Politics

MOSOP Warns Against Vote Buying Ahead of Election

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has cautioned voters in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District against selling their votes during Saturday’s by-election. MOSOP President, Andah Wai Ogosu, urged the electorate to vote for candidates capable of addressing the needs and aspirations of the people. He also called on INEC to ensure the

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Politics

INEC Receives Sensitive Materials for Rivers South-East By-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has received sensitive materials from its national headquarters in Abuja ahead of Saturday’s Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election. Receiving the materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Johnson Alalibo, said the items would be distributed to the seven

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Politics

Court Sentences Three Terrorists to Death

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three terrorists to death by hanging after they pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences during the ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects. The convicts — Danladi Lawal, Abdullahi Mohammed and Mohammed Gulama Shaibu — were found guilty by separate judges of the court. The cases involved offences linked

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Economy Politics

Tinubu Appoints Kunle Elebute as FRCN Chairperson

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Kunle Elebute as the Chairperson of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). Elebute, a seasoned financial expert, is expected to provide leadership for the council in promoting transparency, accountability and high standards in financial reporting across the country. The appointment forms part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen

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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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