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… Lauds Newspaper’s Uninterrupted Presence on Newsstands for 20 Years Influential newspaper, National Network, has continued to receive widespread acclaim as it celebrated its 20th Anniversary celebration at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt on Monday. The event which was attended by members of the State Working Committee (SWC) and State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as well as the Deputy President of NAWOJ, Dr (Mrs) Lilian Ogabu-Okonkwo and her NUJ Vice President (South-South), Opaka Dokubo, highlighted National Network’s tireless efforts in promoting objective reporting and uplifting the voices of marginalized communities.…

… Commission will not be distracted by ‘Peddlers of Rumours’ ~ Ogbuku By Kelechi Nwaucha Following the loss of lives and destruction in the wake of flooding in parts of Borno State, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has taken steps to mitigate impact of a possible occurrence in the Niger Delta. This was made known by the managing director of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, while also frowning at what he described as attempts by peddlers of rumours on tenure” to distract the commission. Ogbuku, who noted that…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt StartupSouth, a startup ecosystem development and advocacy organization has announced that it continues to aim at creating an ecosystem to enhance a virile economy for Nigeria as it prepares for the 9th edition of its Business Innovation Conference. Though the organization said the conference is for the South South and South East regions of the country, participants are expected to join virtually from outside the region and beyond the shores of Nigeria. The theme of the conference is ‘Deep & Broad: Extending Frontiers of Technology and Economic Development,’ and it is slated for October 3…

The Rotary District 9141 has expressed “concern and sympathy for the people of Maiduguri, Borno State,” following the floods that have reportedly claimed at least 30 lives and displaced over 1 million residents. The incident, said to have been caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, also resulted in destruction of property and infrastructure, valued at over ₦100 billion. In a release made available to our correspondent, District Governor (D9141 – 2024/2025), Rtn. Chinedu Ikegwuani, said “As this tragedy continues to unfold, there is need to reflect on its grave consequences and impact on public health, food security, property,…

By Ehichioya Ezomon Robert Frost (1874-1963), an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life settings, said that: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. But that’s not what a political party is. It does not exist to love you or to keep you or to serve as the one true faith. It’s not family or religion. Parties exist to win elections.” Exactly what the parties in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State aim to achieve: Not to love even their members and supporters, but…

… Communities Excited over Scholarships, Road, Other Projects By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) and Lekoil Oil Joint Venture, as part of their contribution to society, by delivering on their corporate social responsibilities, on Friday kicked off several projects to positively impact on host communities in three communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The projects are being provided in conjunction with Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) and the New Nigerian Foundation (NNF), from the 3% Operating Expenses (OPEX), and aimed at implementing the provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for the development…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The ancient town of Ofagbe in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State was recently a beehive of religious and spiritual activities as the body of late Fr. Prof. John Ovuezirie Akeraino Idiodi was committed to mother Earth by the members of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crusis (AMORC) popularly known as “Rosicrucians”. The funeral service, which was conducted according to the Rosicrucian rites attracted AMORC members and other dignitaries from various parts of the country, especially the Niger Delta region, which comprised lodges from Delta and Edo states and parts of the Eastern…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Motorists plying the ever busy East-West federal road, especially from the Ughelli to Port Harcourt axis, have called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to periodically maintain the road median so as to avoid accidents, kidnappings, robberies and other forms of insecurity on the road. Speaking to our correspondent at Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on the issue, one of the drivers who gave his name as Mr. Sunday Okoro said, “One of the most disturbing problem apart from pot-holes on the East-West federal road for us, both…

… Says Mandate is Policing for NNPC By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Chief Executive Officer of Wis-South Security Ltd, Chief Wisdom Joseph Owo, has urged the sole representative of the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwase lll, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, to cross-check facts relating to the ongoing cadets’ training embark on by the security company at the Petroleum Training Institute in Effurun-Warri, Delta State. He made this known while reacting to a statement from the ‘Office of the Sole Representative of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwase lll and Liaison Partner to NNPCL,’ dated September 9 2024 and signed…

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Community Developments,, Hon. Watson Alfred Belemote, has urged Bayelsans to maintain peace and come up with pragmatic ideas to help develop communities in the state. Hon. Belemote, who made this remark on the Radio Bayelsa program, ‘Talk To Bayelsa,’ said the Douye Diri-led Prosperity Government’s developmental vision for strengthening community capacity, socio-economic and environmental wellbeing, as well as, improving rural community livelihood, led to the creation of the ministry. He reiterated that the administration, led by Senator Diri and his deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewrudjapkor, established the Ministry of Community Developments to tackle the implementation and…