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Rivers to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery – Commissioner

Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Ure, has reaffirmed the state government’s readiness in bridging existing gaps in the…

Explosion kills 2 inmates, NCoS confirms staff injured

……..in A’Ibom  IThe Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Command in Akwa Ibom, has confirmed the death of two persons who were…

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat, shuts illegal refineries

……..in Delta, Rivers The Nigerian Navy has rescued 11 passengers from a sinking speedboat and deactivated several illegal refining sites…

CBN denies disbursement of $1.259 to oil sector

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has noted some misreporting that falsely implies the Bank disbursed US$1.259 billion to major…

Kidnap attempt on 12-year-old girl foiled, one killed

The Police Command in Edo State says it has rescued kidnapped victims in two separate operations, killed one suspect, and…

AAYG hails confirmation of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The Amalgamated Arewa Youths Group (AAYG), has commended President Bola Tinubu for the nomination and subsequent confirmation of Prof. Joash…

New tax law to benefit masses more – CITN President

The President, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Mr Innocent Ohagwa, says the new tax reform will rather benefit…

Farmers solicit FG’s support to boost productivity

Rivers State Organising Secretary, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Chua Abbey, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate…

Gov Diri, Bayelsa exco, assembly members quit PDP for APC

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Diri made this…

Army kills scores of terrorists, arrests 53 nationwide

The Nigerian Army has sustained nationwide onslaught against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, neutralising four terrorists and apprehending 53…