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… As Outgone President Renders Scorecard Indigenes of Rivers State resident in Bayelsa State under the aegis of the ‘Rivers State Community’ at the weekend held their maiden cultural carnival. Tagged: ‘Rivers Day’, the event featured display of various delicacies original to the kingdoms of the state, songs and dances as well as cultural dressing styles, amongst others. In his address, chairman of the organizing committee who doubles as chairman, Abua-Odual community of the Rivers Community, Mr Amieyefori Joseph Imaotu said the fiesta was organized as a way of reenacting the unity and love noted amongst members of the community…

By Ehichioya Ezomon If Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, had thought his efforts and dogged determination to brace the odds and establish the multibillion dollar 650,000bpd-capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery would bring him praises, and alleviate Nigeria’s decades-long dependence on corrupt and costly fuel importation, that expectation has turned into a nightmare – if not outright mirage.  The coming on stream of the refinery, launched by former President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 22, 2023 – and subsequent roll-out of its products – has met with obstacles deliberately erected by government officials, institutions and major players in…

… Trains 2699 Nigerians in Leadership Skills in 13 years By Kelechi Nwaucha The Centre LSD/Kebetkache Leadership School on Saturday graduated the 2024 set of its Leadership class in Port Harcourt, bringing to 2,699, the number of graduates so far trained by the institution at its over seven centres across the country. The Port Harcourt centre of the school, which is run by Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, in partnership with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), and with support from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, last Saturday graduated its 6th Set, while inaugurating the 7th…

Amos Odhe Bayelsa State has been crowned overall winner of the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics after one week of competition at the indoor hall of the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Bayelsa state dominated the competition, clinching victories in the Greco-Roman, Women’s Freestyle, and men’s freestyle categories of the championship. The event saw a large turnout, with Governor Douye Diri and other government functionaries alongside the Comptroller General Nigeria Customs present to witness the thrilling contests at the Indoor hall. While addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Senator Diri reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to supporting sports, particularly wrestling, in…

Emma Sunday Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero to remain constructive in carrying out their duties of representing the workers and the masses. Governor Fubara stated this while unveiling 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses given by the NLC to its Rivers chapter at their office in Port Harcourt on Friday. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, the governor assured the NLC of his administration’s resolve to make the welfare of Rivers workers a priority, just as he urged them to continue…

Former. US President, Donald Trump has won American presidential election to become the 47th president of America. Trump defeated his closet rivalry, Vice President Harris in an election that saw a number of unexpected developments. Such as a criminal trial involving Trump during the campaign, two assassination attempts against Trump, and a change atop the Democratic ticket after President Biden dropped out of the race. With this win, Trump becomes the first president in more than 120 years to lose the White House, and then make a come back to win it again, after President Grover Cleveland in 1892. Trump…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that he will not relent in providing the enabling environment for the safety of every road user. Governor Fubara gave the assurance on Thursday in Port Harcourt while delivering a keynote address during a town hall meeting with stakeholders on road traffic administration and safety management. The meeting, organized by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Rivers Sector Command, is part of FRSC 2024 Ember Month Road Safety Campaign Flag-off in Rivers State with the theme ‘Speak-out Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers Than Drivers’. The Governor, who was represented by…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa President Bola Tinubu has hailed the individual and collective efforts of journalists in the country towards ensuring Nigeria’s democracy remained unbroken. President Tinubu made the commendation on Thursday while declaring open, the three-day 20th All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) 2024 holding at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Tinubu said the country’s democracy could not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of the media. Represented by the Minister of Information and Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, the president called on members of the Guild to see themselves as partners in progress…

• Issue 21 ultimatum to sack Kyari, GCEO, NNPCL Amos Odhe A Coalition of Niger Delta Oil Producing Ethnic Nationalities Forum on Friday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu take drastic steps to get the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries in Niger Delta working immediately to revive the economy in the oil rich region. The over 300 members of the forum in a protest stormed the Zonal office of NNPCL in Warri, Delta State, and expressed their displeasure over the abandonment of PH and Warri Refineries by NNPCL. The protesters led Comrade Emmanuel F. Pathfinder, President/National Coordinator, they urged President…

Ex-Niger Delta agitators under the aegis of Niger Delta Creek Defenders (NDCD) are calling for the sack of the Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Victor Etim Antai for allegedly diverting contracts meant for them to himself. The call by the ex-agitators was contained in a statement jointly signed by the National Chairman of the group, General Douglas Darekuru and their coordinators from the nine Niger Delta States and made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The aggrieved Niger Delta youths who demanded immediate action from the President, Bola Tinubu regarding Antia’s…