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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257. In a public notice, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the funds were provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board for Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited….
A/Ibom Government Urged to Intervene on Rising Mental Health Cases Uko Etim, Uyo A concerned group in Akwa Ibom State, the Ononokpono Olu Family, has called on the government at all levels to address the rising cases of mental health disorders in the state, In a communiqué issued after their biennial homecoming and family reunion…
Two Gas Explosion Victim Dead, Rivers CP Visits Hospital The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, on Tuesday,7th January 2025, visited the surviving victims of the Oroazi gas explosion at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, old GRA, Port Harcourt. CP Adepoju, who sympathized with the victims, said his Area Commander in charge…
By Emamuzo Iboma President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to former Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo on his 71st birthday, praising him as “a man of integrity and loyalty” dedicated to Nigeria’s unity and progress. In his tribute, Tinubu highlighted Sambo’s notable leadership as Kaduna State governor and Vice President, emphasizing his ongoing contributions…
Residents of Kpean community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State have demanded the immediate cleanup of their environment and the decommissioning of oil facilities following renewed concerns over oil spill incidents in the area. The call came during an environmental monitoring and evidence gathering training organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation…
NEDC Distributes Palliatives To Indigents Towards Ramadan In Borno The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed food and non-food items to vulnerable groups in Borno State to ease hardships during Ramadan. The relief materials which include rice, spaghetti, mats, plastic buckets, cups, cooking pots, wrappers, shadda brocades, children’s clothing, mattresses, and other essentials, were…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced the release of 38 persons who were recently abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday. The statement highlighted the key role of…
By Barikui Felix Following the perceived lack of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the benefit structures of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a group, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has called on host communities in the Niger Delta region, particularly Rivers State, to consider persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the implementation of…
By Prince Woke Two people were reported dead following sporadic gunfire around the outer perimeter of the Ahoada East Local Government Council on the night of Monday, June 23, 2025. According to reports, unidentified gunmen on motorbikes attempted to infiltrate the council secretariat, prompting security operatives stationed at the facility to open fire in an…
NESREA to Collaborate with NOA to Avert Environmental Disaster The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is scaling up its engagement with National Orientation Agency (NOA) to drive home its environmental the message and prompting deliver early warnings to avert disaster in the country. Addressing a press conference on the achievements of the…