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The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, is to begin its annual Press Week, with the theme, ‘Blue Economy: Starting Steps for Rivers State,’ on Monday, April 7, 2025. The event, which kicks off at the NBA Hall, opposite the City Council secretariat in Port Harcourt, will also focus on ‘Enhancing The Safety and Economic Wellbeing of Journalists in a Period of Tension and Economic Crisis.’ Our correspondent gathered that the week-long program aims to explore the potential of the Blue Economy for Rivers State, a sector that holds immense promise for economic diversification…

The Movement for the Survival of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the National Assembly over the “swift passage and signing into law” of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Amb. Winston C. Amain, MOSiEND said the passage of the SSDC “is a landmark achievement which underscored the present administration’s commitment to addressing the developmental challenges faced by the South-South region. Amain said the establishment of the SSDC is a bold step toward fostering sustainable development, economic empowerment, and social justice for the…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Founding Leader and Chairman of Delta APC Peace and Reconciliation Committee; Olorogun Otega Emerhor, has congratulated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising him as a pragmatic president that Nigeria needs. In a statement, Emerhor recalls his congratulatory message to the President in June 2022, after he won the primaries to become the All Progressives Congress’ Presidential candidate, where he described Mr President as “the man for these times.” Emerhor stated in that message that President Tinubu was the man most suited to take on the revival of a nation beset with…

A non governmental organization, Ogwus Youth Empowerment & Community Development Organization, has created a change and support system for the teeming youths in the Niger Delta region, through robust empowerment initiatives, aimed at “changing the wrong narratives of youths in the region.” Speaking with journalists recently in Port Harcourt, the founder and President of the organization, Engr. Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, said that his passion to give youths in the region a new lease of life is paramount, adding that the organization’s set goals will create the requisite enabling environment for sustainable peace in the region. The entrepreneur assured that his…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Shoot Like A Pro Africa (SLAP Africa) has officially opened registration for its life-changing free cinematography and photography training program, aimed at empowering unemployed African youths with high-demand creative skills. This is as the group targets to empower about 50,000 youths through the training by 2030, according to Jude Anyanwu, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Dove Resources, the initiator of the training programme, which is scheduled to be held on July 11, 2025, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. He said that over 230 young Africans had already trained and successfully working in the industry,…

By Young E. Freeborn Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Tuesday, advocated free treatment programmes for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS patients in the country. Speaking during a visit to Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, she highlighted the impact of HIV/AIDS, especially among young people. She encouraged traditional rulers to help spread awareness and advocate for health issues, including the elimination of female genital mutilation. Tinubu said; “additionally, there is an education-focused campaign called ‘Flow with Confidence’, which provides free sanitary pads to girls in rural areas to prevent school absences…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Communities along the Bayelsa section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), have commended surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), for its approach to the protection of the pipeline in their area. They rated the pipeline surveillance company ‘A’ for adequately engaging communities and other relevant stakeholders in its operations, adding that this has resulted in the effective security of the Trans Niger Pipeline. The stakeholders who spoke in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the second day of the PINL Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, noted that the engagement of community people in securing the pipelines have given them a…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B Lulu Briggs award, the Professor Claude Ake award and the Boma Erekosima awards, which will attract various prizes. In the maiden edition in 2024, Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Abuloma, Port Harcourt emerged winners receiving a grand prize of N10 million. A total of 16 schools from the state competed…

Omerelu Lawyers have been urged on the need to strictly adhere to the ethics and principles of the legal practice, if they plan to go far in the profession. The Chairman, Omerelu Lawyers Association (OLA), Mr Geoffrey Okwudiri Joseph- Amarame gave the charge during its quarterly meeting at the instance of Venerable Geoffrey Ordu-Emere in Isokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area at the weekend. Joseph -Amarame said since there was no short-cut to success , that it would be a worthless journey for anyone to see criminal or dubious practice as an option. He told the OLA members rather, to strive…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has named gospel musician, Asu Ekiye, Ijaw Language Ambassador. Speaking on Sunday in Yenagoa during Ekiye’s musical concert and album launch tagged “Ebikamo Experience,” Governor Diri said the appointment was in recognition of his effort to preserve Ijaw language through his music and that this was in line with his administration’s vision to ensure the language does not go extinct. Describing the musician’s passion for preserving the language as commendable, he said his administration has trained Ijaw teachers and would do more to promote the language. The governor also stated that Bayelsa was…