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ONC Urges Rivers Government to Address Ahoada Zonal Hospital Challenges

The Orashi National Congress, ONC, has appealed to the Rivers State Government and the Ministry of Health to urgently intervene in the deteriorating conditions of the Ahoada Zonal Hospital. President-General of the Congress, Emeni Ibe, made the appeal in an interview with Today FM correspondent, Olawale Sanusi. Ibe said the hospital, which was recently commissioned

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Ikwerre Council Assures Non-Indigenes of Security, Fair Treatment

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Charles Wobodo, has assured non-indigenes living and doing business in the area of adequate security for their lives and property. Wobodo gave the assurance during a sensitisation and empowerment programme for non-indigenes held at the headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government in Isiokpo. The council chairman

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Rivers Government Denies Owing Nigerian Legion Outstanding Donations

The Rivers State Government says it has no outstanding financial obligation to the Nigerian Legion over donations or pledges made by the state. In a statement signed by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Juliana Masi, the government said it had consistently

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NRS Chairman Hails Petrol Subsidy Removal as Best Decision for Nigeria

The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, Zacch Adedeji, has described the removal of petrol subsidy as one of the best decisions to have happened to Nigeria, commending President Bola Tinubu for taking the step. Adedeji said the positive economic outcomes being recorded by the Federal Government are largely linked to the removal of

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Wali Urges Rivers Stakeholders to Demand Governance Commitments Ahead of 2027

An elder statesman in Rivers State, Wenenda Wali, has called on stakeholders to shift their focus from drafting economic blueprints for political candidates ahead of the 2027 elections to setting clear and enforceable expectations for governance. Wali made the call in an interview with Today FM Correspondent, Eseose Onabu. He argued that master plans developed

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Nigerian Airlines Take Over ₦60bn in Bank Loans to Fund Jet Fuel

Nigerian airlines have accumulated more than ₦60 billion in loans from local banks to finance the purchase of aviation fuel amid persistently high Jet A1 prices. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) disclosed that the rising cost of aviation fuel has placed significant financial pressure on airlines, forcing operators to rely heavily on bank financing

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Atiku Tells Tinubu: Stop Governing Nigeria Through ‘PowerPoint Economics’

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging the government to move beyond what he described as “PowerPoint economics” and focus on measures that directly improve the lives of Nigerians. Atiku said Nigerians are more concerned about the real impact of government policies on their livelihoods than

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Akasoba Duke-Abiola Accepts Nomination for UN Secretary-General

Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola’s nomination places her among Africans being considered for the top diplomatic position at the United Nations. The endorsement is expected to boost her profile as

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Sanwo-Olu Inspects Damaged Festac-Alakija Bridge, Assures Lagosians of Safety

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited the Festac-Alakija Bridge for an on-the-spot assessment of sections of the structure reportedly damaged by suspected vandals. The governor inspected the affected portions of the bridge and assured Lagos residents that the government was taking steps to address the damage and ensure the safety of motorists and other

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Obio-Akpor Council Urges Calm as Drivers Protest Along East-West Road

The Obio-Akpor Local Government Council has appealed to protesting commercial drivers and residents to remain calm and avoid actions capable of disrupting public peace and order following a protest along the East-West Road. Reacting to the incident, Council Chairman Gift Worlu said the council received reports of an unfortunate incident involving a commercial minibus driver

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