Health Foreign General

WHO: DR Congo Records Largest Ebola Outbreak in History

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the largest in the country’s history. According to the WHO, as of July 30, the country had recorded 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths, representing a fatality rate of 44 percent. The UN health agency said the

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General Religion

Nigeria Lifts Ban on Christian Pilgrimage to Israel

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has announced the lifting of the ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made the announcement at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, according to a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka. Bishop Adegbite explained that the

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Health General

Expert Debunks Claim That Frequent Sex Prevents Prostate Cancer

A Professor of Urology and Head of Urology at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Ovundah Jack-Omodo, has dismissed claims that frequent sexual intercourse or ejaculating at least 21 times a month can prevent prostate cancer, describing the assertion as a myth with no scientific basis. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi

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General

Fubara Appoints Six New Permanent Secretaries in Rivers Civil Service

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries in the Rivers State Civil Service. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Freddy Ndigbara, Fortune Akpila, Promise Oguzie, Ibisoye Lolomari Nwankwo, Ibiyemiebara Joseph Uzoma, and Mercy Dagogo Iboroma. In a statement issued by the Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, the appointees

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General

Abiante Commends FG, Rivers Partnership on Culture and Tourism Development

The member representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has praised the partnership between the Federal Government and the Rivers State Government aimed at developing the state’s culture, tourism, and creative economy. Abiante said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would attract sustainable investment to his constituency, stimulate the local economy, and

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Security General

KAGOTE Offers ₦2 Million Reward for Information on Letam Kiinee’s Killers

The apex Ogoni socio-cultural organisation, KAGOTE, has announced a ₦2 million reward for anyone who provides credible information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the killing of Letam Kiinee. In a statement, the President of KAGOTE, Lesi Maol, called on security agencies to intensify investigations and ensure that the perpetrators are

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General

Oyo Receives Surveillance Aircraft to Boost Security Operations

The Oyo State Government has confirmed the arrival of two surveillance aircraft acquired to strengthen security operations and improve intelligence gathering across the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, the government described the arrival of the aircraft as a major milestone in its efforts to enhance aerial surveillance and

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General

Rivers Community Security Chief Blames Attacks on Local Operatives on Fight Against Crime

The Chief Security Officer of Alakahia Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Anele Noble-Dike, has attributed the increasing attacks on local security personnel to the enemies they make while combating criminal activities in their communities. Speaking with Today FM’s Preye Izogu, Noble-Dike called for retired police officers, serving Chief Security Officers and

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Health General

RSUTH Unveils Cardiology Department, Advanced Heart Care Services

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has unveiled its Department of Cardiology and launched advanced cardiac diagnostic services as part of efforts to strengthen specialised heart care in Rivers State and beyond. The Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Professor Chizindu Alikor, disclosed this during the hospital’s 2026 Cardiology Day celebration held at the IDU

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Community General

Obio/Akpor Council Insists on August 1 Deadline for Okada Ban

The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State says the August 1 deadline for the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the area remains unchanged. The council’s Chief Press Secretary, Nsirim Goodluck, confirmed this in an interview with Today FM’s Uchendu Ejuowhor, stating that the local government had engaged relevant stakeholders who agreed on the

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