Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Drama has intensified in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house on Friday as housemates moved from celebrating their Wager victory to fresh relationship drama, pranks and heated confrontations. The latest developments came on Day 26 of the “Show Ya Sef” season, with Team Chao Artic still celebrating its Wager victory while tensions quickly resurfaced […] TPCN…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Thursday declared open the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue in Abuja, marking the commencement of a three-day programme organised to commemorate International Youth Day 2026 under the National Youth Security and Peacebuilding Initiative. The programme, scheduled for…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Presidential and National Assembly candidates nationwide have been directed to immediately begin local consultations and engagements with their constituents and immediately roll out their campaigns. This is even as the party is set to inaugurate its various Campaign Committees ahead of next year’s general elections. NDC gave…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Renaissance Africa Energy Company has pledged support for efforts to position Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State as a major tourism and investment destination beyond its traditional oil and gas economy. The company’s Managing Director and CEO, Tony Attah, stated this at the Bonny Island Tourism and Investment Summit, tagged “Discover Bonny”. Attah said the…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that the Federal Government is investing in 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure to improve internet connectivity and digital access across Nigeria. Tijani said the project, which is expected to make significant progress before the end of the year, will…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Stakeholders have called for wider use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and assistive technologies to support children with dyslexia and improve their reading and writing abilities in Nigeria. They made the call on Wednesday in Lagos, stressing that technology could provide personalised support for children who struggle with reading, spelling and written…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Technology expert, Mr Nosike Nwigene, has said the implementation of the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) Software Quality Assurance Framework could help establish a stronger and globally competitive software-testing industry in Nigeria. Nwigene, a specialist in strategic communications and emerging technology policy, made the…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News President Bola Tinubu has commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for completing the 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway, describing the project as a major infrastructure investment that will boost economic growth and improve connectivity across the state. Vice President Kashim Shettima conveyed the President’s message on Thursday…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The bitter aftermath of Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been compounded by a historic milestone: for the first time in memory, not a single Super Falcons player has been named in the official tournament Best XI. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the official team of […] TPCN - Your #1…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News A Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officer identified as Joseph Ali has reportedly died after a locally fabricated rifle he was handling accidentally discharged and struck him in the left eye in Abuja. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. in Compensation Layout, Old Kutunku, while Ali was preparing to leave his residence for work. According to […] TPCN -…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Social media users have criticised a woman after she addressed billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu simply as “Tony” during a public gathering. In a video circulating online, the unnamed woman stood up to ask Elumelu a question after what appeared to be a presentation by the businessman. “Good morning Tony,” she began, prompting Elumelu to appear […] TPCN -…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, as the most worker-friendly governor in Nigeria, citing his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and pension reforms. PenCom made the commendation on Thursday when a delegation led by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Charles Emukowhate, visited the…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday with family and friends in Surrey, England. Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, became the world’s oldest living person in April 2025 following the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas at 116. Born three years before the […] TPCN -…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Akwa Ibom State has emerged as a key target for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, with former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi reportedly engaging stakeholders in the state. Amaechi, who is expected to serve as running mate to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, is said to be holding […] TPCN -…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has inaugurated its Degema Branch in Rivers State, with the Country Vice President, CVP Martins Eliana, charging members to uphold the organisation’s constitution and mandate while serving with empathy, passion and integrity. Eliana gave the charge on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during the…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has called for stronger collaboration between government and community stakeholders to support healthcare interventions and improve access to quality healthcare services across Rivers State. Agala made the call recently at the grand opening…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his claim that he would have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State governorship election “at all costs” if he had been engaged. Dalung said Wike should understand that political power ultimately […]…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a suspected illegal maternity facility in the Elelenwo area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged baby selling and trafficking. The operation was carried out jointly by NAPTIP and the Rivers State Ministry of Health following intelligence about a suspected…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Portugal defender Joao Cancelo has returned to Barcelona on a permanent three-year contract after mutually terminating his deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. The 32-year-old joined Al-Hilal from Manchester City in 2024 but spent last season on loan at Barcelona, helping the Catalan giants win the La Liga title. After agreeing to leave Al-Hilal, […]…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Tension is rising in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house on Thursday as housemates intensify preparations for their weekly Wager, with both teams accusing each other of disrupting their rehearsals. The housemates have been working to perfect their performances ahead of the Wager presentation, but competition between the teams has created fresh friction in…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Members of the Burumuke Sana Family and Peretoru-Gbene Federated Communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have protested against Renaissance African Energy Company Limited over alleged unlawful occupation of their land and failure to pay compensation. The protesters said the disputed 7,382.905-square-metre property hosts the Brass Creek…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has projected that the 2026 Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Project Incentives (Tax Remission) Executive Order could attract up to $50 billion in fresh investment and increase Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production by about one million barrels per day. President Bola Tinubu approved the executive…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, has joined members of Hart House, Owu-Ogbo, to celebrate the Fongu Mini Festival, a cultural event showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of the Ibani people of Bonny Kingdom. The festival brought together sons and daughters of Bonny Kingdom, friends,…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic investigation into the fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and other fictitious government agencies uncovered by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The directive was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Finance and…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Outspoken socialite and internet personality Bobrisky has launched a scathing attack on social media users following the viral arrest of popular luxury shopper Kaycee Luxury by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Kaycee Luxury was recently taken into custody by anti-narcotics operatives in connection with an alleged ₦39 billion cocaine…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved about N1.02 trillion for major road projects and healthcare infrastructure across the country. The approvals include N74.51 billion for the rehabilitation of the East-West Road section linking Port Harcourt’s Eleme Junction to the Onne Port Junction in Rivers State, as well as N302.30 billion for a new…
Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Federal Government says it spent N30.64 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025 to cushion the impact of economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, including the removal of petrol subsidy. According to the government, the reforms generated N15.8 trillion in additional resources for the Federation during the period. The figures were…