Suspect was killed in cultists, police gunfire – Policeman tells panel
ASP Ameh Agbo told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel that Edward Dumisara was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the police and […]
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Wike urges media practitioners to report objectively
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday urged media practitioners to be more circumspect while reporting issues that could further polarise the country. Wike gave […]
NDLEA intercepts 115kg of cannabis in Rivers
The National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Rivers Command, said it arrested two persons who allegedly tried to smuggle 115 kilogrammes of illicit drugs into the […]
Petrol scarcity hits Damaturu
Scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol on Monday hit Damaturu, the capital of Yobe, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. […]
Finally, Bawa clears Senate hurdle, states vision for EFCC
The Senate on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 confirmed the appointment of Abdurasheed Bawa as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […]
90% of criminalities in Nigeria linked to drug abuse –Marwa
… Says war against illicit drugs is fight to finish Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba […]
NDLEA uncovers cannabis warehouse, seizes N17m illicit drugs in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers has uncovered a warehouse of compressed cannabis Sativa in Abuja Estate in Port Harcourt, Rivers. The […]
INEC clarifies expansion of access to polling units nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers, on Thursday, provided clarification on the expansion of access to polling units before the 2023 general election. […]
Calabar community protests 12 months power blackout
Residents of Akpabuyo Local Government Area (LGA), of Cross River, on Wednesday marched to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) in Calabar, […]
The Nigerian Media has no business fawning over terrorists
By Daniel Okereke On whose side is the Nigerian media, the people, or Boko Haram terrorists? Has ‘democracy-fatigue’ set in to blur media gatekeepers’ loyalty […]
NNPC records 92% increase in sales of petroleum products in October
…Increases Gas Supply to Power Plants by 8.60% The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that its downstream subsidiary, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company […]
EFCC detains 8 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt
No fewer than eight suspects have been arrested in Port Harcourt on suspicion of defrauding their unsuspecting victims through the internet. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, Head […]
COVID-19 Reloaded, By Dakuku Peterside
That Nigeria currently battles with a second, more deadly wave of Covid-19 is no longer in doubt. The numbers are dire. In the first […]
NNPC harvests bids from 96 reputable firms for contract
Buoyed up by the culture of Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE) of the current NNPC management, no fewer than (96) prominent and reputable […]
Issa Aremu: 60 hearty cheers to a global citizen!
By Abdulrazaq Magaji Growing up in his native Ilorin, capital of Kwara state in the late 60s and early 70s, Comrade (Alhaji) Issa Obalowu Aremu, […]
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𝘉𝘺 𝘋𝘳. 𝘜𝘮𝘢𝘳 𝘑𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘶 𝘎𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘶 Characterized by COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the year 2020 recorded low-key operations of many governmental, commercial and social activities. […]
The truth about Cross River North Senatorial rerun and allied matters
By Timothy Mgbeje Reading Sam Omatseye’s commentaries has always been an excursion into knowledge, except in the few instances in which he himself has been […]
Family seeks release of son’s corpse, demands N50m compensation
The Family of late Mr Godstime Akugbo allegedly killed by the police, on Tuesday, pleaded with the Rivers Judicial Commission of Inquiry to prevail on […]
NLNG wins ‘Best Company in Education’ award at SERAS
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been awarded the “Best Company in Education” at the recently held 14th Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) […]
FAAN assures air travellers of safety, comfort
As yuletide approaches, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured air travelers and other airport users that its network of airports across the country […]
Nigerian Army flays ‘wicked insinuations,’ reveals how Maj Gen Irefin died
Nigerian Army has flayed what it called “unnecessary and wild insinuations” trailing the death of Major General JO Irefin in Abuja. Brigadier General […]
PHRC EPC rehabilitation contract tender: Separating facts from fiction – NNPC statement
The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) wishes to condemn in the strongest term possible, the unwarranted attack on the well-conceived and appropriately […]
Kano, Port-Harcourt, Enugu Airports to resume international operations before Christmas– FG
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has announced the decision of the Federal Government to resume international operations from Kano, Port-Harcourt and Enugu Airports before […]
Expert reiterates importance of assessment of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway project
Dr Bassey Uzodinma, an Environmental and Social Safeguards Consultant has reiterated the importance of carrying out Environmental Social and Impact Assessment (ESIA) prior to the […]
Rivers Special School gets Shell’s Science Lab donation
For the first time since its establishment 35 years ago, the Special School for Handicapped Children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has now got its […]