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US Releases Suspect Images in Killing of Right-Wing Leader Charlie Kirk

US authorities investigating the killing of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk have released photos of a man being hunted in connection with the attack, as former President Donald Trump paid tribute to him. Kirk, 31, a prominent Republican figure credited with helping Trump reclaim the presidency last year, was shot while addressing a large crowd

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NUPENG Accuses Dangote Refinery of Breaching Strike Agreement

Barely 48 hours after suspending its strike, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the management of Dangote Refinery of reneging on the resolutions earlier reached. In a statement signed by its President, Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, the union warned it might resume the industrial action. NUPENG

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Oil and Gas General

PETROAN Orders Members to Resume Fuel Dispensing Nationwide

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has directed its members to resume dispensing petroleum products across the country. National Spokesperson of PETROAN, Dr. Joseph Obele, who announced the directive, said the move would restore normalcy in the petroleum sector. He commended members for their 100 percent compliance during the strike and

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General

NCAA Summons Domestic Airlines Over Flight Disruptions

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned all domestic airlines to a meeting in Abuja over recent flight disruptions. NCAA Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday via his X handle. According to him, the meeting is scheduled to hold on Wednesday at the NCAA

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General

NIWA Bans Loading at Unauthorized Points to Curb Boat Accidents

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has placed an immediate ban on loading activities at unauthorized points across the country in a bid to reduce boat accidents and improve safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, announced the directive during a press briefing in Abuja.

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General Oil and Gas

NUPENG Suspends Strike After Agreement With Dangote Refinery

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise workers’ rights to unionise. The deal was sealed during a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS), with the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and representatives

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General Health

Radiologist Urges Regular Breast Self-Examination as 350 Women Benefit from Free Screening in Rivers

A consultant radiologist, Dr. Nengi Alazigha, has advised women from the age of twenty to cultivate the habit of regular breast self-examination to help detect early signs of breast cancer. Dr. Alazigha, who is the Chairman of the Association of Radiologists in Rivers State and an Associate Professor of Radiology, gave the advice during a

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Economy General

Survey Shows Drop in Food Prices Across Port Harcourt Markets

A recent survey conducted by Today FM has revealed a significant drop in the prices of major food items across key markets in Port Harcourt. Findings from Mile 1, Mile 3, Slaughter, Creek Road, and Rumuokoro markets show that the prices of rice, beans, and garri have reduced notably compared to previous months. According to

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Economy General

Mile Three Market Traders Demand Action Against Multiple Taxation, Poor Sanitation

With the new local government chairmen now in office, traders at Mile Three Market, particularly along Bishop Okoye Street, have called on the chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government, Allwell Ihunda, to take urgent steps against multiple taxation. The traders lamented that they are compelled to pay different levies in the morning and again

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Education General

Parents in Rivers Welcome New Federal Curriculum as Schools Resume

As primary and secondary schools in Rivers State resume a new academic session today, some parents in Port Harcourt have welcomed the new curriculum rolled out by the Federal Government for Basic, Senior Secondary, and Technical education. The curriculum, designed to reduce content overload and give students more learning time, officially takes effect this September.

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