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By Amos Odhe. One of the candidates in the just concluded South South Zonal Election into the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, has congratulated Mr. Gabriel Okon, for his victory. Mr. Okon, an ex-Nigerian athlete and veteran athletics coach, from Akwa Ibom, defeated Mr. Itiako Ikpokpo of Delta State with 4 votes against 2 votes. In a congratulatory message issued in Yenagoa, Dr. Oredipe, who withdrew from the race in the last minute in Benin City after a well structured campaigns, said his decision was part of the move to build consensus in…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State have paid a visit to Hon. Eugene Okechukwu Dibiagwu, the member representing Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. The party leaders, during the visit in Owerri, Imo State capital, expressed heartfelt satisfaction on the quality representation of Hon. Dibiagwu at the House of Representatives and thereafter passed a vote of confidence on him. The Oguta party leaders further lauded Hon. Dibiagwu for fulfilling almost all his campaign promises, which prompted the resolve to move a motion on Vote of Confidence…

A coastal community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ikuru Town, has appealed to the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), and Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole, to intervene in the alleged invasion of the community by armed men “operating under the auspices of OSPAC.” The resolution was contained in a press statement signed on behalf of the community by the Secretary of Ikuru Town Community General Assembly, Priest Paul Amamino and made available to newsmen. The community alleged that the armed men accompanied HRM King Dr. Aaron Miller Ikuru into…

By Paul Williams Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), in collaboration with the Rivers State University (RSU), has commissioned a Post-Harvest Storage Hub at the institution, with the aim of reducing Nigeria’s post-harvest losses through research and innovation. Experts estimate that Nigeria loses as much as N3.5 trillion yearly, 30 per cent of its harvest, due to lack of adequate processing and storage facilities. Lateef Sanni, NSPRI’s Chief Executive Officer, while commissioning the hub at the university on May 28, 2025, said the institute was focused on reducing Nigeria’s post-harvest losses through the use of technology and innovation. Sanni said…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has urged oil companies and host communities development trusts (HCDTs) to be transparent and accountable in the implementation of policies and projects in oil bearing communities as spelt out in the petroleum industry act (PIA). The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this on Wednesday while presiding over a meeting between representatives of Egbema-Angalabiri, Agbidiama Communities and Renaissance Africa Energy Company, formerly SPDC, at his office in Government House, Yenagoa. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who expressed concern over the incessant cases of intra-community conflicts and threats to shut down the operations of…

By Paul Williams Nigeria’s gas company,NLNG, in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has began a 3-month training for 140 technicians and engineers. The training, which is through its Train 7 HCD Advanced Training Programme, is to produce world-class professionals – technicians and engineers – that would further boost the Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry. The initiative, which is the on-the-job component of the NLNG Train 7 NC-HCD programme, will see the trainees gain practical exposure and experience across various technical domains within the NLNG plants on Bonny Island in Rivers…

By Ehichioya Ezomon As in every issue or event in the polity, mixed reactions greeted the report on Thursday, May 22, 2025, that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, had directed all commissioners and other political appointees in his government to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC), or resign from their positions. This comes barely one month after the “political tsunami” that swept through the Delta State chapter of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), when Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; former Governor and ex-vice presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023…

By Amos Odhe Osun State Government has unveiled its Climate-smart Investment Portfolio at the first-ever South-West Post-Conference Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Renewable Energy, tagged, “From Vision to Action: Localizing Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Legislative Agenda”. The State Governor Ademola Adeleke who was represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi while speaking at the launch noted that Osun is also presenting the draft of its Renewable Energy Policy, crafted to establish a strong legislative and institutional foundation for an inclusive energy transition at the sub-national level. Governor Adeleke further stated that Osun is also launching the draft of its Climate Action Plan, which…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will expand its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme to include training in Nigerian universities as part of its efforts to strengthen human capital development in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during an assessment visit to the venue of the foreign postgraduate scholarship interviews in Port Harcourt. He disclosed that 600 indigenes from the NDDC mandate states would benefit from the expanded scheme, as opposed to the 200 who benefit from foreign schemes. Ogbuku commended the interview panelists for their excellent work so far and charged…

As part of its livelihoods programmes, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to empower Ogoni youths passionate about the creative arts, particularly in the movie industry. The three-month specialized training program, executed in partnership with the Theatre Arts Department of the University of Port Harcourt, aims to equip 100 Ogoni participants with practical skills in Acting, Script Writing, and Makeover. As part of the ongoing training, renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Mr. Charles Inojie, facilitated a masterclass, taking the trainees through intensive and hands-on sessions. Speaking at the session, Mrs. Josephine Nzidee, Head of Livelihood…