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  At the time of this report, protesters had gathered at the Rumueme Civic Center in Port Harcourt, led by prominent figures including Ogundu Chinda, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and former Council Chairman George Ariolu. They fervently demand that the Inspector General of Police maintain control over the councils and resist any attempts at intimidation. The solidarity march along Ikwerre road has caused a major traffic jam, underscoring the intensity of their support for Wike amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State. Just days ago, IPO community women blockaded the Port Harcourt airport, stranding passengers—a stark illustration of the deepening crisis. Addressing the assembled crowd, Ariolu passionately declared their unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the state. "As the governor rightly said, no sacrifice is too great for peace. But true peace cannot exist without justic...

  NiMet has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall across Nigeria from Sunday through Tuesday. According to the weather outlook released in Abuja on Saturday, morning thunderstorms are expected on Sunday in Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba, and Kaduna states. Later in the day, thunderstorms are predicted in Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe, and Taraba states. Thunderstorms are also anticipated in central states such as Plateau, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, and Niger during the morning hours. NiMet has issued a detailed weather forecast covering Sunday through Tuesday, highlighting thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions of Nigeria. Here's a breakdown of the anticipated weather conditions: - Sunday: Morning thunderstorms expected in states including Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba, and Kaduna. Later in the day, thunderstorms are likely in Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, ...

The cost of living has been steadily increasing, compounded by the financial responsibility many retirees now face in supporting their grandchildren. According to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), this has resulted in an £8,000 rise in the necessary retirement income. The PLSA's estimates are drawn from insights gathered in focus groups, aiming to provide guidance for individuals planning their retirement finances. The increase in required income is largely attributed to escalating costs of essentials such as food and energy, noted researchers involved in the study. The PLSA's calculations categorize retirement income into three levels: minimum, moderate, and comfortable. These benchmarks are independently managed by the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University. For a single person, the estimated annual income needed ranges from £14,400 for a minimum standard of living to £43,100 for a comfortable retirement. For couples, the joint ann...