General

Rivers Transport Company Debunks Abandonment Rumours

The management of the Rivers State Transport Company (RTC) has dismissed rumours suggesting that the state government has abandoned the company. Speaking to our correspondent in Port Harcourt, the Acting General Manager of RTC, Wariso Biedima, expressed gratitude to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the support given to ensure the company remains operational. On staff commitment,

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Economy General

RIMA Issues One-Month Ultimatum to Loan Defaulters

The management of the Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has given loan defaulters a one-month ultimatum to repay their debts or face legal action. Managing Director of RIMA, Onene Osila Obele-Oshoko, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Monica Ogwa. She lamented that many beneficiaries are still holding on to over one billion

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Security General

Army Commends Six Division Over Fight Against Oil Theft, Asset Protection

The Nigerian Army, Six Division, has commended its officers and men for their role in combating oil theft and safeguarding critical national assets. The General Officer Commanding the division, Major General E. Emeka, gave the commendation at the opening of a two-day training for finance and accounts officers in Port Harcourt. He said the deliberate

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Economy General

Economist Faults Politicians for Nigeria’s Economic Stagnation

A professor of Monetary Economics and International Finance, Professor Sancho Chukwu of Rivers State University, has blamed politicians for the stagnation in Nigeria’s economic growth and development. Speaking at the institution’s 119th inaugural lecture titled “Dynamics of Ehianomics: The Nigerian Experience,” Professor Chukwu said the country continues to hope for an economic turnaround even though

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Security General

Suit Between IGP and Retired Police Officers Suffers Setback Over Defendants’ Absence

The legal tussle between the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and five retired senior police officers accused of alleged age falsification has hit another brick wall following the failure of the defendants to appear in court. At the resumed hearing on Thursday, Prosecution Counsel Rimamsonte Ezekiel informed the court that despite three consecutive

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General

Rotary Club, ReadCycle Distribute Learning Materials to Pupils in Akuku Toru

The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West, in partnership with the ReadCycle Organization, has distributed educational materials to pupils of U.P.E. Model Primary School, Abonnema, in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, President of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt West, Gloria Ohia, said the initiative was aimed at reducing illiteracy in

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Ikwerre Council Boss Inaugurates New CDCs, Meets Stakeholders on Grazing Concerns

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has inaugurated new caretaker Community Development Committees (CDCs) to strengthen grassroots governance and community service. The inauguration took place on Tuesday at the Council Secretariat in Isiokpo, where Wobodo acknowledged the efforts of the dissolved CDCs but emphasized the need for fresh leadership to drive development

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Economy General

CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 27% Amid Signs of Disinflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27.5 percent in July to 27 percent. The decision was reached at the Committee’s 302nd meeting held on September 22 and 23, 2025, following a vote by its 12 members. Briefing journalists after

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General

TUC President Dismisses Claims That Nigeria’s Refineries Never Worked

The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has debunked claims suggesting that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries never functioned since their establishment. Speaking on the matter, Osifo clarified that the facilities have at different times produced refined petroleum products, but were plagued by inefficiency and poor maintenance rather than outright inactivity. According to him,

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General Environment

Boat Operators Commend NIWA Registration Directive

Boat operators in Rivers State have welcomed the directive by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) mandating them to register with the body. The unit chairman of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in the state, Waribo Isreal, told journalists that the move would help curb criminality on the waterways. He also commended the efforts

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