Court Sentences Three to Death for Killing Pharmacist in Rivers
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for their involvement in the killing of a pharmacist in Khana Local Government Area of the state, Truth Live News International reports. The convicts Confidence Kirinee, popularly known as General Ilia, Precious Mona, and Soniabari Sagha were found guilty […]
Nigeria’s Lawmakers Launch Probe into $18bn Refinery Rehabilitation Spending
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into more than $18 billion reportedly spent on rehabilitating Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna over the past two decades, projects that have yet to deliver tangible results. The decision followed a motion raised during Thursday’s plenary by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, who expressed […]
JUST IN: NNPC Shuts-down Port Harcourt Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), effective May 24, 2025, for routine maintenance and a sustainability assessment. The one-month temporary decision, confirmed by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, aims to enhance the refinery’s performance and ensure safe operations. The facility, […]
Court Strikes Out Suit Against 27 Rivers Lawmakers
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out a suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) in Rivers State challenging the alleged defection of the suspended Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule and 26 others. Presiding judge, Emmanuel Obile, dismissed the […]
Court Bars Rivers Sole Administrator from Swearing In Service Commission Appointees
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has ordered the state government to suspend the planned inauguration of new members of the Rivers State Services Commission, pending the outcome of a legal case challenging their appointments. The court, presided over by Justice Frank Onyiri, issued the ruling on Monday, instructing the parties involved […]