General Education

Unemployment Pushes Graduates into Okada Riding for Survival

With rising unemployment in the country, many university graduates in Rivers State say they have resorted to commercial motorcycle riding, popularly known as Okada, as a means of survival. Some of the riders explained that the venture provides them with income to cater for their families despite their academic qualifications. Among them is Israel Mekwa,

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General

Ibas Applauds Rivers People as He Prepares to Step Aside

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, has commended the resilience, patience, and cooperation of Rivers people as he prepares to step aside within the next 24 hours. Speaking at a public lecture held as part of his exit programme, Ete-Ibas said the sacrifices made by citizens during the period of

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General Foreign

Utah Prosecutors Charge Suspect in Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Prosecutors in Utah have formally filed murder charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of fatally shooting prominent U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Authorities confirmed that Kirk, founder of the conservative youth movement Turning Point USA, was killed after Robinson allegedly fired a single rifle shot from a rooftop, striking him in the neck.

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General Technology

StartupSouth Ecosystem Crosses $10m in Startup Funding Ahead of 10th Anniversary

By Paul Chimodo StartupSouth, a leading entrepreneurship support organisation in Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, says startups linked to its network have raised more than $10 million in funding over the past decade. Founder Uche Aniche disclosed this as the group prepares for its 10th annual conference in October. He said StartupSouth has been able

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Environment General

Indorama Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Sustainability Amid Allegations

Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Petrochemicals Ltd has restated its commitment to fully implementing its environmental sustainability and climate change policies, while also prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of its staff. The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Justice Tienabeso Bibiye, made this known in response to allegations of harmful environmental practices raised by the Pilex

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Environment General

Port Harcourt Residents Divided Over Scavengers’ Activities

Residents of Port Harcourt have raised concerns over the activities of scavengers across the state, with opinions split on how best to address the issue. Some individuals who spoke to our reporter, Ufuoma Kokogho, called on the government to ban scavenging outright, arguing that the indiscriminate movement of scavengers from street to street poses both

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General Environment

Ogun Government Urges At-Risk Communities to Relocate Over Flood Threat

The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents of communities located along major rivers and coastal areas to relocate to safer grounds due to the risk of flooding. The affected areas include communities adjoining the Ogun, Ilo, Iju, Owa, and Yemule rivers, such as Isheri, Warewa, Akute, parts of Abeokuta, Ayetoro, Itele, and

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Health General

FCT Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike

Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on an indefinite strike from today over what they described as the failure of authorities to meet their demands. In a statement issued late Sunday, the doctors vowed to sustain the industrial action “until government and management show genuine commitment to the welfare of doctors

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General

Rivers Traders Lament Poor Sales, Await Fubara’s Return

Some traders in Rivers State say they are desperately awaiting the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing poor patronage since the Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, assumed leadership. Traders at Mile Three, Mile One, Creek Road, and Oil Mill markets expressed fears that the situation could worsen if the current arrangement continues.

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General

YPP Disowns Omagima Harry, Denies Membership in Rivers Coalition

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Rivers State has accused one Omagima Harry of falsely parading himself as a stakeholder of the party. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Danagogo Wenike-Briggs, the YPP said Harry has been misrepresenting the party within the Coalition of Rivers State Political Parties. The party clarified that it

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