capital of Rivers State, Nigeria
Blackout: Collapse grid fully restored – TCN: The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating ...
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P/Harcourt Refinery to begin operation before year-end – Senate committee: The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee to Investigate the Turnaround Maintenance of ...
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Minister tests electronic gates at Abuja airport
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, led a test run of the newly installed electronic ... Show more punchng.com/minister-tests-electronic-gates-at-abuja-airport/
NNPC, First E&P achieve 20,000bpd production at OML 85: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its joint venture partner in Oil Mining Lease 85 ...
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Maiden Rivers marathon to showcase state’s beauty, says Idah: Organisers of the first Rivers State International Marathon say the state is extending its ...
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All about Spotify’s Daylist-inspired ‘Sip and Paint’ Lagos event (PHOTOS): The event was organised to commemorate the launch of Spotify’s Daylist to Nigerian ...
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Veteran journalist, Rotimi Sankore is dead: Veteran journalist and development data expert, Rotimi Sankore, is dead.
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Kidnapped Channels TV reporter regains freedom: The Channels TV reporter was reportedly seized by the abductors in Port Harcourt around 9:00 p.m ...
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Junior Pope: Rivers to honour late Nollywood actor, Precious: Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the state chapter of the Actors Guild of ...
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Rivers approves N6.7bn for road project: The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the sum of N6.7 billion for the reconstruction of the 5-kilometer-long ...
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Finidi eyes Enyimba’s NPFL ‘La Decima’: Enyimba head coach, Finidi George, is growing in confidence about his team’s chances of retaining the Nigeria Premier ...
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MTN CHAMPS announces Jos, Calabar as new venues: The events were initially billed to be held in Kaduna and Port Harcourt respectively, but the locations have ...
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Nwabali set for Chippa exit: Clubs have been handed a major boost ahead of the summer transfer window after a South African publication, Soccer Luduma,
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Rivers nurses protest new certificate verification guidelines: Rivers State nurses on Tuesday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, protesting against the ...
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Athletes intensify preparations ahead of Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games in Abuja
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Dealers demand N850/litre diesel as Dangote, marketers meet: The PUNCH had reported on April 3, 2024, that the $20bn refinery started pumping out diesel to the ...
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In support of full private sector-led economy: PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu should walk his talk that the Nigerian economy can only grow when the private sector is in ...
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Bad weather behind flight cancellation in P’Harcourt airport –: Arik Air has clarified that the incident that resulted in stranded passengers at Port Harcourt ...
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Rand Merchant Bank facilitates Indorama fertilizer’s $1bn deal: Rand Merchant Bank played a key role in the $1.25bn financing package for Indorama Eleme ...
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Rotimi Sankore: Portrait of a fine journalist and social development enthusiast: Some of Mr Sankore's previous journalism, development and rights works had ...
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NPFL: Rangers secure top spot with nail-biting Oriental derby victory: The Flying Antelopes stormed to an early lead through Saviour Isaac, but the visitors ...
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Why there’s blackout in Akwa Ibom – PHED: This is the second time in less than two months the state is experiencing a power outage that has lasted for over 24 ...
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Methane, major contributor to heat wave, premature deaths, says AfriTAL - Healthwise
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UNIPORT ex-VC advocates end to inequality, poverty: Emeritus Professor of History and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof ...
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I’m keen on making impact through radio – Kofi Bartels: An award-winning broadcast journalist and communications professional, Kofi Bartels ...
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AfDB, Indorama seal deal to boost fertiliser production: The African Development Bank has signed a $75m loan agreement with Nigeria’s Indorama Eleme Fertiliser ...
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Without Obvious Rail Construction History, Lagos Ex-Speaker’s Company About to Get Multi-Billion Naira Port Harcourt-Abuja Standard Gauge Rail Contract
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Quick Glance: Unusual Rail Contract Award to Lagos Ex-Speaker's Company
- A British private company owned by Adeyemi Sabitun Ikuforiji and with no rail construction experience is close to finalizing a rail construction contract with the federal government.
- On March 13, Transportation Minister Said Ahmed Alkali signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the company for the construction of the Port-Harcourt–Enugu–Calabar–Abuja Standard Gauge Rail Line.
- The company, with Ikuforiji and others as directors, has no proven project handling experience in Nigeria or the UK.
- Ikuforiji and his former aide are facing charges of conspiracy and money laundering by the EFCC, with the trial undergoing multiple court proceedings and currently ongoing.
Man arrested for defiling underage boy in Rivers: Members of a local vigilante group in the Okujagu community in Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State ...
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African Development Bank signs $75 million loan agreement to boost Indorama’s fertiliser export
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More people now willing to travel post-pandemic – Hassenstab: Fares are done in terms of demand because of people who had been locked down during the pandemic ...
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5G adoption sluggish as connections hit 1.11% in January: This is partly attributed to the ongoing significance of older mobile technologies ...
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PH refinery: Marketers eye fuel price reduction, ready to load: The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Major Energy Marketers ...
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Heroism: What musicians, athletes, Herbert Wigwe death can teach us: Wigwe was born in Nigeria but studied in London and Wales. He was the CEO of Access Bank.
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Angola to establish visa, investment centre in Nigeria : The Embassy of Angola in Nigeria is set to inaugurate its visa and investment centre to ease travelling ...
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Flights disrupted as P’Harcourt airport host communities protest blackout, neglect
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VIDEO: ' EFCC traced N9.5 billion suspected to be bribes from smugglers, to Mr Kolade, He has refunded N50 million
WATCH HERE : ln.run/u1wTG
Police nab suspected cultist, recover arms in Rivers: The Rivers State Police Command says its officers have arrested a notorious cultist involved in a series of ...
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After-sale support helps firms in distressed economy – Ajayi: Mr Boye Ajayi is managing director of Toyota By CFAO, a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation.
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Terminal operator inaugurates freight station at Onne Port: West Africa Container Terminal, owned by APM Terminals, has unveiled a new container freight station ...
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VC warns against social vices as Rivers varsity matriculates 9,035: Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, in Port Harcourt, Prof ...
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Mr Kayode Kolade, the Comptroller Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Port Harcourt, recieved over 79% of the total sum of N12 billion. However ... Show more tinyurl.com/22dez3st
Implement minimum wage payment now, PENGASSAN tells S’West govs: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has called on South-West ...
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SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Ezenachukwu Started Creating Shoes in Her Room. She’s Now an International Brand
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Rivers court remands man for attempted murder: A Magistrate Court sitting in Rivers State has remanded one Saviour Robert in the Port Harcourt Correctional ...
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Rivers teenager arrested for alleged defilement of 11-year-old schoolmate: The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested a 16-year-old boy who allegedly ...
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2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: Semi-finalists emerge in football event: Both semi-finals will take place on Saturday at the Shell Residential Area ...
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CAF Cup: Nigerian contenders, Rivers draw holders, USM Alger: Rivers United of Nigeria were paired with title-holders, USM Alger of Algeria ...
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Quack bakeries, water factories sealed by NAFDAC in Rivers - Healthwise: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down 10 ...
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Activists urge Nigeria to delay Shell's $2.4 billion sale of assets in deeply polluted Niger Delta | Africanews
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Blackout: FG threatens to revoke DisCos licences: The Federal Government, on Wednesday, declared that it would withdraw the operating licences of power ...
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NPFL Roundup: Sunshine Stars conquer Plateau United as Pillars shine in Port Harcourt
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Rivers graduate buried as father insists on justice: Tears flowed freely on Saturday when the remains of Rebekah Sekidika, a first class graduate of Microbiology ...
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SSANU/NASU: Saving varsities from strikes: the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and ...
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Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games enter quarterfinal stage: Defending champions of the football event of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games ...
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P’Harcourt refinery must start production before end of March – TUCpunchng.com/pharcourt-refinery-must-start-production-before-end-of-march-tuc/
Go after coup mongers, FG instructs DIA: Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency to go after those ...
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EFCC arraigns man for ‘selling’ naira notes: EFCC accuses of indulging in illegal acquisition of bank notes and carrying out banking services without an ...
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FG laments blackout despite 65% subsidy, warns Discos: Power distributors that reject electricity allocated to them by the Transmission Company of Nigeria shall ...
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No to military coup: THE reported calls for a military coup in Nigeria due to economic hardship are highly disturbing and potentially destabilising.
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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United record first away win: After this away win, the next focus for Rivers United is to defeat group toppers Dream FC when they ...
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FG, AFDB open discussion on coastal highway funding: The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has opened a discussion with the AFDB on possible funding for the ...
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P’Harcourt refinery to produce 2m litres of fuel daily – Minister: The Federal Government on Thursday said the Port-Harcourt Refinery would begin operations by ...
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Mambilla Power Project: How Sunrise Power Chairman ‘Attempted to Bribe Ministers With Women’
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Military vows to go after advocates of coup: The Chief of Defence Staff said those calling for coup d’etat are enemies of Nigeria, saying the law will catch up ...
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Court to hear suit demanding pro-Wike lawmakers’ sacking: The 27 lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, are loyal to immediate-past Rivers State ...
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Police begin probe as Rivers woman attempts selling son: The Rivers State Police Command has said it is investigating an alleged attempt by a woman to sell her ...
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Finidi Reveals Super Eagles Target Against Ghana And Mali: Coach Finidi George has told thenff.com that the principal objective of African vice champions Nigeria ...
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NOGIG: Champions NNPC in bright start: The preliminaries of the football event of the 19th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games 2024 kicked off on Monday at the ...
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NSITF remodeling along Tinubu’s eight-point agenda- MD: She spoke at the maiden edition of the Fund’s Central Management Performance Review meeting in Abuja.
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Rivers to immortalise Wigwe as Fubara pays tribute: Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that the state would immortalise the late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe ...
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FG eyes 10,000 jobs from offshore waste management deal: NIMASA has said at least 10,000 jobs will be created following an offshore waste management agreement ...
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Customs seized N5.5bn contrabands in 2023- Spokesperson: The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operation Unit Zone C, Owerri said it seized various contrabands ...
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Discos reject 1,769MW of electricity amid widespread blackout: Nigeria has 11 power distribution companies and they include Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ibadan ...
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Defence Academy attack mastermind killed, military warns against coup: The CDS, who spoke to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday ...
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Nigeria won’t stop oil exploration, FG tells Western nations: The Federal Government, on Tuesday, declared to Western nations in Europe and America that Nigeria ...
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AI will create more jobs, says ex-UNIPORT registrar: The language of the registry staff cannot be given by the AI as we know it. We know that AI tries to bring ...
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South-West Zone demands reforms in Nigerian archery: The communiqué released following the meeting outlined a series of grievances and demanded urgent action to ...
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