# societal issues (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover societal issues. Page: Feed: --- ## [Atlético Madrid Cruise to a 3-1 Win Over Sevilla](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/30/atletico-madrid-cruise-to-a-3-1-win-over-sevilla/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Atlético Madrid produced a dominant display to beat Sevilla 3-1 at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, ending the hosts’ perfect start to the LaLiga season. Atlético took control from the outset and opened the scoring inside four minutes. Lee Kang-in slipped Álex Baena through, and the midfielder calmly finished from a tight angle to put the \[…\] TPCN - Your… ## [Oyarzabal Inspires Real Sociedad to 2-1 Win Over Espanyol](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/30/oyarzabal-inspires-real-sociedad-to-2-1-win-over-espanyol/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Mikel Oyarzabal provided two assists as Real Sociedad secured a 2-1 victory over Espanyol at the Reale Arena, ending their long wait for a home league win and earning their first points of the LaLiga season. Sociedad started brightly and opened the scoring inside four minutes. Oyarzabal capitalised on a poor Espanyol turnover before setting \[…\] TPCN - Your… ## [Brugué Brace Fires Levante to Thrilling 5-2 Win Over Real Betis](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/30/brugue-brace-fires-levante-to-thrilling-5-2-win-over-real-betis/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Roger Brugué scored twice in the second half as Levante secured their first LaLiga victory of the 2026/27 season with an entertaining 5-2 home win over Real Betis, ending the visitors’ perfect start to the campaign. Fresh from their victory over Valencia, Betis thought they had taken an early lead when Troy Parrott marked his \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot for… ## [Juventus Beat Parma 2-0 to Maintain Perfect Serie A Start](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/30/juventus-beat-parma-2-0-to-maintain-perfect-serie-a-start/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Juventus secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Parma to maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season. The Bianconeri have now won their opening two league matches without conceding for a third consecutive campaign. Looking to continue their reputation as fast starters, Juventus dominated possession early on against a Parma side eager to recover \[…\]… ## [Berardi Strikes Late as Sassuolo Beat Torino 2-1](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/berardi-strikes-late-as-sassuolo-beat-torino-2-1/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Sassuolo secured their first Serie A victory of the season with a late 2-1 home win over Torino, ending a run of six league meetings without a victory against Il Toro. After suffering defeat at Atalanta on the opening weekend, Alberto Aquilani’s side looked far sharper on home soil and almost took the lead inside \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot for breaking news... ## [Udinese Edge Monza 3-2 to Extend Hosts’ Poor Home Run](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/udinese-edge-monza-3-2-to-extend-hosts-poor-home-run/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Monza’s struggles at home continued as they suffered a 3-2 defeat to a clinical Udinese side at the Stadio Brianteo, extending their run to just one win in their last 24 Serie A home matches. The hosts dominated the early stages but struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Manga Foe Ondoa forcing Maduka Okoye into \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot for breaking… ## [Finnish club FC Inter Turku Signs Former Eagles Captain Daniel Bameyi](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/finnish-club-fc-inter-turku-signs-former-eagles-captain-daniel-bameyi/) _2026-08-29 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Former Nigeria U-20 nationwide group captain Daniel Bameyi has officially completed a transfer to Finnish club FC Inter Turku. The 20-year-old defender joins the Scandinavian outfit from Slovenian PrvaLiga side ND Primorje, where he spent the first half of the European season after leaving Nigerian grassroots side Yum-Yum FC in September 2025. FC Inter… ## [Dortmund Extend Winning Run with 2-0 Victory Over Hamburg](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/dortmund-extend-winning-run-with-2-0-victory-over-hamburg/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Borussia Dortmund began their Bundesliga campaign with a 2-0 victory over Hamburger SV, extending their remarkable run of winning every league opener for the past 12 seasons. The result also stretched Dortmund’s unbeaten head-to-head run against Hamburg to eight matches. Niko Kovač handed starting roles to his two new Greek signings alongside Serhou… ## [Demichelis Starts with Victory as Leipzig Beat Gladbach](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/demichelis-starts-with-victory-as-leipzig-beat-gladbach-2/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Martín Demichelis began his reign as RB Leipzig head coach with a 1-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, extending the Red Bulls’ impressive run to six consecutive Bundesliga home wins. Gladbach arrived in Leipzig without a victory in their previous 11 Bundesliga away matches, but they started positively and enjoyed plenty of possession. Their best… ## [Frosinone Shock Fiorentina 3-0 as La Viola Fall to Bottom](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/frosinone-shock-fiorentina-3-0-as-la-viola-fall-to-bottom/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Fiorentina’s nine-match unbeaten run at the Stadio Artemio Franchi came to a stunning end as newly promoted Frosinone secured a shock 3-0 victory in Serie A, leaving La Viola bottom of the table without a goal after two matches. With Fiorentina celebrating their 100th anniversary, Frosinone threatened to spoil the occasion from the outset. Giorgi \[…\] TPCN -… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IPhPRox4UZ44) _2026-08-29 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. 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They made the call at the 2026 Preterm Summit organised by the Early Births Awareness and Support Foundation (EBAS) in PortHarcourt, \[…\]… ## [Elanga Leads Newcastle to 2-0 Win Over Spurs](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/elanga-leads-newcastle-to-2-0-win-over-spurs/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Anthony Elanga scored the opener as Newcastle United secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, leaving Spurs without a point or a goal after their opening two matches. The result also marked Newcastle’s 14th away win against Tottenham, more than they have recorded against any other opponent. Elanga had made an immediate impact \[…\] TPCN -… ## [Skarke Rescues Union Berlin in 3-3 Frankfurt Thriller](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/skarke-rescues-union-berlin-in-3-3-frankfurt-thriller/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Tim Skarke scored a dramatic 92nd-minute equaliser as Union Berlin fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Eintracht Frankfurt, extending Eintracht’s winless run in the head-to-head fixture to six matches. Union Berlin made the perfect start when Marin Ljubičić’s effort took a deflection and went behind for a corner. Josip Juranović delivered \[…\]… ## [Tarkowski Strikes Late to Rescue Everton in Thrilling Bournemouth Draw](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/tarkowski-strikes-late-to-rescue-everton-in-thrilling-bournemouth-draw/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News James Tarkowski scored a dramatic 91st-minute equaliser as Everton fought back to secure a 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth, denying Marco Rose a first Premier League victory as Cherries boss. Having opened the campaign with two consecutive wins, Everton started on the front foot and came close to taking an early lead. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s inswinging \[…\] TPCN… ## [Liam Millar Strikes Late as Hull City Maintain Perfect Premier League Start](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/liam-millar-strikes-late-as-hull-city-maintain-perfect-premier-league-start/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Hull City edged Coventry City in a clash between two newly promoted sides in the West Midlands, with Liam Millar striking late to prevent a third successive goalless draw between the teams. Despite finishing 22 points behind Coventry in the Championship last season, the Tigers have made the stronger start to life in the Premier \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot for… ## [Mainz 05 Frustrated as Paderborn Secure Goalless Draw](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/mainz-05-frustrated-as-paderborn-secure-goalless-draw/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Mainz 05 and SC Paderborn played out the Bundesliga’s first goalless draw of the season following a largely underwhelming encounter at the MEWA Arena. Having ended the 2025/26 campaign strongly, Mainz started brightly and almost took an early lead when Lee Jae-sung’s effort narrowly missed the target. The South Korean international went close again midway… ## [FC Koln Fight Back Twice to Beat Hoffenheim 3-2](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/fc-koln-fight-back-twice-to-beat-hoffenheim-3-2/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News FC Koln produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Hoffenheim 3-2 in their Bundesliga opener at the RheinEnergieStadion, earning just their second league victory in their last 15 matches stretching back to last season. Hoffenheim started brightly and took the lead before the half-hour mark when debutant Adam Daghim fired past Marvin Schwäbe after being set \[…\]… ## [EJA Demands Prosecution of Police Officer Over Killing of 22-Year-Old Graduate](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/eja-demands-prosecution-of-police-officer-over-killing-of-22-year-old-graduate/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Emohua Local Government Area Journalists Association Worldwide (EJA) has condemned the killing of 22-year-old Anthony Eruchi Obodo, a fresh graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, and called for the prosecution of the police officers allegedly involved in the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its Chairman, Comrade Kennedy… ## [Elversberg Stun Leverkusen 3-2 in Historic Bundesliga Debut](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/elversberg-stun-leverkusen-3-2-in-historic-bundesliga-debut/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Elversberg made history stunningly on their Bundesliga debut, defeating 2023/24 champions Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 at the Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde. The hosts took control early, with Lukas Petkov scoring Elversberg’s first-ever Bundesliga goal in the eighth minute after Edmond Tapsoba was dispossessed inside his own box. Less than a minute later, Cole… ## [Liverpool Held to 2-2 Draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/liverpool-held-to-2-2-draw-by-nottingham-forest-at-anfield/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Liverpool’s difficult start to the Premier League season continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, extending their winless run in the competition to six matches. Both sides entered the encounter looking for their first league victory of the new season after disappointing results on the opening weekend. Liverpool \[…\] TPCN -… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S3DRtBdPZ6Cf) _2026-08-29 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [KAGOTE President Pledges N20m to Ken-Poly, Rewards First-Class Ogoni Graduates](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/29/kagote-president-pledges-n20m-to-ken-poly-rewards-first-class-ogoni-graduates/) _2026-08-29 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The President of KAGOTE, Chief Lesi Maol, has pledged N20 million to the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, as part of efforts to promote education, human capital development and academic excellence in Ogoniland. Maol pledged this while announcing additional financial incentives for outstanding graduating students of the institution. He disclosed… ## [Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George Wins Miss World Top Model Africa](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/nigerias-tamunosoye-karibi-george-wins-miss-world-top-model-africa/) _2026-08-28 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss World festival in Vietnam, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has emerged as Miss World Top Model Africa, securing the country a place among the competition’s Top 40 quarterfinalists. Karibi-George emerged ahead of a strong continental field featuring representatives from Equatorial Guinea, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa and… ## [RSG Commissions Remodeled Bonny Grammar School](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/rsg-commissions-remodeled-bonny-grammar-school/) _2026-08-28 · Gift Okeoghene · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Rivers State Government is today commissioning the remodeled Bonny National Grammar School in Bonny Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to improve learning facilities and strengthen education across the state. The commissioning ceremony took place at 11 a.m. at the school premises in Bonny. The project was undertaken by the \[…\] TPCN -… ## [The Day a Political Thug Put Us Under Curfew](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/the-day-a-political-thug-put-us-under-curfew/) _2026-08-28 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News If you were a guy born and raised in Idah around 2005, there is a good chance you have heard stories about this particular political thug. The man is late now. May God forgive him for all his shortcomings. But during those days, everybody feared him. This was a man who was once rumoured to \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot for breaking news... ## [UNIPORT Disassociates Itself From Partisan Political Claims](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/uniport-disassociates-itself-from-partisan-political-claims/) _2026-08-28 · Uzoamaka Onwu · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Management of the University of Port Harcourt says its attention has been drawn to a video circulating online where the State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Chizy Enyi, made several allegations concerning the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Princewill Chike, and purported political activities within the… ## [Opobo Monarch Visits Onitsha Obi Ahead of September Coronation](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/opobo-monarch-visits-onitsha-obi-ahead-of-september-coronation/) _2026-08-28 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, His Majesty King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI, has led a high-powered delegation of the Alapu Council of Opobo Kingdom on a royal visit to the palace of the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe. The visit, which took place ahead of the coronation of Jeki VI \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot for breaking news... ## [Dare Advocates Infrastructure Sharing to Improve Telecom Services](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/dare-advocates-infrastructure-sharing-to-improve-telecom-services/) _2026-08-28 · Janefrances Akuba · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, has stressed the importance of reliable telecommunications and data services to Nigeria’s economic growth, productivity and social development. Dare made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunication and Data Service Provision in… ## [Meta, 52 US States Agree on New Safeguards for Teenagers](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/meta-52-us-states-agree-on-new-safeguards-for-teenagers/) _2026-08-28 · Janefrances Akuba · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Meta has reached an agreement with 52 bipartisan U.S. state attorneys general to strengthen protections for teenagers and expand parental controls across its social media platforms. The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Curtis Mahoney, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. The agreement, which has the backing of representatives from both major… ## [Obio/Akpor Assembly Urged To Adopt Civil Servant Task Forces Against Land Grabbing, Extortionate Taxes](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/traditional-prime-minister-calls-for-civil-servant-led-task-forces-to-curb-excessive-taxation-and-land-grabbing-in-obio-akpor/) _2026-08-28 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BYELAWS ORGANIZED BY THE 10TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF OBIO-AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, RUMUODOMAYA, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA. i. It is sad to observe that Mr. Leader could not protect his own when he failed to recognize, at the public hearing, their most senior colleagues, the likes of Eze Ken Iwezor and my \[…\] TPCN - Your #1 Spot… ## [Police Officer Allegedly Kills One, Three Others Injured in Port Harcourt](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/police-officer-allegedly-kills-one-three-others-injured-in-port-harcourt/) _2026-08-28 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News A yet-to-be-identified law enforcement agent has reportedly shot dead a motorist while three bystanders sustained injuries near Agip junction along Ada George road yesterday evening. The event reportedly occurred after the victim, who was operating a motor vehicle, allegedly failed to stop when he was flagged down by police officers stationed around the… ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nIBHy0TO5e21) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Fabeke Empowers 65 Rivers Youths with Human Rights, Leadership Skills](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/28/fabeke-empowers-65-rivers-youths-with-human-rights-leadership-skills/) _2026-08-28 · Tina Amanda · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Sixty-five Rivers youths sponsored by the Action Alliance candidate in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial bye-election, Dr Fabeke Douglas, have graduated from the Global School of Leadership, Management and Governance after undergoing two months of intensive training in human rights, management and leadership. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in… ## [2027: ADC Chieftain Faults Wike Over Osun Election Comment](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/2027-adc-chieftain-faults-wike-over-osun-election-comment/) _2026-08-27 · Janefrances Akuba · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has questioned the political influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his comments on the outcome of the Osun State governorship election and his decision not to take up a role in the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 \[…\] TPCN - Your… ## [Visa Issues Rule out Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/visa-issues-rule-out-falconets-captain-igbokwe-abdulwahab/) _2026-08-27 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, have been dealt a severe administrative blow on the eve of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Team captain Joe Igbokwe and key defender Faridat Abdulwahab have been officially ruled out of the global tournament after failing to secure entry visas into Poland. The unexpected administrative… ## [VeryDarkMan Responds to Police Invitation Over Insecurity Allegations](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/verydarkman-responds-to-police-invitation-over-insecurity-allegations/) _2026-08-27 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force over allegations that some security personnel aid kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria. Otse, who addressed the invitation in a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, said he was willing to honour the police invitation \[…\]… ## [Rivers Teachers Mobilise for Peaceful Protest Over Salary Deductions](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/rivers-teachers-mobilise-for-peaceful-protest-over-salary-deductions/) _2026-08-27 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Teachers in Rivers State have been mobilised for a peaceful protest over deductions from their salaries allegedly made under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) End-Well Scheme. In a mobilisation notice issued to teachers, the organisers said deductions for the scheme had commenced despite what they described as widespread rejection of the initiative by… ## [NCDMB Advocates Pan-African Local Content Collaboration to Drive Economic Diversification, Industrial Development](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/ncdmb-advocates-pan-african-local-content-collaboration-to-drive-economic-diversification-industrial-development/) _2026-08-27 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called for deeper collaboration among African nations to unlock the continent’s enormous local content potential and accelerate economic diversification, industrial growth, and sustainable development across the oil and gas value chain. The position was presented during a strategic engagement… ## [RIVCHPP Targets Wider Health Insurance Coverage With 5yrs Strategic Planning Workshop](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/rivchpp-targets-wider-health-insurance-coverage-with-5yrs-strategic-planning-workshop/) _2026-08-27 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr Vincent Wachukwu, has described the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) as a forward-looking agency committed to fulfilling its mandate and improving access to healthcare for residents. Wachukwu spoke on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the opening of a two-day… ## [Quintet of PFAs Dominate Pension Sector, Claiming 54% of Fresh RSAs](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/quintet-of-pfas-dominate-pension-sector-claiming-54-of-fresh-rsas/) _2026-08-27 · Marvellous Levi-Orlu · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Five Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, out of 18 licensed operators, accounted for 54.41 per cent of new Retirement Savings Account, RSA, registrations in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26, indicating continued concentration in Nigeria’s pension market. According to the Q1’26 industry report released by the National Pension Commission, PenCom, Stanbic IBTC… ## [Pandemonium as Young Man Dies in Hotel in Port Harcourt](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/pandemonium-as-young-man-dies-in-hotel-in-port-harcourt/) _2026-08-27 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News There was pandemonium on Thursday morning following the death of a young man identified as Okorite Charles, in his mid-20s, under questionable circumstances at a hotel in Eagle Island Estate, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The name of the hotel was withheld. Family members and friends of the deceased reportedly besieged the hotel after learning of \[…\] TPCN -… ## [Rivers People Must Defend Their State Against Oppression](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/rivers-people-must-defend-their-state-against-oppression/) _2026-08-27 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News When, on October 30, 2023, Rivers people trooped out in their numbers to defend Governor Siminialayi Fubara following an unpopular and illegal impeachment attempt, they did so not because they loved Siminialayi Fubara so much. They did so because of their love for Rivers State. They trooped out in defence against oppression. They trooped out \[…\] TPCN - Your… ## [Absence of Accountability for Subsidy Proceeds Not Our Fault – Govs](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/27/absence-of-accountability-for-subsidy-proceeds-not-our-fault-govs/) _2026-08-27 · Marvellous Levi-Orlu · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The 36 state governors operating under the framework of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, have distanced themselves from allegations that sub-national administrations have failed to properly account for revenues derived from the withdrawal of fuel subsidies. The governors stated that such accusations regarding the mis-management of subsidy proceeds by them… ## [Drunk Driver Causes Near-Fatal Accident on Asaba–Port Harcourt Expressway](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/25/drunk-driver-causes-near-fatal-accident-on-asaba-port-harcourt-expressway/) _2026-08-25 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News A journey from Asaba to Port Harcourt on Monday morning nearly ended in tragedy after the driver of a Rivers Joy Transport Sienna bus allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol, causing a frightening accident on the expressway. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at about 8:37 a.m. while the passenger vehicle was travelling \[…\] TPCN - Your… ## [Speak Truth to Power, Diri Charges CAN](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/25/speak-truth-to-power-diri-charges-can/) _2026-08-25 · Onyinyechi Duru · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly inaugurated State Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Bayelsa chapter, to be politically neutral. Addressing the executives and members of CAN on Monday, August 24, 2026, during the inauguration ceremony at the Redeemed Glory Family Church, Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa,… ## [Rivers Will Not Return to Political Crisis, Fubara Declares](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/25/rivers-will-not-return-to-political-crisis-fubara-declares/) _2026-08-25 · Tina Amanda · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace, unity and sustainable development, assuring residents that the state will not return to political crisis and instability. Fubara made the declaration on Monday while inaugurating the Omademe Internal Roads in Ikwerre Local Government Area, the sixth project… ## [Police Unveils Vigilant App, MTN CUG Network to Boost Efficiency](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/25/police-unveils-vigilant-app-mtn-cug-network-to-boost-policing/) _2026-08-25 · Tina Amanda · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, is set to launch the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja. The initiative is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to strengthen technology-driven policing, enhance communication, and… ## [Reps Orders Action on Nine-Month Gas Leak in Rivers Community](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/25/reps-orders-action-on-nine-month-gas-leak-in-rivers-community/) _2026-08-25 · Gift Okeoghene · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to urgently intervene in a gas leak that has persisted for about nine months in Bille, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The directive followed concerns over the… ## [‘Writing Can Elevate You’: Ezeobi Challenges Igboukwu Youths](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/25/writing-can-elevate-you-ezeobi-challenges-igboukwu-youths/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The General Manager, Corporate Communications, Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Dr. Obinna Joseph Ezeobi, has admonished the younger generation to acquaint themselves with and avail themselves of opportunities in writing, which, he said, would help them excel in their future endeavours. Dr. Obinna made the… ## [AWLA Vows to Fight Gender Discrimination, Defend Women’s Inheritance Rights](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/24/awla-vows-to-fight-gender-discrimination-defend-womens-inheritance-rights/) _2026-08-24 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria Chapter, has vowed to challenge all forms of discrimination against women and the girl-child, particularly the denial of inheritance based on gender. Chairperson of the 2026 AWLA Parley Planning Committee, Ngozi Enyosiobi-Abafor, made this known at the association’s 10th Parley and Annual General Meeting… ## [Málaga, Deportivo Share Spoils in 1-1 LaLiga Draw](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/24/malaga-deportivo-share-spoils-in-1-1-laliga-draw/) _2026-08-24 · Bridget Lekie · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News Málaga and Deportivo de A Coruña played out a 1-1 draw at the Estadio La Rosaleda as both sides began their LaLiga campaigns with a point. Málaga started brightly, but Deportivo gradually took control and opened the scoring when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rounded Alfonso Herrero to score for the second consecutive match. The hosts responded in \[…\] TPCN - Your… ## [RSUTH Launches BLS, ACLS Training to Strengthen Emergency Care](https://theportcitynews.com/2026/08/24/rsuth-launches-bls-acls-training-to-strengthen-emergency-care/) _2026-08-24 · Tina Amanda · The Port City News_ Top News From TPCN - The Port City News The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has commenced Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training for 50 health personnel as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and lifesaving skills among healthcare workers. The Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Prof. Chizindu Alikor, disclosed this while…