General

Court Convicts 21 Foreign Nationals for Cybercrime, Orders Deportation

Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has convicted 21 foreign nationals over high-level cybercrime activities and fined each of them one million Naira. The conviction followed a plea bargain agreement between the convicts and the Nigeria Police Force. In his judgment, Justice Akpan upheld the terms of the plea bargain and ordered

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General

Lagos Government Urges Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents in parts of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to relocate from lowland areas to higher grounds in a bid to avoid the dangers of flooding. The advisory follows recent predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which indicate that Lagos will experience heavier rainfall this

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Education General

Federal University of Environment Can Aid Ogoni Cleanup – Environmentalist

Environmental expert Andah Wai-Ogosu has expressed hope that the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology will contribute significantly to addressing the environmental challenges facing Ogoniland—provided it is properly managed. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, Wai-Ogosu said the institution has the potential to develop a comprehensive blueprint that could enhance the ongoing environmental

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Education General

RSU Responds to Hostel Theft Incidents, Arrests Two Students

The Rivers State University (RSU) has taken decisive action following a series of thefts reported in several student hostels, including the NDDC Hostel and Hostels C, F, and H. As part of its immediate response, the university has directed the construction of a security post in front of Hostel C. Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi,

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General

Stampede at Obi Wali Centre: Rivers Good Governance Group Blames State Government

The Director-General of Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, Opu-oyibo Lilly-West, has condemned the stampede that occurred last Friday at the Obi Wali Centre during a verification exercise for civil servants in the Rivers State Basic Education sector. Lilly-West blamed the incident on what he described as inhumane policies of the current administration led by Governor

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Security General

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Tramadol Hidden in Side Mirrors, Lipsticks, Footwear; Arrests Made in Lagos, Abuja

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and intercepted a series of concealed drug consignments hidden in unusual items including vehicle side mirrors, lipsticks, and footwear in a string of coordinated operations across Lagos, Abuja, and other states. According to a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives at the Murtala Muhammed

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Oil and Gas General

Activist Fyneface Applauds FG’s Decision to Halt Sale of Port Harcourt Refinery

Environmental activist, Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, has commended the Federal Government for cancelling its earlier plan to sell the Port Harcourt refinery, describing the move as a welcome development. Fyneface, who is the Executive Director of the Youth and Environmental Advocacy Centre, said the decision was cheering news, especially for stakeholders in the Niger Delta. He

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General

CLO Rejects Rivers LG Election Timetable, Questions Legitimacy of RISIEC Board

The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) has rejected the timetable for the local government elections scheduled for August 30 in Rivers State. In an interview, the CLO spokesperson in the state, Emmanuel Obe, said the newly constituted Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) board lacks the legitimacy to conduct or reschedule elections. Obe argued that the

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Security General

Troops Arrest Suspected High-Profile Gun Runner in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have apprehended a suspected high-profile gun runner in Taraba State. The operation, which took place around Ambassador Roundabout in Wukari Local Government Area, led to the arrest of 29-year-old Bulyami Shuaib, a native

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General

NEC Calls for Stronger State Emergency Agencies, Urges Release of Flood Response Funds

The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for the strengthening of State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) across the 36 states of the federation and urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to release emergency funds to tackle the anticipated impact of flooding. This was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President

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