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Rivers International Film Festival Set to Celebrate Indigenous Creativity and Culture

All is now set for the Rivers International Film Festival (RIFF) scheduled to take place from October 30th to November 2nd, 2025, with the theme “Roots and Resilience: Exploring the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Cultures.” Festival Director Chidinma Ezeigbo made the announcement during an exclusive film screening in Port Harcourt, where she emphasized the

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RIWAMA Begins Contractor Verification to Improve Waste Collection in Rivers State

The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) says the ongoing verification exercise for its contractors is aimed at identifying and confirming areas designated for waste collection across the state. Managing Director of RIWAMA, Ibimina Wokoma, disclosed this during an interview with our correspondent. He explained that the verification process will enable the agency to operate

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Abonnema Wharf Community Denies Involvement in Alleged Attack on Rumuwoji

The people of Nyemoni Iwo-Ama, popularly known as Abonnema Wharf Community in Port Harcourt, have denied allegations that they attacked members of the Rumuwoji community. In a statement, the Secretary of the Abonnema Wharf Community, Alabo Moses Benibo, described the claims as false, baseless, and intended to mislead the public. He explained that the long-standing

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Over 30 Killed, 40 Injured in Niger State Tanker Explosion

No fewer than 30 people have lost their lives, while about 40 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a tanker explosion that occurred on Tuesday in Niger State. The tragic incident took place at Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses said the explosion happened after a

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NDLEA Launches Digital Platform to Streamline Drug Test and Visa Clearance Processes

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital platform designed to simplify its drug integrity test and visa clearance procedures across the country. Speaking at the launch, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the innovation as a major step toward enhancing

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IYC President Commends Tompolo for Visiting Secretariat Project Site in Yenagoa

The President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Jonathan Lokpobiri Senior, has commended the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for visiting the construction site of the IYC Ultra-Modern Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa to assess the level of work done. Lokpobiri expressed delight at the warm reception given

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Police Warn Protesters to Obey Court Order Restricting Demonstrations in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has warned all protest groups in Abuja to comply with a court order restricting demonstrations in designated high-security areas of the Federal Capital Territory. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement, said the police remain committed to upholding the rule of law and maintaining public peace in line with constitutional provisions.

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Saro-Wiwa Family Rejects Pardon, Demands Full Exoneration

The family of the late environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, has expressed dissatisfaction over the recent announcement of a posthumous pardon granted to him by the Federal Government. Speaking with journalists, Harry Wiwa, the brother of the late activist, said the family does not seek a pardon but a full exoneration that would officially clear Saro-Wiwa’s

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Obio/Akpor Land Grabbing Committee Vows Crackdown on Illegal Land Acquisition

The Committee Against Land Grabbing in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has warned that it will take decisive action against real estate developers and individuals involved in illegal land acquisition, regardless of their status as indigenes or non-indigenes. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the committee chairman, Alex Wele, said the team is committed to ensuring justice

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