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Port Harcourt

January 4, 2025

Adewole assumes duty as 47th CP in Rivers

The new CP promised to prioritise tackling cultism and youth violence, combating oil theft and environmental crimes.

L-R-Newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Rivers CP Olugbenga Adewole and his predecessor AIG Mustapha Bala
December 28, 2024

Energy expert tasks NNPC on Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refineries’ functionality

He said the country would still be dependent on the Dangote Refinery until the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries start working optimally.

NNPCL
December 25, 2024

Transport Fares: Uyo to Abuja jumps from N24,000 to N34,500; Uyo to Benin, N15,000 to N22,500

“Schools will resume very soon, so every family needs to set priorities right. Life continues after Christmas, and the situation is critical,” said Ephraim Ini.

Akwa Ibom motor park
December 24, 2024

Xmas: Travellers lament high transportation costs in Rivers

For instance, GUO Transport charged N63,100 to travel from Port Harcourt to Abuja, while a trip to Lagos cost N57,100.

Motor park
December 20, 2024

Alleged notorious kidnap kingpin Nwile Bete nabbed in Rivers: Police

The police command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, a 30-year-old suspected kidnap kingpin, during an operation in Port Harcourt.

December 9, 2024

FG to establish national youth development bank

Mr Shettima said youth inclusion by Tinubu’s administration was not just a policy but a cornerstone of the administration’s vision for Nigeria.

Kashim Shettima
December 7, 2024

Demolition: Rivers govt gives Port Harcourt scavengers seven-day eviction notice

He condemned the act of proliferation of illegal dumpsites as well as shanties in business areas.

Heaps of refuse
November 30, 2024

NLC: FCT council workers to begin strike December 1

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council, has directed all workers in the six area councils to begin an indefinite strike from December 1

KANO NLC PROTESTERS
November 29, 2024

Amnesty International, activists condemn Nigerian Army’s arrest of journalist Fisayo Soyombo

He called the arrest “an attack on press freedom and an attempt to silence efforts to expose corruption.”

Fisayo Soyombo
November 28, 2024

FG hands over $3.02 billion Port Harcourt-Aba railway project to NRC

The federal government has handed over the completed 62-kilometre, 3

Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC)