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Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]
by Ayodele Ibiyemi I was privileged to have attended a Federal Government College for my secondary education. In the school, I met people from other tribes, fellow Nigerians whose names…
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Etisalat employees coach students on career prospects [PHOTOS]
To help today's young generation make quality career choices, Etisalat Nigeria held a Career Counselling session for some secondary school students in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The career-focused…
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Navy repel sea robbers in gun duel
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have successfully repelled attack by suspected sea robbers on Marine Tanker (MT) HANZE KOCHI enrouted Lagos from Port Harcourt. This is contained in a statement…
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Nigeria Fashion and Style Awards unveils 2016 nomination list
Nigerian Fashion and Style Awards formerly known as Gardencity Fashion Awards releases Nomination List for 2016 edition With over 4000 nominations sent in since the launch, NFSA, an annual event…
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Port Harcourt lawyer, Atsuete murdered in his home
Unknown gunmen on Sunday murdered a popular Port Harcourt-based lawyer, Ken Atsuete at his residence. According to reports, the gunmen stormed Atsuete’s residence at about 8pm and shot him several…
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The Explainer: How the PDP convention in Port-Harcourt eventually collapsed – and why
Since a remarkable reversal in the 2015 elections, the PDP are so far proving ill-suited to being in the opposition. In the aftermath of that defeat, Adamu Mu’azu, the former…
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Gov. Fayose says he was placed under ‘house arrest’ in Port Harcourt yesterday
Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, claims he was placed under 'house arrest' at the Old Presidential Lodge, Rivers state, by security agents hence preventing him from attending the Peoples Democratic…
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EFCC arraigns 5 oil thieves in Rivers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, 27 July, 2016 arraigned five suspected oil thieves: Sokari Iminabo; Segun Olagunju; Uche Emmaneul, Obinna Ezinne and Tiny Patience before Justice…
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This is when PDP national convention will hold
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed August 17 as the date for its national convention in the city of Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The decision was taken…
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Opinion: In Rivers state, the misery is now complete
by Chris Finebone When a governor decides to use expected dividend earnings of his State as collateral security for borrowing as in the case of the N9b Zenith Bank loan secured…
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Gunmen in military uniform waylay, murder APC chieftain
Former Councillor of Ward 1, in the Abua/Odua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Allain John-Morrison was beheaded by gunmen clad in military uniforms on Tuesday. The APC chieftain was murdered…
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Interview: Why a PhD student took to the streets in Port Harcourt to look for a job
What could motivate a PhD student to carry a placard asking for a job? Systemic frustration and desperation, says 26 year old Ibubeleye MacDonald, who has a Bachelors Degree in…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The sack of Sheriff, a breath of fresh air for PDP
The sack of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came to me as a very big relief. The sack was…
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A young woman in Lekki and a young woman in Port Harcourt went to the streets to look for jobs – one has a PhD
With the level of unemployment growing each day, young Nigerians are taking matters into their own hands, literally, and searching for jobs in the most innovative way, especially this young…
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‘There are no factions in PDP’ -Ekweremadu is living on another planet
Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu today denied that the PDP has two different factions. This was contained in a statement…
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‘Sheriff was betrayed in Port Harcourt’
Despite being sacked as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu-Sheriff still insists that he remains the national chairman of the party. According to Premium Times,…
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4 possible outcomes of PDP’s national convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to kick off its national convention today at Port Harcourt, the River state capital. The party is expected to elect new officials at…
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PDP convention in Port Harcourt to be called off?
Despite confident declarations from Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention would hold, new reports filtering out suggest that the convention might be…
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According to Ali Modu Sheriff, APC is not ‘owned by Nigerians’
The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, on Friday, inadvertently questioned the legitimacy of the All Progressives Congress and other political parties in Nigeria. According…
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Protest turns bloody in University of Port Harcourt (VIEWER DISCRETION)
A peaceful demonstration by students from the University of Port Harcourt against the hike in the University's fees and other levies had reportedly turned fatal. According to reports, a student…
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Why NNPC shut down Kaduna, Port Harcourt refineries
by Emeka Nwankwo The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, on Wednesday, announced that it had shut down the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries, due to challenges incurred from the recent attacks…
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Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria
Customers on Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications network, Etisalat, have a cause to be excited as Etisalat opened six Experience Centres around the country in order to bring products and…
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Do you remember Daniel Wilson? Your answer is the reason for this rant
We guess your response to the question above is most likely 'No'. So Daniel Wilson is pretty apt in the frustrations he poured out on his brithday, via his Facebook page. A…
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Supreme Court may save Governor Wike today… or not
At the moment, the fate of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers state, rests solely on the Supreme Court. The apex court is on Tuesday, expected to deliver a judgment on the…
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BREAKING: Former Bayelsa governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead
Former Bayelsa state Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead, a report by Leadership affirms. Alamieyeseigha reportedly died at a private hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former governor had reportedly suffered a…
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“Flat shoes ain’t my portion” | One fall can’t stop Denrele
Last week, Denrele was on stage, doing the same thing he's been doing for years- so everything should ordinarily go the usual way- but this time around it didn't- he…
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Explosion rocks Port Harcourt, many killed
There has been a gas explosion in the Eliozu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Several people have been reported dead from the explosion. A cylinder was said to have exploded…
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Goodluck Jonathan spotted at Port Harcourt airport, en route Abuja (PHOTOS)
Clad in his trademark South-South outfit, former President, Goodluck Jonathan, was spotted on Wednesday, at the Port Harcourt International airport. Jonathan, was said to have been on his way to…
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Lagos has the 3rd most millionaires in Africa
A recently released report by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth has named Lagos as the city with the third most millionaires in Africa What city is #1? Well,…
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Amaechi arrives in Port Harcourt today (PHOTOS)
Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi landed in Port Harcourt this morning with glamour and style. He was warmly received by friends and associates who defied the rain to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy