Politics Foreign

US and Iran Announce Framework Peace Agreement

The United States and Iran have announced a framework agreement aimed at restoring peace, with the deal expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. President Donald Trump said oil exports would resume once the agreement is concluded, while Iran’s deputy foreign minister confirmed on state television that a deal had been finalised. Iran’s

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Health Politics

Ikwerre Council Backs Nurses’ Health Outreach

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has assured the Ikwerre Nurses Association of support for its forthcoming health outreach programme. Speaking during a visit by members of the association, Wobodo pledged collaboration, security and welfare support to ensure the success of the initiative. The President of the association, Uche Victoria Nnokam, said

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Politics

Opobo/Nkoro Group Calls for People-Centred Democracy

The Opobo/Nkoro Grassroots Mandate has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting citizens’ welfare and protecting the democratic mandate of the people. In a Democracy Day statement signed by its Secretary, David Apiafi, the group stressed that democracy should provide access to clean water, electricity, healthcare, jobs and improved security. The group also congratulated Rivers State Governor

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Politics

Ogoni Congress Insists on Governorship Demand Before Oil Resumption

The Congress of Ogoni People has declared that oil production will not resume in Ogoniland until the governorship position of Rivers State is ceded to the Ogoni ethnic nationality. The position was contained in a communiqué issued after a national congress held at the MOSOP Peace and Freedom Centre in Bori. The communiqué urged the

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Politics

Akuku-Toru Chairman to Flag Off Six Development Projects

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiya-a Bob-Fubara, is set to flag off six development projects across various communities in the council area. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Soibi Oruwari, the chairman invited stakeholders, community leaders, residents, and members of the public to witness the commencement of the projects. The

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Politics

Ikwerre Council Chairman Reaffirms Crackdown on Land Grabbing

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling land grabbing within the council area. Speaking at his office in Isiokpo, Wobodo warned that individuals involved in illegal land acquisition would face sanctions regardless of their status in society. He directed the Chief Security Officer of the local

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Politics

Rights Group Defends Magnus Abe Over Political Views

A civil society organisation, Defence for Human Rights and Democracy, has condemned what it described as persistent attacks and insults directed at Senator Magnus Abe over his political opinions and public comments. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Christopher Clifford Solomon, the group described Abe as a respected statesman who has served Rivers State

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Politics

ADC Accuses APC Government of Neglecting Insecurity

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of paying inadequate attention to the worsening security situation across the country. The Rivers State spokesperson of the ADC, Chizy Enyi, said the APC-led administration had failed to provide effective solutions to the nation’s security challenges. He urged Nigerians to vote out

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Politics

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Insecurity, Economic Hardship

President Bola Tinubu has restated the Federal Government’s resolve to defeat insecurity across the country and secure the release of all persons currently held captive by criminal elements. He also assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to intensifying efforts aimed at easing the prevailing economic hardship affecting citizens. Tinubu gave the assurance on Sunday

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Politics

Okpebholo Says No Individual or Group Should Hold Nigeria Hostage

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that no individual or group should be allowed to hold Nigeria captive for personal or political gain, especially as elections draw closer. The governor stated that the country does not belong to kidnappers or criminal elements seeking to destabilise peace and security. Okpebholo made the declaration during a

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