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By Uwem Offon, Uyo Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved an extended allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, increasing their monthly pay from the state government to ₦20,000. This was one of the highlights of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, July 7, at the Government House in Uyo. Governor Eno said this support will no longer be limited to only those serving within the state. But will now apply to all Akwa Ibom Corps members serving in any part of Nigeria.…

By Our Reporter  It was a soul-lifting experience as the Rivers/ Bayelsa Division of The Salvation Army joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate the 160th Founder’s Day in grand style at the Port Harcourt Central Corps Hall from Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6, 2025. With thousands of enthusiastic church members from over 12 Corps in attendance, the three-day event, themed “Growing Deep and Wide,” featured prayers, teachings, inspirational music, and paper presentations. During the second day of the celebration, Hon. (Dr.) Amb. Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie delivered a poignant address, sharing her insights on effective leadership and…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Alhaji Aliko Dangote Foundation for complementing the state’s efforts at improving the welfare of the people, particularly the needy in society. Governor Diri gave the commendation at the flag- off of this year’s National Food lntervention programme by the Dangote Foundation, at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. Represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Governor described the goodwill of the Dangote Group Chairman, Alhaji Alikor Dangote as heartwarming. The Bayelsa Governor encouraged other well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to emulate the worthy example of the business mogul in…

Community Leader Cautions on Protest Against Tantita Security Services A prominent community leader in the oil producing Ogulagha Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Chief Larry Adanike, has cautioned Urhobo communities against what he described as sponsored protests against Tantita Security Services Limited. Tantita Security Services Limited which plays a critical role in securing the nation’s pipelines is owned by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, an Ijaw from Delta State. Adanike who made the appeal for caution in a statement noted that the same contract, part of which is being handled by Tantita Security…

A prominent community leader in the oil producing Ogulagha Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Chief Larry Adanike, has cautioned Urhobo communities against what he described as sponsored protests against Tantita Security Services Limited. Tantita Security Services Limited which plays a critical role in securing the nation’s pipelines is owned by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, an Ijaw from Delta State. Adanike who made the appeal for caution in a statement noted that the same contract, part of which is being handled by Tantita Security Services, was previously managed by a stranger for eight…

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Osere DENCO Integrated Services Limited, Comrade Dennis Osere, has said that his philanthropic gestures are aimed at improving the wellbeing of the poor and vulnerable in the society. He made the declaration after receiving an award as the ‘Most Distinguished Philanthropist Man of the Year 2024/2025,’ presented by the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria (NDMPN). The award was conferred on him at his country home in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State over the weekend. “Whatever services I’m rendering today are to the glory of God Almighty, not…

By Emma Sunday In a gesture aimed at supporting public safety infrastructure and enhancing the visibility of law enforcement presence, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Gateway, has commissioned a series of renovation and donation projects at the Mile 1 Police Station in Rivers State. The initiative, which marks the club’s first project of the 2025/2026 Rotary year titled; “Unite for Good/Promax Year”, included the unveiling of a rebranded police station signboard, repainting of the police building logo, and presentation of branded waste bins and sanitation tools to the police barracks. The club’s president, Rotarian Ben Emeruwa, said the project…

By Paul Williams At least 200 volunteers, excluding comedians, support staff, vendors and ancillary service providers are expected to participate in bringing to life the 2026 edition of the Mayor of Pitakwa show held annually in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Experts say the comedy show, which has been described as Port Harcourt’s flagship entertainment event, will create as much as 250 direct jobs next year. This represents an over 150 percent hike on the impact made by this year’s and preceding years’ editions on the Rivers economy. The event next year, with the theme: ‘The Mayor and…

By Bethel Toby Lassa Fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa, especially Nigeria. It is transmitted primarily through contact with urine or feces of infected multi-mammal rats, or human body fluids Despite its annual out-breaks, especially in Nigeria’s dry season (November and April), it continues to kill Nigerians silently and steadily. A medical expert in Rivers State, Dr Ngozi Toby, while speaking with our correspondent on the danger of the disease and how to create awareness on its solutions recently in Port-Harcourt, described the disease as an endless malady, directly blaming the lack of commitment…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the tragic killing of Bright Nda Owhor, a member of its Port Harcourt Branch, who was reportedly shot down on Saturday June 5, 2025. Sources said he was shot by yet-to-be identified persons while coming out of a supermarket in Rumuomasi, his home town, and died at about 1 am in the early hours of Sunday. A release signed by President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, lamented that Bright Nda Owhor was “a promising young legal practitioner whose life was cut short in a most senseless…