General

Nigerian Youths Protest Deregistration of NYCN by Corporate Affairs Commission

Thousands of Nigerian youths under the banner of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday staged a massive protest at the national headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja, over the deregistration of the Youth Council by the commission. The protesters, led by the NYCN National President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo,

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General Security

Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Killing of Arise TV Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu

Ten days after the tragic death of Arise Television news anchor and producer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 12 suspects linked to the armed robbery incident that claimed her life. Somtochukwu, fondly known by colleagues and viewers as Sommie, was killed in the early hours of September 29 when

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Education General Technology

Rivers State University Moves to Promote Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

By Paul Chimodo The Rivers State University (RSU) has announced plans to implement measures that will ensure the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb Obipi, made this known during the opening ceremony of this year’s Postgraduate International Annual Conference. Prof. Obipi emphasized that artificial

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General

Group Condemns Police Harassment Over Tinted Glass, Demands Immediate Halt

The South-South Youth Initiative has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to immediately stop the arrest and inhumane treatment of residents under the guise of enforcing tinted glass regulations. The National President of the group, Saviour Oscar Imeabe, made the call while reacting to growing complaints from

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Environment General

Traders Decry Deplorable Roads, Poor Sanitation at Creek Road Market

Traders at the popular Creek Road Market in Port Harcourt are calling on the Rivers State Government to urgently address what they describe as the deplorable condition of access roads and poor sanitation within the market. A cross-section of traders who spoke to our reporter, Ufuoma Kokogho, lamented that the broken and waterlogged roads have

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General Community

Etche Resident Accuses Nigerian Air Force of Attacking Local Gin Production Site

An indigene of Alaoma Umuebele 3 community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State has accused the Nigerian Air Force of attacking his local liquor production site, where he refines palm wine into a popular gin known as Kai Kai. The business owner, Barine Friday, alleged that Air Force operatives opened fire on his

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General

Asari Dokubo Pledges ₦100 Million as Prince Tonye Princewill Holds First General Meeting as Da-Ogo of Elebabene Group of Houses

There was jubilation in Da-Ogo Polo, Buguma City, as the newly elected Da-Ogo and Queen Elebabene Group of Houses Polodabo (Leader), Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill (Da-Ogo VI), held his first full General Meeting at the Da-Ogo Memorial Hall. The event, marked by colour, tradition, and celebration, drew prominent members of the Kalabari community, including King

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Environment General

Port Harcourt Residents React to Cancellation of Monthly Environmental Sanitation

Some residents of Port Harcourt have expressed mixed reactions to the Rivers State Government’s decision to cancel the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, describing the move as both timely and controversial. Those who spoke to reporters said the restriction of movement usually imposed during the sanitation exercise had, over the years, disrupted economic and social activities,

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Security General

NDLEA Dismantles Two Major Drug Cartels Behind UK-Bound Cocaine Consignments

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the dismantling of two major drug cartels responsible for multiple cocaine consignments destined for the United Kingdom. The agency said the breakthrough followed a series of coordinated operations carried out over three weeks in Lagos State. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on

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General Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery Commends President Tinubu, Government Officials for Resolving Dispute with PENGASSAN

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in resolving the recent dispute between the company and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Sunday, the refinery commended the decisive role played by the President in bringing

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