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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Politics

Magnus Abe Calls for Unity Among Ogoni People

Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Senator Magnus Abe, has urged the Ogoni people not to allow external forces to create division among them. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Abe said the long-standing aspiration of the Ogoni ethnic nationality to produce a governor of Rivers State can only be achieved through unity,

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Politics

Rivers PDP Caretaker Chairman Welcomes Appeal Court Judgment

The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Ogbam Ojimah, has welcomed a Court of Appeal judgment against the Abdurahman-led faction of the party. In a statement, Ojimah described the ruling as a victory for party discipline, constitutional order, and internal democracy. He said the judgment invalidates actions taken by former

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Education Politics

University of Port Harcourt Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

The University of Port Harcourt has appointed Professor Princewill Chike as its new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Chike, who hails from Eligbam Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, succeeds the outgoing Vice-Chancellor as the institution’s tenth substantive Vice-Chancellor. He previously served as Commissioner for Health during the administration of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom

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Politics Judiciary

Gani Topba Files Human Rights Suit Against Police and Others

The leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Gani Topba, has instituted a fundamental human rights enforcement suit against the Nigeria Police Force and several individuals, including Lesi Maol, Emmanuel Deeyah and King Suanu Timothy-Baridam. According to court documents, Topba is seeking declarations that his invitation, arrest, detention, release on bail and threatened prosecution constitute

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