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By Kelechi Nwaucha As the world marks the World Water Day, non-governmental organisation, OLEGH Centre for Cornmunity Developrnent has drawn attention to the unhealthy volume of lead contaminated water sold in sachets, popularly known as ‘Pure Water,’ on the streets of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Briefing the press on Monday, executive director of OLEGH Centre for Cornmunity Developrnent, Henry Eferegbo, said over 98 percent of the so-called ‘pure water’ sold in Port Harcourt Township and environs contain unhealthy levels of lead and microbiological contaminants. Flanked by Comrade Isaac Green (executive director of Relief International), Rebecca Apenu (OLEGH) and…

… Introduce Urine Test Kits to Mothers By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A group, the Girls Empowered for Change Foundation has launched the anti-illicit drugs campaign and abuse in communities in Bayelsa State, urging women to monitor the drug-use status of their children through periodic urine tests. The Girls Empowered for Change Foundation, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) sensitize women on the harmful consequences of drug abuse, including its impact on physical health, mental well-being, and societal development. Founder of the Girls Empowered for Change Foundation (GEFCF), Mrs. Gloria Wodu, while speaking at the one-day sensitization…

… Thumps Up NDDC MD, Ogbuku The member representing Ogbia Constituency two in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief) Godknows Obein, has commended the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area, home town of the Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for their dedication to sustaining the annual cultural festival, the ‘Eyal Obeyin’. He made the commendation at the weekend while speaking with journalists during the 67th edition of the cultural event at Ayakoro community. He said: “I want to commend the paramount ruler, CDC leadership, and the…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt In a series of operations conducted from March 17 to 24, 2025, troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army destroyed 19 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspected oil thieves, as well as confiscated over 138,000 litres of stolen products. These feats were achieved while the troops were consolidating on the operation conducted jointly with other security agencies across the Joint Operations Area (JOA). The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma in a statement made available to journalists in Port Harcourt said that following several intelligence led operations were conducted…

By Ehichioya Ezomon Whether they expected it or not, members of an amorphous coalition of opposition politicians, with the declared aim of removing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu from power in the 2027 General Election, met the first disappointment in their chosen path on Thursday, March 30, 2025. Led by former Vice President and twice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the group had called on the National Assembly (NASS) to vote against Tinubu’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, and suspension of elected officials therefrom. Besides, the coalition…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Conflicting reports are emanating from Soku, in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State where it has been reported that a gas explosion has occurred. This report is coming less than a week after two similar incidents happened, one on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo community, Gokana Local Government Area and the other on a manifold at Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. The latest incident has been alleged to have occurred in the wee hours of Sunday with reports claiming that the affected facility belongs to the NLNG. However, community sources in Soku have…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has said the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State deserves to produce a governor in the state. Senator Okpebholo made this known during the 67th anniversary of Ayakoro Annual Festival, EYAL OBEYIN 2025, at Ayakoro community. The Edo State governor who was chairman of the occasion said, the massive development and Operation Light Up Niger Delta is as a result of pragmatic efforts of the Managing Director/ Chief executive officer of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku an illustrious of…

By Ike Wigodo The FaceCare Foundation has raised alarm that 19 years after the Rivers State Persons with Disability Welfare law was signed, the law only exists in name but not in effect. The Executive Director, FaceCare Foundation, Ndireke Andrew Essie who made this known, said it is unacceptable that the law lacks enforcement, a functioning disability council and core rights protections should be established. Andrew Essien said about one million persons who live with disabilities have challenges of structural and physical barriers such access to public buildings, transport, education and healthcare. She revealed that the latest comprehensive Accessibility Audit…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Following the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, the leadership of the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has charged the Sole Administrator in Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd) to prioritize the restoration of peace and order in the state. The National President (MOSIEND), Amb Kennedy Tonjo West, in a statement issued at the weekend, said that Ibas as a career Military officer with rich pedigree of administration needs to engage key stakeholders in the state to ensure continuity in governance and provide quality leadership.…

The Rivers State governor, Sir (Dr) Siminalayi Fụbara has been commended over his leadership style, “especially his peaceful disposition and that of maturely displaying extreme restraint in the face of obvious provocation and even his calm reaction to the judicial manipulation to shove him out of office.” A stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Alabo, Sen (Dr) Ngoji Denton-West, made the commendation in a chat with newsmen over the weekend in Port Harcourt. He said development in the state has not only showcased Fụbara as a democatic leader, focused on good governance, but also exposed the…