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Okafor: Nigeria to Become Africa's Golf Destination

Chief Ikenna Okafor reveals ambitious plan to transform Nigeria into Africa's golf tourism hub through CIO Golf Classic expansion and $1 million prize target. Discover how golf can boost Nigeria's economy.

UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Killing Girlfriend

Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.

China Supports Nigeria's Port Modernisation Drive

China pledges technical support for Nigeria's port automation, offering expertise from 52 automated ports. Partnership includes maritime training and digital infrastructure development.

Rivers Police Deny False Herdsmen Attack Claims

Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.

Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States

My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.

China Backs Nigeria's Push for Digital Ports

China offers technical support to modernize Nigeria's seaports, including automation and digital systems. Partnership aims to boost trade efficiency and maritime security.

Golf Tournament CIO Classic to Spur Nigeria Tourism

Chief Ikenna Okafor reveals plans to grow the CIO Golf Classics into a major tourism driver for Nigeria, with prize money increasing to N100 million. Discover how golf can transform the economy.

Nigeria loses $18bn yearly to procurement fraud

SGF George Akume reveals Nigeria loses $18 billion annually to procurement corruption. New training program aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in public spending.

Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH

Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.

PINL uses town criers to fight pipeline vandalism

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited deploys local town criers to enhance security on the Trans Niger Pipeline. Vandalism attempts have dropped by 87% since 2022. Read more on this community-driven success.

Police foil vessel attack in Lagos, arrest 7 suspects

Port Authority Police in Lagos arrested seven suspects attempting to board a Liberian-flagged vessel using a bamboo pole with a steel hook. The marine unit intercepted them during a routine patrol near PTML terminal.

15 Petitions Flood Rivers Human Rights Tribunal

Over 15 petitions presented at the People’s Tribunal in Port Harcourt expose human rights abuses and environmental injustice in Rivers State. Victims seek justice where conventional systems have failed.

Afghanistan Diversifies Trade Amid Pakistan Dispute

Afghanistan is urgently seeking new trade partners after a border clash with Pakistan. The Taliban government is turning to Iran and Central Asia as $100 million in losses hit traders. Discover the economic fallout.

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