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By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Real estate investor and entertainment enthusiast, My-ACE China, has rolled out plans to make Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to compete with Lagos, currently Nigeria’s entertainment capital in talent hunt shows or programmes. While speaking on the sidelines of his emergence as the winner of the 2024 Man of the Year Award by Dez Moma Awards Academy in Port Harcourt, China who is also known as the Mayor of Housing, said that in 2025 he would be doing things with the youths of Rivers State to push the Port Harcourt brand in the social…

•As Party Inaugurates 5-man Caretaker Committee  By Emmanuel Nlewedem The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has inaugurated a 5-man Caretaker Committee, CTC, to pilot the affairs of the party in Rivers State for the next eight months. Hon. Nature Dumale Kieghe was inaugurated as the Acting State Chairman of PRP, while Barr. Synchro Uchendu was chosen as Secretary of the committee. Other members include; Anukwu Chinonye Josiah (Organizing Secretary), Nwaigwe Darlington (Youth Leader) and Mary Aghuwah as Women leader. The new PRP state executive members were sworn-in yesterday in Port Harcourt by the National Legal Adviser of the party, Mrs. Juliet…

An Abuja Real Estate mogul, Omokamo Godwin-Isaac popularly known as Hajiya Bilkisu Ishaku Aliyu, has responded to allegations of land grabbing, intimidation, property fraud, and document forgery against her. Omokamo Godwin-Isaac in a statement made available to newsmen described the alleged against as unfounded and a deliberate attempt to destroy her hard earned reputation. She said, “It is with profound sadness and emotional pain that I respond to the relentless and false allegations leveled against me, my family, and my business. “These accusations, most recently published on December 23, 2024, by Sahara Reporters under the headline “How Nigerian Police Authorities…

… Appreciates Tinubu’s Transformational Policies, FCT Minister By Kennedy Wedeh Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Sir (Chief) Tony C. Okocha, has celebrated his 56th birthday with widows in Rumuigbo Community, in Obio/Akpor LGA, and indigent women across the 23 local government area in Rivers State. For Sir (Chief) Tony Okocha, according to a release by his special assistant on Media, Amb. Vincent Gbosi, putting a smile on the faces of widows in his community, and the down trodden in the society, especially on his birthday “is part of what gives him joy and fulfilment in…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Green Energy International Limited and Lekoil & Gas Investment Limited Joint Venture (GEIL/LEKOIL JV) on Thursday presented bursaries and scholarships to 121 undergraduate and post graduate students. The students are Indigenes of Asukama and Ayama Ekede communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, two communities that form part of the Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, and Asukoyet Host Community Development Trust (UAAA HCDT). UAAA HCDT is made up of the foursome communities of Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama and Asukoyet, host communities to Green Energy International Limited and Lekoil & Gas Investment Limited Joint…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of Angiama Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has rejected the likely award of contract to a former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Henry Ofongo, “or any company promoted by him,” for the construction of an Administrative Block, Information Communication Technology Centre and Library Building in the community. In a petition to the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, the community admitted that while it is the government’s prerogative to award contract to any contractor of its choice, however, they said it is with compelling necessity they are opposed to…

By Ehichioya Ezomon During a congratulatory visit to Governor Monday Okpebholo at the Government House in Benin City on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Edo chairman of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and chairman of Orhiomwon local government, Newman Ugiagbe, pledged the loyalty and collaboration of the 18 council chairmen, to ensure the success of the Okpebholo administration. “We are here to congratulate the Governor and the Deputy on the mandate Edo people gave them, and to pledge our loyalty to your administration,” Ugiagbe said, adding, “Our doors are open to your instructions, policies, and programmes, as we are…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Pipeline surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (PINL), on Saturday concluded a week-long distribution of food palliatives to its 215 pipeline host communities across the four Niger Delta states of Abia, Bayelsa, Imo and Rivers. This is as the host communities have commended PINL for what they described as an “unprecedented show of love” to them, more than since the pipelines came to their communities. Over 31 communities across four local government areas, which included Etche, Obio/Akpor, Emohua and Ikwerre, on Saturday formed the concluding batch of recipients for a week-long and cross-region distribution of food palliatives.…

By David Oguzierem The political landscape of Rivers State is gearing up for a seismic shift as the 2027 elections approach. At the heart of this evolving dynamic is the intense and ongoing political battle between former governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The stakes are high, and the consequences of this rift are reverberating throughout the state and beyond. While Wike’s eight years in power were marked by a reputation for brute political dominance, Fubara’s steady rise and approach to governance have introduced a new chapter in the state’s political narrative. During his time as governor,…

… Vows to Expel Member-Litigants By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt New chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, Chief Tony Okocha, has described the nullification of his election as the state party chairman by a State High Court as a nullity that cannot stand legal scrutiny. Hinging on the mantra that “Party is Supreme” he said that his election and subsequent inauguration which were eminently supported by the National Network Committee (NWC) of the party followed due process and could not be faulted by the state high court. Speaking to journalists during activities marking his birthday celebration…