…crash were not immediately available. Ndagana urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to exercise greater caution when navigating sharp bends, especially during the rainy season when road conditions can become hazardous. He commended the FRSC and local volunteers for their prompt intervention following the cr…

…costs by between 40 and 60 per cent compared with petrol. It said some commercial drivers had seen their monthly fuel bills fall from about N50,000 to N18,000 after converting their vehicles. On agriculture and food security, it recalled that the administration declared a state of emergency on food security in July 202…

…and the consequences affected Isheri as well. Oil pollution has destroyed our rivers. Our people were traditionally fishermen and farmers, but those livelihoods have been severely disrupted. Fishes are no longer abundant, the water is polluted and many residents have been forced to seek other means of survival. What ma…

By Enitan Abdultawab Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime and what he described as increased population growth. The former governor, after being inaugurated as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency governing board, and speaking in a…

…ensure everyone’s safety. Some of these people carry dangerous weapons, including screwdrivers, which they use to attack people when confronted. “We have patrol vehicles for our operations, so we are still working, but we are no longer stationed permanently in one location. By the time you visited, our personnel might…

…at Evekwu in Rumuodogu, along the East-West Road in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Eyewitnesses said the cattle were crossing the road when the speeding vehicle struck the herders and the animals, resulting in the death of about 11 cows on Thursday. “The occupants of the vehicle, said to be travelling in…

…was jointly signed by the group’s Leader, Rep. Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante (NDC-Rivers), Hon. Abubakar Yahaya Kusada (APC-Katsina) and Hon. Mansur Musa Jega (ADC-Kebbi). Describing the platform as a bipartisan coalition, the lawmakers said the Save Democracy Group was established to defend constitutional governance,…

…efforts to reposition innovation, science, technology and entrepreneurship as key drivers of sustainable economic development. He noted, “The Renewed Hope Agenda is no longer merely a policy framework; it is increasingly becoming a practical roadmap for unlocking Nigeria’s immense economic potential through innovation,…

…were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks typically worn by food delivery drivers. A motorcycle with a driver and pillion rider suddenly pulled up beside them and the driver pulled out a gun and shot Gastélum at point-blank range. A security official in Sinaloa confirmed Gastélum's death to Reuters and sa…

…and unrelated to the substance of the meeting. He also referred to remarks by former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, who said he appeared on television to defend his Christian faith against what he considered attacks by some presidential aides. Quoting what he described as an artificial intelligence-generated ex…

…is currently at the design stage. What will remain afterwards are the sections through Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States. “I also want to respond to some of the comments made by one of those who worked with the President when he was governor. I watched the interview of His Excellency Donald Duke. “He is a very brilliant…

…while some are accused of extorting motorists, especially commercial vehicle drivers. Roads frequently associated with the activities of KAROTA personnel include Maiduguri, Hadejia, Gwarzo, Zaria and Katsina roads, all of which link Kano with neighbouring states.

…recenclaim.t claim made by Wike that George's Abuja home was built using funds from the Rivers State government and challenged him to deny the Reacting to the claim, George said ''That young man needs to be immediately taken to the psychiatric hospital. My House in ABuja was bought with Rivers funds, how? This guy, is…

…were recovered following disruption of additional illegal refinery infrastructure in Rivers State under Operation Delta Sentinel Folorunsho said, “The latest operation, conducted within the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni axis of Rivers State, led to the discovery and deactivation of 2 illegal refining sites linked to ongoing crude…

…the Clutch Gear and Starter Motor at its Associated Gas Gathering (AGG) Plant in Obigbo, Rivers State. The company attributed the failure to the age of the equipment. Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the Abia State House of Assembly Committee on Power and Public Utilities, Aaron Uzodike, said the lawmakers were c…

…surrounded by seven towns: Oraukwu, Abatete, Nnobi, Ideani, Adazi Ani, Uke, and Nnokwa. Rivers in Alor are Mmili Ezigbo, Mmili Ọhọsha, Mmili Nwangene, Mmili Iyiogwgwu, Mmili Ideọhwọlọ, and Mmili Ọbịaja. They are named after the gods of the villages.Historically, Alorites were traders dealing in textile materials. Most…

…of the clutch gear and starter motor at its Associated Gas Gathering Plant in Obigbo, Rivers State, due to ageing equipment. Apologising to residents and businesses for the disruption, Nnaji urged the Federal Government to address gas supply challenges affecting the power sector, noting that about 73 per cent of Nigeri…

…This writer can attest that Airtel equally rolled out services in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun and Rivers State on January 19, 2023. At the moment, there are about 6.77m subscribers on the 5G networks of MTN, Mafab and Airtel, with network penetration restricted to only major business hubs, cities and state capitals. Without dou…

…also dismissed the FCT minister’s recent statement suggesting that the 2027 election in Rivers State is settled and that any party he supports will stroll to victory. Recall that Wike, in his monthly media chat held in Abuja on Tuesday, said Amaechi no longer has the political clout to win elections in Rivers State. Bu…

…election. Wike made the remarks during a media parley on Tuesday, August 4. The former Rivers State governor was asked to respond to the comments by Onaiyekan following a recent meeting between President Tinubu and members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). After the meeting, the cardinal said in an…

…on holiday. The agency advised parents and guardians to keep children away from rivers, culverts and other flood-prone areas, while also urging residents to avoid driving or walking through flooded roads and waterways. It further encouraged the public to clear blocked drainage channels, pay attention to weather forecas…

…at restoring discipline and order on Kano roads. Yusuf directed motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and pedestrians to strictly comply with traffic regulations, stressing that adherence to traffic lights is essential to safeguarding lives and property. He announced that his administration was set to repos…

…from being m0bbed after he was accused of involvement in suspected one-chance r0bbery in Rivers State A man narrowly escaped being m0bbed after he was accused of being involved in a suspected one-chance r0bbery operation in Rivers State. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended by a group of area boys after he…

…to Jacksonville State in May. The 7-foot center spent last season at California-Riverside after playing the previous two at South Florida. Adegboyega signed with Kennesaw State in 2022 out of Grand View Christian High School in Des Moines, Iowa, but never suited up for the Owls. He has played in 27 total games with fiv…

Despite being completed several months ago, the new Rivers State House of Assembly complex remains unoccupied, with lawmakers continuing to hold plenary and other legislative business at their residential quarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt. The reconstructed complex on Moscow Road, equipped with modern facilities…