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RIVPA condemns killing of SP Bako, calls for thorough investigation
The Independent Newspaper Publishers Association of Rivers State (RIVPA), has condemned the killing of Ahoada East Divisional Police Officer, SP…
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Federal Government declares Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 27th September as Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulid celebration. Permanent Secretary…
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We’ll prosecute owners of 149 impounded vehicles, 100 Tricycles, motorcycles – FCTA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says owners of 149 impounded vehicles, 100 tricycles and motorcycles in the FCT will…
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Chief Emi Membere-Otaji Bags OMIS Maritime Icon of the Year award
As part of activities lined up to commemorate this year’s World Maritime Day on September 28, the Maritime & Offshore,…
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Bizarre Stories
Genital disappearance: Men walk with bitter kola, alligator pepper or hold their private organs tightly while walking on the street
Residents of Calabar the Cross River State capital have been gripped with anxiety and palpable fear over preponderance of claims…
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Crime
Rivers Police kicks as Rights activist accuses officers attached to Rivers Command SCID of extorting N80m from contractor
Claims made by Isreal Joe, a Human Rights Advocate based in Delta State, over an alleged extortion of over N80…
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A cry for help! Rivers Politician Seleipiri Harry in critical condition (Video: viewer’s discretion advised)
In a heart wrenching tone, Seleipiri Harry, a prominent politician from Degema Local Government Area in Rivers State, shared his…
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Phones & Gadgets
NCC changes fixed telephone lines numbering format to 10 digits, gives cut-over date for old lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has announced a new numbering format for fixed lines.The Commission said Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format…
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Ghana plans to achieve “100% universal energy access”, export electricity to Nigeria
Ghana is actively strategizing and implementing policies and initiatives to advance its power sector to achieve “100% universal energy access” and potentially…
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Business Inside
Central Bank of Nigeria unveils new online platform for MFB licensing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new online platform for the submission of microfinance bank (MFB) license…
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