Rivers: CAPPA Raises Alarm Over Bille Gas Explosion, Demands Probe

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By Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has raised the alarm over the risk of a major environmental and public safety disaster in Bille, an island community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following another gas-related explosion in the area. CAPPA urged the Rivers State Government and relevant regulatory authorities to urgently investigate the incident and address what it described as persistent gas bubbling and seepage in the community. The latest explosion occurred at about 8am on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at No. 18, Opu…

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Ohamadike Ndigbo: A Record That Speaks, A Return That Promises More – Part 1

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Photo: Senator Victor Umeh By Chiadikaobi Udeh When the history of representation in Anambra Central is written, the name Senator Victor Umeh, Ohamadike Ndigbo, will certainly have a place. For me, supporting Senator Victor Umeh is not about supporting a name or a political personality. It is about recognizing a record of representation that has touched lives, attracted projects, and given the people of Anambra Central a voice at the highest level of government. In the Senate, Ohamadike has consistently demonstrated that representation goes beyond making appearances. He has sponsored…

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2027 presidency: APM unveils campaign plans for Makinde

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  Photo: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (middle); receiving certificate of return and Flag as Allied People’s Movement (APM), Presidential Candidate from the party National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle (left) while the Organizing Secretary, Hon Bashiru Bala looks on, during the APM primary election collation/unveiling ceremony, held at Emeritus Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, Ibadan. By Mandy Park The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has rolled out its campaign strategy for the 2027 presidential election as the party begins efforts to build nationwide support for its candidate, Seyi Makinde. The party has…

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God Conscious Women Ministry Marks 6th Anniversary, Urges Couples to Strengthen Communication

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Photo: Pastor (Mrs) Tina Kanu, Founder/President GCWM By :  Mandy Park The God Conscious Women Ministry (GCWM) on Sunday, August 30, 2026, celebrated its sixth anniversary with a colourful gathering marked by praises to God, fanfare and reflections on the ministry’s journey over the past six years. The anniversary celebration, which attracted members of the ministry, family members, friends and well-wishers, also featured a marriage-focused programme aimed at helping couples build healthier and more enduring relationships. The theme of the 2026 anniversary was “One Voice, One Heart: Communication in Marriage.”…

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Governor Otu Revives The Chronicle Complex, Government Printing Press, Renames Complex Cross River Information Hub

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Governor Otu Revives at the occasion By Nakanda Iyadim and Daniel Bebia Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has commissioned the remodelled complex of the Cross River State Newspaper Corporation, publishers of The Nigerian Chronicle, now transformed into the Cross River Information Hub, alongside a newly installed Government Printing Press. The facility had remained shut for nearly six years following the #EndSARS crisis. It will be recalled that on October 23, 2020, hoodlums invaded the premises, set the entire Chronicle building ablaze, looted the State Emergency Management Agency,…

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BREAKING Tragedy as petroleum fumes kill over 10 persons in Rivers

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PHOTO   Oill spill Oil thieves are ‘sophisticated syndicates’, Navy reveals Tragedy struck Okari Jetty in the Okrika Local Council Area of Rivers State on Wednesday night when over 10 persons reportedly died after inhaling fumes from petroleum products while attempting to scoop fuel from the area. The victims were said to have gone to the jetty to collect petroleum products that had spilt into the water when they were allegedly overwhelmed by the fumes and choked to death. The Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Okrika Council, Igwe Godswill, who confirmed…

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2027: Esom Nwafor-Orizu Campaign Organisation Highlights Experience, Capacity for Inclusive Representation

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Photo: Princess Esom Nwafor-Orizu By: Mandy Park The campaign organisation backing Dame Princess Esom Nwafor-Orizu has said her experience, capacity and commitment to inclusive representation make her the preferred choice to represent the constituency at the National Assembly. The group, in a statement issued by its Media Directorate on Friday, said leadership required not only the willingness to serve but also the experience, capacity and courage to deliver on the mandate entrusted to an elected representative. According to the statement, Nwafor-Orizu stands out because of her understanding of development, business…

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Court Adjourns Soweto, Frank’s Trial to October 26 as Police Fail to Appear

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By Mandy Park The trial of human rights activists, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Comrade Dele Frank, suffered another setback on Monday, August 31, as the Yaba Magistrate Court adjourned proceedings to October 26 following the absence of the police prosecutor and state witnesses. The matter, which was slated for the commencement of hearing, could not proceed after the prosecution failed to appear before the court. Defence counsel, O.C. Olagunju, told Magistrate Mrs. I.O. Alaka that the failure of the police to appear indicated that the prosecution was not ready…

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Obi celebrates 65th birthday sponsors free surgeries for 65 children

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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi with a child BY MANDY PARK Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, marked his 65th birthday by sponsoring free surgeries for 65 children in Lagos. The initiative, held at Mother Mary Hospital, Isolo, culminated in a follow-up clinic and appreciation programme where parents expressed gratitude over the improvement in their children’s health. Obi disclosed the development in a message shared on his X account, saying he was grateful to God for the successful completion of the…

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Governor Otu Engages Bank of Industry on €85m EIB Fund For Cocoa Value Chain Development

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Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By: Mandy Park The Office of the Special Adviser (SA) on Cocoa Produce, Cross River State, has held a strategic engagement with the Bank of Industry (BOI) at its headquarters in Abuja to explore opportunities for Cross River State cocoa farmers under the European Investment Bank (EIB) €85 Million Facility. The meeting focused on collaboration pathways to ensure that Cross River farmers, cooperatives, and agro-processors benefit from the facility aimed at expanding cocoa production, boosting local processing, and ensuring EUDR compliance for access to global markets.…

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