By Paul Williams A coalition of civil society groups have called on the Federal Government, the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly and other security institutions to prioritise the welfare of the country’s first responders through policy reforms and better budgetary provisions. In a joint statement dated June 27, 2026, …
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By Paul Williams The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called for an urgent, independent probe and comprehensive integrity assessment following a crude‑oil pipeline explosion in Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State. FENRAD’s Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, in a statement on June 27, …
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The International Union of Tenants (IUT) a global umbrella union of tenants has urged the Rivers State Government to take practical steps to stop the escalation of rent cost in the state especially Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas. The IUT urged the government to immediately introduce measures to …
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By: Emmanuel Kanayo Motorists and pedestrians plying St John/Car Wash Road along Ogbogoro in Rumuolumeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have alleged that a local vigilante group is extorting money from road users in broad daylight. The road, a busy link route in Obio/Akpor LGA, has reportedly become …
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… As ABER Honours 30 Heroines at World Seafarers Day in Douala Chief Executive Officer and Convener of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable, ABER, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, says Africa’s maritime story is written daily by women. He described them as Guardians of Food and Income, Builders of Knowledge, Leaders Breaking …
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The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Rivers State Command, has called for collective action to combat drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking, stressing that the fight against substance abuse requires the support of government, security agencies, educational institutions, communities, families, and other stakeholders. The call was made on Friday, June …
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By Paul Williams Non-governmental organisation Ese Usamali Foundation for Rural Development (EUFORDe) says community children continue to bear the brunt of global challenges, including insecurity, environmental degradation and lack of access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). EUFORDe’s executive director, Mercy Elemchukwu James, said: “The absence of water in schools …
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The saying that a gold fish has no hiding place played out recently when Babangida Danladi was bestowed with an award of Excellence by the Niger Delta Media Forum for distinguishing himself in the discharge of his responsibilities to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the society. President of the …
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Members of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) also known as Pyrates Confraternity, Oxbow Marino Deck yesterday commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a educative campaign to secondary schools in Bayelsa State. The NAS, led by the Steerer of Oxbow Marino Deck, Chief Douglas Etulankimor …
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•Says Nigeria Can Produce Another Agbani Darego By Amos Odhe Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has declared that reigning Miss Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has the poise, intellect and cultural depth to become Nigeria’s second Miss World after Agbani Derego. Governor Diri who stated this while receiving the beauty …
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