General

UNIPORT Professor Blames Rising Depression, Suicide on Low Awareness of Counselling

A Professor in the Department of Psychology, Guidance and Counselling at the University of Port Harcourt, Glory Amadi, has attributed the rising cases of depression and suicide, particularly among young people, to poor awareness and underutilisation of professional counselling services. Speaking in a telephone interview with Today FM correspondent Ayibapreye Ogunu, Professor Amadi said many

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Security General

Rivers Police Confirm Killing of Khana LGA Chief Security Officer

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the Chief Security Officer of Khana Local Government Area, Letam Kinee. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement, said the deceased’s body has been deposited in a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while a full-scale investigation has commenced to identify and

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Judiciary General

Rivers Chief Judge Seeks Greater Participation in Multi-Door Courthouse Settlement Week

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has assured that future editions of the Rivers State Multi-Door Courthouse (RSMDC) Statewide Settlement Week will no longer be held during the court vacation to enable judges and legal practitioners participate fully. Justice Chibuzor-Amadi gave the assurance at the opening of the second five-day Statewide Settlement

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Community General

Former Khana LG Chief Security Officer Shot Dead in Bori

A former Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Khana Local Government Area, Letam Kinee, has reportedly been shot dead by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Bori, the headquarters of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to available information, the attackers ambushed Kinee, intercepted him and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene under circumstances that

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Health General

Rivers Deputy Governor Receives NMA Award, Reaffirms Support for Healthcare

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, has described an award presented to her by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch, as recognition of her longstanding support for the medical profession. Professor Odu made the remark after receiving the honour at the 2026 NMA Rivers State Branch Dinner and Award Night held

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Environment General

HYPREP Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Ogoni Mangroves

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring oil-polluted mangrove forests in Ogoniland as the world marks the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. In a statement, the agency said it has successfully restored 560 hectares of degraded mangrove forests under the first phase of its restoration programme

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Judiciary General Oil and Gas

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Account for ₦211 Trillion

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its alleged failure to explain and account for more than ₦211 trillion recorded in the company’s 2023 audited financial statements. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1427/2026, was filed last week before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

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General

Major General Everest Okoro Assumes Duty as GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army

Major General Everest Okoro has assumed office as the 12th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, succeeding Major General Emmanuel Emekah. He also takes over as the Land Component Commander of the Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation Delta Safe, following the recent redeployment of senior officers by the Nigerian

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General

Clergyman Urges Depressed Youths to Seek Help, Reject Suicide

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Jude Anara, has urged young people struggling with depression caused by rape, assault, abuse, and other traumatic experiences to seek help rather than resort to suicide. Speaking with Today FM, Reverend Father Anara said many young people contemplate taking their own lives because they feel abandoned, neglected, and believe there

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Judiciary General

Port Harcourt NBA Branch Election Postponed Over Voters’ Register Dispute

The election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, has been postponed following a dispute over the publication of the eligible voters’ register and other electoral guidelines. Members of the branch had gathered at the NBA House in Port Harcourt for the election before disagreements over the voters’ list and election procedures sparked

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