…for refusing to will a property to him A middle-aged man has been arrested by men of the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly hacking his father, retired Marine Captain David Nwoke, to de@th during a dispute over a property at Oro Ekpo Estate, Ada George, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state on Sunday…

…poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and out-of-school children, identified as major drivers of insecurity across the region. It emphasised sustained investments in education, agriculture, livelihoods, youth empowerment and skills development alongside ongoing security operations. The forum urged governments and security…

…to the PPRO, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were all travelling to Rivers State, when a search was conducted on the tricycle leading to the recovery of four single-barrel guns. "The Bayelsa State Police Command under the leadership of CP. Iyamah Daniel Edebor, psc, IICFIP, foosi, has recorded anot…

By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chair…

…enabling policies, private sector investment, and strategic collaboration as key drivers of future growth. The anniversary also featured awards recognising organisations and individuals for their contributions to Nigeria's renewable energy ecosystem. Honourees included The Rockefeller Foundation, Nigeria Climate Innova…

…by FAAN. There shall also be a centralised loading and parking bay for all ACHRAMS drivers at the terminals managed by FAAN." Addressing concerns that the new system could displace existing airport taxi operators, Agunbiade said the authority was adopting an inclusive approach that would allow both commercial and infor…

…combined with 19th Annual General Meeting / 114th Council Meeting held in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. They bemoaned the increasing housing shortage and acute problem of housing availability, accessibility and affordability without corresponding to match the demand. They canvassed urgent collaboration among stakeholder…

…a conducive investment environment. "The housing sector remains one of the strongest drivers of economic growth. It has the capacity to stimulate manufacturing, create millions of jobs, deepen financial inclusion and attract both domestic and foreign investments. We are delighted that the Minister of Finance and Coordi…

Gunmen invaded Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and killed two people on Monday morning. Though the reason for the attack by the assailants could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report, the invaders broke into houses in a commando-style in search of their targets. A…

…defaced registration numbers or no registration at all, warning that the owners and drivers will face prosecution. The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday, describing the development as a security threat. "Kano State Police Command has observed an alarming i…

…Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa." File Copy: A photo of flood on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in 2024. It warned that the anticipated heavy rainfall could have far-reaching consequences for transportation, public utilities, agriculture, infrastruc…

…minutes. Many vehicles have developed faults because of the potholes, and commercial drivers are passing the extra cost to passengers," he said. Another motorist, Mrs Oluwaseun Adeyemi, said the damaged sections had worsened due to the rainy season. "When it rains, the potholes are covered with water, making it difficu…

…community primary and secondary school in Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The COAS said the inauguration was part of the Nigerian Army's Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. The interventions include the complete renovation…

…but it is because the urban flooding has already started and filled up all areas the rivers were supposed to flow to. "So, the river was just coming into urban flooding, now intensifying the situation. "It's a freshwater river and comes from the Ogun River itself. Ogun River coming into Lagos, it didn't just flow direc…

…both urban centres and rural communities, with Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Edo among the states recording varying degrees of devastation following recent torrential rainfall. While no large scale loss of life has been reported in many of the affected states, residents have suffered heavy e…

…routine gas flaring and cut methane emissions. Yet, in the oil-producing communities of Rivers State, residents continue to pay the price with their health, livelihoods, and lives. From children battling chronic respiratory illnesses and persistent skin diseases to mothers mourning infants lost after breathing complica…

…warned that poor sanitation infrastructure remains one of the most underestimated drivers of child mortality in Nigeria, particularly in informal settlements and rural communities where clean water access is inconsistent. Health workers note that diarrhoea becomes deadly not because it is difficult to treat, but becaus…

…spoke at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 Lecture in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The COAS described the lecture as a strategic platform for examining Nigeria's evolving security environment and strengthening efforts towards a peaceful, secure and prosperous nation. He said Nigeria's security landscape h…

…at 7:00 a.m. People are rushing to work. Students are hurrying to school. Commercial drivers are grabbing breakfast before starting the day. Someone is buying bread. Another is buying tea. Someone else is buying akara. Nobody is thinking about entrepreneurship. They're simply trying to eat before facing the day's respo…

…agency, moderate rains are expected over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos and Bayelsa states of the southern region during the morning hours. It anticipated moderate rains over the entire region later in the day. NiMet envisaged thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains on Sunday over parts…

Rangers, Rivers United, and Shooting Stars will begin their continental quest in September, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers, and Rivers United will campaign in the CAF Champions League. Shooting Stars, and President Federation Cup champions will compete in the CAF Confederat…

…them Benson Agadaga (Bayelsa East), Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) and Banigo Ipalibo (Rivers West). Other prominent casualties of the primaries included Deputy Senate Leader Oyelola Ashiru, who lost the APC ticket for Kwara South; Ned Nwoko (Delta North); Neda Imasuen (Edo South); Jibrin Isah (Kogi East); Olubiyi Fadeyi…

…Cross River State are expressing anger that many of them no longer have access to local rivers where they normally eke out their living. The fishermen lamented that they are usually blocked by armed Fulani men, including other foreigners who have allegedly bought several sections of the rivers to do large scale fishing…

…Absa Bank Kenya CEO steps down Mastercard's new cybersecurity hubs Cameronian taxi drivers get new ID upgrade World Wide Web 3 Job Openings E-commerce South African e-commerce giant Takealot becomes profitable Image Source: Tenor After years of burning cash, South African e-commerce giant Takealot is finally profitable…

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