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By: Young Freeborn The newly elected president-general of Unenurhie community in Evwreni kingdom, Ughelli North LGA of Delta state, Mr. Williams Ilayah held his first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on 26 April, 2025 at the community town hall with a call for support from members and residents of the community. Presenting his welcome address to members and guests which comprised selected members of the Odion’Rode-In-Council, UCDU Branches, Ilotu, Idiotu (women leaders), youth leaders and other past leaders and elders, the president-general who was highly overwhelmed reiterated the fact that, unity was a driving force behind the success of community…

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned yesterday’s walkout on an empowerment programme put together by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by some Rivers women in Port Harcourt, describing it as an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. The Minister, who apologized to the First Lady and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of the people of Rivers State, said “insult on anyone representing the First Lady of Nigeria in an event is a direct insult on the office of the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and…

As the global society marks World Press Freedom Day 2025, the Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub of the International Press Centre, Lagos, has called on stakeholders to defend the right to truthful information. The IPC-SPJ Hub recognises that the media is confronted with the defining challenge of the time — the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound implications for journalism, democracy, and the free flow of information. The Hub noted that this year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media,” compels the media to examine…

By: Barikui Felix The suspended Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, Dr Adaeze Oreh, has denied any involvement in the disruption of the Renewed Hope Initiative Empowerment (RHIE) programme held on Friday in Port Harcourt. The programme which is a per project of the First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, was Friday disrupted by some Rivers women who protested that wife of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Mrs Theresa Ibas should not address them as the First Lady of the state. The women had insisted that either Mrs Tinubu or Mrs Valerie Fubara, wife of suspended governor Siminalayi Fubara address…

Suspended Governor of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has returned to Port Harcourt after about two weeks vacation outside the shores of the country. Fubara, it was gathered arrived at the International Wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, around 7:00pm Friday night. Shortly after his arrival, the embattled governor was driven out of the airport. He also didn’t grant press interview at his arrival. Fubara’s arrival have laid to rest speculations that he was already in Abuja begging his estranged godfather and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike for forgiveness over the crisis rocking the state.

…As Oyetola Flags Off Marine Safety Sensitization Initiative in Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to the Federal Government to make good its promise of supporting the state in developing the Agge Deep Seaport. Governor Diri made the appeal at the flag-off of the Marine Safety Sensitization and Distribution of Life Jackets for Inland Water Travels at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. Represented at the ceremony by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the governor described the Agge Seaport project as a gateway to regional and international trade that would be of immense benefit to the…

There was pandemonium Friday morning at the EUI Event Centre in Port Harcourt, venue for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a pet project of wife of the president, Mrs Remi Tinubu as women of Rivers State walked out on Mrs Theresa Ibas as she was about addressing them. The programme we gathered was intended to empower 500 Rivers women with livelihoods equipments and cash for business start-ups. The programme is organised in conjunction with First Ladies across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Last year’s edition was spearheaded by Wife of the now suspended Rivers…

•As CDS Lauds USOSA For Promoting National Unity By Emma Sunday Federal Government College, Ikot-Ekpene and Federal Government Girls College, Ikot Obot Itong (FGC IOI), both of Akwa Ibom State, have emerged overall champions in male and female categories at the just concluded National Sports Carnival for Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), in the country. Aside from winning the overall title, FGC Ikot-Ekpene also won the march past competition, while the Host, Federal Government College Port Harcourt emerged champion in the football event at the sports fiesta which also had a business exhibition. Similarly, West African Golf Champion, Mr. Bill…

As the world celebrates Workers’ Day today, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, has demanded the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Assembly. This is as the State NLC also called for a sober reflection on the plight of workers in the country.  Speaking on the occasion of Workers’ Day at the NLC secretariat in Port Harcourt, NLC Chairman in the state, Comrade Alex Agwanwor lamented the economic hardship faced by Nigerian workers, citing the impact of government policies. He also noted that the organised labour fought for democracy in Nigeria and as such would…

To ensure speedy detection and management of oil spills in the Niger Delta and other parts of the country, some civil society organisations have demanded an amendment to the Act establishing the Nigeria Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA. The organisations said amendment of the NOSDRA Act to provide for more funding and greater independence will strengthen the agency to acquire equipments to address logistics issues that would help them better protect the Environment. Kentebe Ebiaridor, Programmes Manager, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth, made the call while leading a group of civil society organisations on a familiarisation visit…