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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By Paul Williams A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved ruling until July 1 on the bail application of Ugochukwu Ibekwe, an alleged oil thief and suspected economic saboteur whose arrest followed intelligence gathered by PINL and other security agencies along the Eastern corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline. …
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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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Hundreds of Nigerians are expected to see some of the country’s most talented female boxers on Sunday in Lagos. ‘’The 1st Kehinde Obareh Female Boxing Show is expected to bring so many people to the National Stadium, Surulere on Sunday, June 28, 2026’’ a statement by kehinde Joy Obareh said …
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…As Fubara backs private sector growth The President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Dr. Chinyere Nwoga, has described the successful hosting of the 66th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) as …
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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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