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RSG Pledges Stronger Primary Healthcare, Signals Alignment With Federal Reforms
Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare, improving health outcomes, and ensuring sustainable financing across the sector. The State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, gave the assurance during an oversight visit by…
Metro
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IAUE Secures NUC Verification For 21 Academic Programmes, Strengthens Academic Standards
The National Universities Commission has verified 21 academic programmes at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, marking a significant boost to the institution’s academic credibility and programme quality. The verified programmes cut across education, sciences, arts, and social…
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Tinubu Assents To 2026 Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31,…
Metro
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IAUE Promotes 35 To Professorial Rank, 41 To Readers
…Announces May 8 – 9 For 44 Convocation Ceremony Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May, 2026 has been approved by the Executive Governor of Rivers State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS…
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Stop The Strangulation Of Free Speech – NUJ
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) views with grave concern and utter disappointment the recent “formal notice” issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on April 17, 2026. This directive, which threatens broadcasters with “strict and uncompromised…
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Tinubu Extends 2025 Budget Implementation To June 2026
By Hopejane Uzor President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, officially setting in motion Nigeria’s largest budget to date. The budget, which took effect from April 1, outlines an aggregate expenditure…
Politics
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ADC Under Siege: How APC Interference, Ambition, And Attacks Threaten Peter Obi’s 2027 BID
By Polycarp Nwaeke External manipulation and interference, especially by the All Progressives Congress (APC), are weighing heavily on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 Presidential election. Internal squabbles within the ADC have also weakened…
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Electrical Dealers, Rivers Govt Hold Talks On Relocation Plan
By Hopejane Uzor The Rivers State Government has intensified efforts to relocate electrical dealers operating on Okija Street, Port Harcourt, as part of its urban renewal drive. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Amairigha…
