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Port Harcourt

February 19, 2026

Rivers: Senator Barinada Mpigi dies at 64

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Barinada Mpigi, has died.

Barinada Mpigi
February 17, 2026

Government begged to give magistrates vehicles, better salaries amid judicial corruption

“Rent allowances owed to some magistrates have remained unpaid for several years, compounding their hardship,” stated Mr Onah.

South South Governors
February 14, 2026

Group raises alarm over rising drug abuse among youths

Ms Lina cautioned that shielding drug traffickers weakens the collective fight against the menace.

Youths smoking
February 13, 2026

Defence chief tells Delta Safe troops to be professional

“Our operations must be guided by professionalism, discipline and integrity. The assets you protect are central to national stability and economic growth,” Mr Oluyede said.

Olufemi Oluyede
February 11, 2026

Port Harcourt-bound Arik aircraft forced to land in Benin amid safety concerns

Arik Air has confirmed its aircraft from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine.

Arik Air
February 11, 2026

Delta: Governor Oborevwori assures NYSC members of safety

Mr Oborevwori gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 Orientation Course.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori [Photo: Facebook Sheriff]
February 11, 2026

Akwa Ibom govt reviving marine infrastructure to grow blue economy: Gov Eno

Governor Umo Eno says his administration is reviving maritime infrastructure in the state to grow the blue economy.

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
February 10, 2026

Tinubu’s second intervention in Rivers’ political crisis will be last, says Wike

Mr Wike said he had directed the lawmakers to do the needful and obey the president, saying, “I know they will not hesitate.”

Wike inaugurating project Credit: Punch
February 10, 2026

NDLEA mourns officer, arrests suspects in Bonny Island raid

NDLEA said a stash of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol, was recovered.

NDLEA
February 7, 2026

Rivers battle-ready for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027; we don’t need gov to mobilise: Wike

Mr Wike maintained that Rivers’ commitment to the reelection of Mr Tinubu for a second term was genuine and not lip service or media propaganda.

wike and Tinubu