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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Edo State has unveiled plans to regulate scrap dealers starting from 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Saidi Akintayo, made the announcement on Friday in Benin, the state capital Akintayo,…
Kano Senior Councillor Challenges Mohammad Sanusi Over Emir Title Emamuzo Iboma Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, a Senior Councillor within the Kano Emirate Council, has issued a warning to Mohammad Sanusi 11, stating he may take legal action for contempt if Sanusi continues to refer to himself as the Emir of Kano. This statement comes after…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City In a swift response to the oil spill in Obolo, Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), a Civil Society Organisation, has called on Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited to stop the ongoing oil spill in Eastern Obolo local government. In a press statement signed by the Coordinator of Peace…
By Barikui Felix The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Rivers State Chapter, has welcomed the announcement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to commence the free distribution of petrol and diesel to marketers, dealers, and large-scale consumers nationwide starting August 15, 2025, describing it as a positive development for the oil and gas sector. The…
Nollywood Filmmaker and Others Arrested Over Illicit Drug Shipments Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Ajoke Elediye,, on New Year’s Day in her mansion in the Okota area of Lagos following the interception of a truckload of illicit drug consignment…
By Katherine Abayomi Women living in frontline communities across Africa are bearing the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, as they struggle daily to sustain their families amid dwindling natural resources. This concern was at the heart of discussions at the 4th African Women Climate Assembly, themed “Promoting Women’s Critical Role in Climate Change…
Barikui Felix As the world celebrates Workers’ Day today, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman in Rivers State, Comrade Alex Ikechi Agwanwor, has called for a sober reflection on the plight of workers in the country. Speaking on Workers’ Day at the NLC secretariat in Port Harcourt, Agwanwor lamented the economic hardship Nigerian workers face,…
Civic Reception: Stay Away from Our Land, Rivers Community, Chiefs tell Wike, Associates, Petitions Security Agencies …Organisers are betrayals- Ijaw Women Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt As tension continues to build up in the Kalabari axis of Rivers State over a planned reception in honour of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, by a group…
NESREA To Unveil More Efficent Clearance System The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr. Innocent Barikor, has said the agency will soon unveil a more robust and efficient system to improve its import clearance regime, with an eye towards full integration with the National Single Window Project. Barikor…
By Tracy Ohovwere The Coordinator of the Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has encouraged women to venture into the traditionally male-dominated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), stressing the need for greater female representation. Mrs. Anani gave the advice during her visit to the Lady Mechanic Initiative…