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Tension and fear gripped residents of Sapele, Okpe LGA, late Tuesday night after an explosion rocked a scrap dump site at Mission Road, killing one person and inflicting injuries on others close to the scene. At around 6 pm on Tuesday, according to a witness report, the explosion was a result of an […]
A leaked audio that found way to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for the sack of the Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District) after demanding bribe from timber traders in the state. Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, the SSA on Forestry, had reached out to the traders and demanded the […]
Concerns have begun rising over the distrust among stakeholders involved in the Port Harcourt refinery as the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is yet to commence production in the refinery. Showing their disappointment over numerous failed promises, the Niger Delta Youth Network, NDYN, clearly shows a cabal is deliberately exploiting the region of […]
The secondary textbook titled Classic Basic Science and Technology for Junior Secondary School 3, used by some schools in Nigeria, has sparked up a debate among citizens, parents, and teachers associations, with many calling for its ban and withdrawal. A particular page of the book gave a detailed explanation of Dilation and Curettage, popularly […]
The political feud that has been brewing between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, since the assumption of office, is a cry for help and reconciliation. The Governor appearing on the Channel TV program appealed to Wike, referring to him as his oga, not to destroy things and shield […]
The early hours of Monday, October 7, 2024, was a sad one to reckon with in the Jeddo community, Okpe LGA, as one Mr Charles committed suicide by drinking insecticide. Charles, a vigilante and father to nine children, had argued with his wife, pleading with her not to leave him. Things, however, turned sour […]
Another Crisis erupted in Ahoada East secretariat, the LGA of the Chief of Staff of Rivers state, Edison Ehie, as some individuals tried resisting the return of the newly elected chairman. Recalled that the three month ban on LGA secretariats in Rivers state was lifted today, Monday following an order.from the Inspector General […]
In compliance with the directive given by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Rivers State 23 Local Governments Secretariat which were sealed for months, have been opened. In accordance with the directive, the State Commissioner of Police, Bala Mustapha, through the spokesperson of the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, released a statement on Monday a […]
Following the death of the First Lady of Akwa-Ibom State, Mrs Patience Umo Eno, Governor Umo Eno, had to pass the role of his late wife to Mrs Helen Obareki, their eldest daughter. The appointment of Mrs. Obareki caused many stares and complaints from Nigerians wondering why the position of First Lady was […]
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says the death toll from the recent boat accident in the state has risen to 42. On October 1, a boat conveying over 300 passengers to Gbajibo for the Mawlid celebration, capsized in Mokwa LGA of the state. Following the incident, NSEMA and other emergency agencies have […]
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