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As the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) continued on its mandates of remediating oil impacted sites in Ogoniland, the agency has called on Ogoni Ex-Artisanal Refiners and other youth groups to intensify the campaign against re-pollution of the environment. Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, while speaking at a Sensitization Forum tagged “Clean-up: Gains, Sustainability and Prosperity of Ogoniland,” held in Eleme LGA l, Rivers State, restated the Projects commitment to providing sustainable alternative means of livelihood to the people, appealing to them not to desist from engaging in acts of that further re-pollutes the environment. The engagement is…

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, a non-governmental organisation, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has asked President Bola Ahmed to deliver the long-promised fruits of democracy to Nigerians, decrying deepening frustration among citizens, who, despite decades of democratic rule, continue to battle grinding poverty, chronic insecurity, and bad governance.    In a statement marking both the 32nd commemoration of the June 12, 1993, election and the 26th anniversary of uninterrupted civilian rule in Nigeria, CAPPA noted that despite quadrennial elections since 1999 and some incremental gains, the country has yet to translate its ballot exercises into “real progress that…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Les by Chief Tony Okocha in Rivers State, has told the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara that even if he decides to defect from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC, his sins would still not be forgiven. He said the party is not a dumping ground for political sinners. Okocha made the position of the party known while responding to questions regarding Fubara’s recent Sallah homage on President Bola Tinubu and its attendant political implications. According to Okocha, Fubara’s suspension and the declaration of a state of emergency was…

… Restore Elected Governor And Legislature In Rivers State By Courage Nsirimovu Nigeria’s democratic problem started from the ballots at various elections, especially the June 12, 1993 Election which was conducted by the use of OPTION A4 (OPEN BALLOTING SYSTEM) voting system wherein Sir M.K.O Abiola won the elections but was denied access to the presidency by Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida and his co-dictators and associates. *32 years after the June 12 1993 presidential election, former military president General Ibrahim Babangida admitted that Chief Moshood Abiola of the Social Democratic Party won the election. In his newly launched…

Commuters along sea routes in Rivers State have been offered a ray of hope as the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has launched a ‘Passengers Liability Assurance Scheme.’ The scheme, an Initiative of the union’s national executive, led by its President General, Francis Bunu Abbey, is to ensure that the risks of traveling by the sea routes are minimized. In an address at the flag-off of the scheme on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Bonny/Bille/Nembe Waterfront in Port Harcourt, chairman of the Port Harcourt Commercial District of the union, Comrade Israel Waribo Pepple said the scheme was designed…

By Gloria Ngozi Udofia Rivers State has long stood as a politically significant part of Nigeria. However, recent events have placed her in the spotlight for unsavoury reasons. A deepening internal crisis among top political figures has raised concerns not just within the state, but across the country. The conflict largely rooted in disagreements over control, loyalty, and leadership has triggered a series of disruptive events that has affected both governance and everyday life. What began as a quiet disagreement between influential figures has become a full-blown political standoff. Public exchanges, factional battles, and disruptions in the government…

As Nigeria prepares to commemorate the historic June 12 Democracy Day a day that symbolizes the nation’s enduring struggle for democratic governance the Gokana Coalition is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seize this symbolic moment to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to democratic values by restoring full democratic governance in Rivers State. In a release signed by Amb. Dumkote Tombari (Chairman), Kingsley Vigaage (Spokesperson) and Hon. Bagia Francis Tornubari (Secretary General), the coalition urged President Tinubu to take bold and decisive steps to reinstate the suspended Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, alongside other duly elected officials.…

Dignitaries from all walks of life attended the chieftaincy installation of Chief Justice Silas T. Okujagu as the Head of Chief Tamunodiepiriye Family Group of Houses in Okujagu Community of Kirike Kingdom in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The event featured various traditional dances and display by masquerade groups, as men and women decked in fantastic colourful attires added colour and touch to the epoch ceremony. Speaking to journalists at the sideline of the event, the newly installed Chief promised to unite the community by introducing policies that will have direct bearing to the peaceful co-existence of…

By Uwem Offon In a period of time when political defections are rather dismissed as opportunistic or self-serving, Pastor Umo Eno’s reported shift from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) warrants a more nuanced examination. This is no ordinary political maneuver. Rather, it represents a strategic recalibration that could unlock new developmental potentials for Akwa Ibom State, especially in terms of federal alignment, access to national resources, and integration into Nigeria’s broader economic agenda. As a sitting governor with a track record in public service and a background in development-oriented leadership, Pastor Eno’s…

As the world observes the World Food Safety Day 2025, with the theme ‘Food Safety: Science in Action’, group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments at all levels to implement policies that promote healthy, indigenous diets and discourage the widespread availability and consumption of ultra-processed foods (UFPs), which are linked to Nigeria’s rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. CAPPA, in a statement signed by its Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe, warned that UPFs – often excessively high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, and low in essential nutrients, and other junk foods including sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), are…