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Akpabio Congratulates Nigerian Women on International Women’s Day

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated women, particularly Nigerian women, on this year’s International Women’s Day. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President praised Nigerian women for the sacrifices they make for their families and for their role in building society. Akpabio

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Tinubu Praises Nigerian Women, Promises More Opportunities

President Bola Tinubu has commended the contributions of Nigerian women to national development, assuring that his administration will create more opportunities for them to contribute further to the country’s growth. In a message celebrating the resilience and achievements of women, the President said it is the responsibility of government and society to create conditions where

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Rivers Deputy Governor Urges Women to Give Their Best in All Endeavours

The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Ngozi Nma Odu, has urged women in the state to always give their best in every sphere of life. Professor Odu made the call in her goodwill message to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day. She encouraged women to continually strive for the good of society by contributing their

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Amaechi Says Governance Collapsed in Rivers After 2015, Urges Support for ADC

Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has said governance in the state collapsed after he left office in 2015. Amaechi made the remark during an event in Port Harcourt, where he criticised his successor, Nyesom Wike, and the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara, accusing them of failing to understand what governance entails. According to the former

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Gunmen Burn Down ADC Secretariat in Ikwerre, Shoot Sporadically Near Amaechi’s Family Home

Suspected armed thugs have reportedly set the Ubima Ward 8 Secretariat of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on fire. The attackers were also said to have fired shots sporadically at the gate of the family residence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, without any intervention from

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Fubara Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Air Force to Tackle Insecurity

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), saying stronger collaboration will help tackle insecurity, pipeline vandalism, and illegal oil bunkering in the state. Governor Fubara stated this on Thursday while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Government House in

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Senate Panel Summons Former NNPCL GCEO Kyari Over Alleged ₦210trn Unaccounted Funds

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to explain an alleged ₦210 trillion that was not properly accounted for between 2017 and 2023. Also summoned by the committee are a former Chief Financial Officer of the company, Umar

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Reps Panel Queries Alleged Abandonment of ₦365m National Library Project in Taraba

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the alleged abandonment of a ₦365 million National Library of Nigeria project in Jalingo, Taraba State. The committee’s action followed a petition submitted by the civic organisation, BudgIT Foundation, alleging that the project had been abandoned despite substantial payments made to the contractor. Chief

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Ikwerre LG Chairman Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Refers Igwuruta Land Dispute to Committee

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting peace and sustainable development across the council. Wobodo made the remark while receiving representatives of the Omuido and Omuajoku families of Igwuruta, who visited his office over a lingering land dispute between the two families. He urged both parties

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Okocha Says He, Two Others Backed Fubara’s Emergence in 2023

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, OCJ Okocha, has disclosed that he and two other prominent figures played key roles in the emergence of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the 2023 governorship election. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Okocha said several factors were considered before supporting Fubara, including the need to allow the Ijaw ethnic group an

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