9 h. ago Rivers Government, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against FGM, Gender

  The Rivers State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the state. The initiative, supported by UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is designed to mobilize communities and stakeholders towards the complete […] The post Rivers Government, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against FGM, Gender-Based Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Political activities hot up ahead Rivers’ August 30 council poll

…Wike’s pointman, Tony Okocha, rallies APC 23 LGA candidates Preparations for the conduct of the controversy-soaked Rivers State Local Government read more Political activities hot up ahead Rivers’ August 30 council poll

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21 h. ago RSIEC assures transparency in forthcoming Rivers’ council election

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) says it will uphold transparency, fairness and equity during the forthcoming local government read more RSIEC assures transparency in forthcoming Rivers’ council election

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3 d. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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3 d. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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4 d. ago Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned two new Cross River State–owned Cally Air aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for read more Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Commits To Making N3.56bn Baro Port Operational

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the commitment of the federal government to making the N3.56 billion worth Baro River Port in Niger State fully operational. Oyetola said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee yesterday to discuss stakeholders’ engagement with the challenges and prospects of the […]

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4 d. ago Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget

Tribune Online Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget Lawmakers said the supplementary budget was essential due to Governor Bassey Otu's focus on infrastructural development across the state's 18 local government areas. Cross River Assembly approves N642bn as 2025 supplementary budget Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, commissioned two new Cross River State-owned Cally Air’s aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for the read more Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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5 d. ago VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned a newly refurbished state-of-the-art library in Calabar, Cross River State. The library was refurbished by Governor Bassey Otu as part of efforts to improve the state’s educational infrastructure. Shettima also commissioned two new aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government at Margaret Ekpo International Airport […] The post VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft

Gov Otu targets three new aircrafts, international routes with Cally Air From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the 3rd and 4th aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government for its Cally Air fleet. The launch, which took place at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, had in attendance the State […] The post Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rivers indigenes ask court to stop conduct of council election

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to stop the scheduled August 30, local government election in Rivers State, by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas. A suit by some indigenes of the state comprising Fredrick Ededeh, Benita Samuel, Jane Madubuike, Boma Aggo and […] The post Rivers indigenes ask court to stop conduct of council election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Wike Confusing Us, Nobody Knows If He’s In APC, PDP Or Both” – Tonye Cole

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has decried persistent political confusion in the state. He also criticised what he sees as poor governance, warning that the situation is undermining stability and progress in Rivers State. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics  Cole lamented the “chaotic” state of politics in […] The post “Wike Confusing Us, Nobody Knows If He’s In APC, PDP Or Both” – Tonye Cole appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Fayemi denies Amaechi’s claim on ADC coalition, reaffirms loyalty to APC

Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed a claim attributed to former Minister of Transportation under the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, Rotimi Amaechi. The former Rivers State governor had said he and Fayemi founded the new ADC coalition. But a statement by the Head of the Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad […] The post Fayemi denies Amaechi’s claim on ADC coalition, reaffirms loyalty to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared that the state is witnessing an upward trajectory following weeks of strategic engagements with Cross Riverians in the Diaspora. Speaking to journalists at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, upon his return after attending a convention of Cross River Indigenes In the […] The post Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River

Tribune Online After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River A combined force of police officers, soldiers, and other security agents on Thursday raided an abandoned hospital in Iso-Bendeghe village, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, in a major operation following an attack on a police outpost by suspected hoodlums. After attack on Police outpost, security operatives raid abandoned hospital in Cross River Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Guns, Cartridges Recovered In Cross River Criminal Hideout Raid

The Cross River State Police Command has recovered five locally made guns and cartridges after raiding a criminal hideout in Iso-bendeghe community in the Boki local government area of the state. Police Commissioner of Cross River State, CP Rashid Bello Afegbua, disclosed this during a conversation with LEADERSHIP on Thursday in Calabar. The CP stated […]

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1 week ago Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues

Rivers indigenes from diverse walks of life, via a group known as Major Stakeholders, have penned an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, expressing reservations over the proposed conduct of local government elections in the state. Titled: “Rivers LG Election: A Serious Threat To Democracy And Repeated Violation Of The Constitution — Urgent Warning From […] The post Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: IPAC rejects August 30 LGs elections, coalition demands suspension of poll

From Tony John,  Port Harcourt The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has declared rejection of the August 30, 2025 Local Government Area elections announced by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). IPAC stated its rejection of the polls in a letter addressed to the Chairman of RSIEC signed by  Yusuf  Dantalle, national chairman […] The post Rivers: IPAC rejects August 30 LGs elections, coalition demands suspension of poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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