along Ada George Road in Port Harcourt. The NBA gave the assurance when its leadership paid a

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Education General

Protesters Block AGIP Junction in Port Harcourt, Demand Justice for UNIPORT Student

Motorists and commuters have been stranded along Ada George Road in Port Harcourt after protesters blocked the AGIP Junction, demanding justice over the alleged killing of a University of Port Harcourt undergraduate, Anthony Obodo. The protest follows the death of the 100-level student on Thursday, August 27, in an incident involving police officers. The protesters

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General

NURTW Defends Collection of Loading, Booking Dues in Rivers

The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, says activities at designated motor parks and loading points in Rivers State are part of the enforcement of its statutory responsibilities and legitimate operational duties. Speaking with TODAY FM correspondent, Eseose Onabu, Chairman of the Rumuola Branch of the NURTW, Comrade Julius Uchenna-Uzoma, said the union is

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General

Hope Rekindled for Families as 18 Youths Graduate from Drug Abuse, Cultism Rehabilitation Programme

Hope has been rekindled for families whose children and wards were involved in drug abuse, cultism and other social vices, following the graduation and reintegration of about 18 young men in Port Harcourt. The graduates, comprising participants from Set 28 in Jos, Plateau State, and Set 29 in Port Harcourt, had previously struggled with drug

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General

Rivers NDLEA Pledges Collaboration to Combat Drug Abuse Among Youths

The Rivers State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Youth Rescue International Development Organization in rehabilitating young people involved in drug abuse. The State NDLEA Commander, represented by ACN Ugochukwu Olisaemeka-Iyi, made the commitment during the graduation and reintegration ceremony for about 18 young men

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General Judiciary

FIRIBEB Warns Against False Information Over GANI TOPBA’s Court Case

A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Bright Firibeb, has cautioned against the spread of false information concerning the ongoing court case involving the leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Chief Gani Topba. Firibeb, who spoke in an interview with Today FM correspondent, said misinformation about the trial could create unnecessary tension, cause commotion and potentially

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Community General

Rumueme Traditional Council Warns Against Unauthorised New Yam Festival

The Rumueme Kingdom Council of Traditional Rulers in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has warned the public against attending or supporting a planned New Yam Festival scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026. The Council said the event is not authorised by the recognised traditional authority of the Kingdom. In a statement jointly signed

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