General Judiciary

ICPC Confirms Petition Seeking Probe of Former Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed receiving a petition calling for an investigation into the handling of Rivers State’s federal allocations by the state’s former Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. The petition, submitted by civil rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on September 23, 2025, came

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Environment General

NEMA Confirms Over 10 Dead, 42 Missing in Kogi Boat Mishap

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that more than 10 people have died in the boat mishap that occurred on the River Niger in Kogi State. In a statement posted on Thursday, the agency said 24 passengers have so far been rescued while 42 others remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

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Environment General

RIWAMA Suspends Monthly Sanitation Exercise in Rivers State

The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has announced the suspension of the state’s mandatory monthly sanitation exercise, which usually holds on the last Saturday of every month. Chairman of the RIWAMA Board, Samuel Nwanosike, confirmed the development after a meeting with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

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General

NARD Raises Alarm Over High Rate of Child Malnutrition in Nigeria

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has expressed concern over the alarming rate of malnutrition among Nigerian children, describing it as one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the association revealed that more than 35 per cent of children under the

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General

Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Speak Positively About the Country

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to refrain from speaking ill of the nation, insisting that Nigeria has crossed a critical point and is now on the path to improvement. The President gave the assurance that citizens would soon begin to enjoy greater prosperity, describing the country’s 65th Independence anniversary as “no small milestone.” He

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Security General

Nigerian Army Commissions New Python Camp in Port Harcourt

The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare of its officers and men to ensure better and more efficient service delivery. The Chief of Special Services and Programmes at Army Headquarters, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, gave the assurance on Tuesday after commissioning a building project known as Python Camp, constructed by the

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Oil and Gas General

PENGASSAN Insists on Strike Until Dangote Reinstates 800 Sacked Workers

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has vowed to continue its strike until Dangote Refinery reinstates 800 of its sacked members. Speaking during a compliance and monitoring visit to oil and gas companies in Rivers State, the National Auditor 2 of PENGASSAN, Ese Okusi, said the company had earlier signed

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Education General

Rivers State University Reduces Convocation Fees After Public Outcry

The management of Rivers State University has announced a downward review of convocation fees for its 37th and 38th combined convocation ceremony. The decision comes just 48 hours after the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State criticized what it described as an “outrageous” amount imposed on graduating students. In a statement made available to

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General

FG Dismisses Claims of Genocide Against Christians

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians, describing such claims as “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive.” Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement, stressed that Nigeria’s security challenges are complex and cut across religious, ethnic, and regional lines. He said

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General

FG Urges PENGASSAN to Reconsider Planned Strike Over Dangote Refinery Dispute

The Federal Government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to reconsider its planned strike scheduled to begin today over its dispute with Dangote Refinery. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made the call while confirming that the ministry has taken steps to bring both parties to

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