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KING ASARI DOKUBO UNVEILS VISION FOR ELEM KALABARI COMMUNITY TOURISM REVITALIZATION

The Amayanabo of Elem Kalabari community, Asari Dokubo, has pledged to transform the community into a thriving tourist hub in Rivers State. The monarch made the announcement during his 61st birthday celebration in the community. Speaking at the event, King Asari Dokubo stated that Elem Kalabari had been neglected for 140 years, but he is

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Health General

Public Health Advocate Emphasizes the Vital Role of Sleep During Rivers State University Walk for Life

Dr. Priye Olise, a renowned public health physician, has underscored the importance of adequate sleep for individuals of all ages and genders, describing it as a cornerstone of good health. His remarks came during the May edition of Rivers State University’s “2.5 Walk for Life” event. Dr. Olise explained that consistently getting fewer than seven

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Environment General

Flood Disasters in Mokwa Claim Over 150 Lives

At least 153 people have lost their lives in the recent devastating floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area a few days ago. The floods caused widespread destruction of homes and displaced thousands of residents. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the rising death toll, which increased sharply from an initial figure of

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General

Femi Falana Accuses ECOWAS Leaders of Failing to Enforce Court Judgments

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticized African leaders within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), alleging that they have failed to uphold the rule of law by neglecting court judgments. In a statement titled “End Disobedience of ECOWAS Courts,” Falana highlighted that as of December 2024,

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General

FCT Water Supply Disrupted Due to Rehabilitation of Treatment Plants

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the recent disruption of water supply in Abuja and some satellite towns is a temporary consequence of ongoing major rehabilitation works at two key water treatment plants. In a statement issued on Sunday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and

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General

Former Nigerian Ambassador Urges Rivers Youth to Focus Beyond Partisan Politics and Harness Their Potential

Orji Ngofar, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, has called on the youth of Rivers State to move beyond partisan politics and instead channel their energy and potential into areas that can foster development and progress. Ngofar made this appeal during the inauguration of the newly formed Coalition of Rivers State Youth Bodies, which

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Technology General

NCC demonstrates commitment to harnessing power of ICT

The National Communications Commission (NCC) says the commissioning of its e-Health Project at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, attested to their collective efforts to harness the power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve and revolutionise the health sector in Nigeria in a manner that better serves citizens. The position was made

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NDDC reaffirms commitment to educational devt, identifies Chemistry as needy area

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to educational development, emphasising the closing of the deficient gaps in core areas of study in secondary schools in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the grand finale of the NDDC Secondary School Quiz held in Port

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Oil and Gas General

Host Communities of Port Harcourt Refinery Question One-Month Closure, Warn of Potential Fuel Scarcity

Eleme and Okrika communities, the designated host areas of the Port Harcourt Refinery, have voiced concerns over the Federal Government’s recent decision to shut down the facility for a duration of one month. During a media briefing in Port Harcourt, indigenes who also operate as petroleum retailers under the umbrella of the Hoscom Bulk Petroleum

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IAUE VC says host community got more than fair share• Resolves dispute with Rumuolumeni community

The vice chancellor of the Rivers State government-owned Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has moved to douse the flames of crisis that erupted in the environment over employment slots. He began by making it clear that the host community got more than a fair share. He however managed to get them to the peace

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