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By Paul Williams The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) has donated school bags and other learning materials to pupils of FAAN International School as part of efforts to boost education standards in the airport community. President of Rotary PHIA, Ngozi Onyeanwuna, said the club decided to invest in the dreams and aspirations of young learners by providing essential educational materials that will support their academic journey. “This initiative is more than a donation; it is a statement of hope and opportunity,” she said. Onyeanwuna said the presentation, part of the club’s Basic Education and Literacy Project, “once…

By Emmanuel Kanayo (PlainTruth) A directive banning end-of-session parties in Rivers State has been largely ignored, as many private primary and secondary schools went ahead to stage elaborate ceremonies, shifting the financial burden to parents and guardians. The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, had announced the ban, citing the need to ease economic pressure on families amid rising costs of living. However, findings across Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor, Bonny, Ọgba/ Egbema/ Ndomi and other parts of the state show that several schools defied the order. The events featured rented halls, graduation gowns, souvenirs, and paid performances, with parents…

‎In recognition of five years of visionary leadership, unity, and transformation in Warri Kingdom, a series of events, activities, and celebrations are planned for August 2026 in Koko, Delta State. ‎”Celebrate five years of visionary leadership, unity, and transformation with our revered King while enjoying an exciting day of golf, fellowship, and fun” a statement by the Chairman of Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Hon. Felix Aganbi said Sunday afternoon. ‎The 5th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, will be commemorated with a Special Kitty Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 8, 2026. ‎Tagged: “Five…

By Ehichioya Ezomon “BREAKING: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate, APC submits forms to INEC… party predicts landslide victory at the poll,” was the headline of Thenationonlineng.net on Friday, July 10, 2026, on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pairing Vice President Kashim Shettima on the All Progressives Congress ticket for the 2027 General Election. Amid intrigues among APC members competing to replace Shettima, and where Tinubu’s pendulum would swing, the VP’s “final” choice for the January 16, 2027, poll has confirmed my prediction in the December 22, 2025, article on, “2027 poll: Replacing Shettima one gambit Tinubu can’t wager.” In light…

By Our Reporter A High Court in Benin City has adjourned to October 26, 2026, proceedings in the enforcement suit filed by Everal Services Limited, franchisee of Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park, against the Edo State Government. The adjournment followed the absence of counsel representing the state. Speaking after the session, lead counsel to Everal Services, Kingsley O. Obamogie, SAN, said the company is seeking to enforce a 2016 arbitral award in favour of the Zoo Management. On November 3, 2016, a sole arbitrator awarded ₦36.5 million in damages to the company for breach of its lease agreement and…

By Our Reporter The 2026 Bini Riva Festival will begin in Koko, Delta State on August 8, 2026. “Bini Riva Life is a renaissance celebration of the people, communities and traditions of the Bini river country” Aimed at fostering unity and harmony among the people as well as steering national unity and international relations, the August festival is expected to bring communities together to celebrate the bounty of nature. Born from the Legacy of traditions initiative, the festival, according to a statement issued by the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Hon Felix Aganbi, gathers five acts — fishing, ceremony,…

By Our Reporter The Managing Director of Rigour Edge Ltd, Lord Zeismer Evans-Osi, has extended condolences to the vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, over his mother’s death. In a message made available to us, Evans-Osi, on behalf of his family and staff of Rigour Edge Ltd, described the death of the late matriarch, Mrs Ezinne Mary Oduwa Amaechi as a profound loss to the Amaechi family and to all who were privileged to have known her. According to Evans-Osi, the late matriarch lived an exemplary life distinguished by love, sacrifice, integrity,…

By Young E. Freeborn, Ughelli The president-general of the great Evwreni Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Double Chief Kenneth Ukpebitere, aka ‘Arukugbe 1 of Evwreni’ has just added a year to his age. The birthday event, held on July 16, 2026 at his residence in Evwreni town, drew together family members, traditional chiefs within and outside Evwreni kingdom, political heavyweights across Delta State, business magnates and community leaders from both Urhobo and Isoko ethnic regions. In his message to the celebrant, Evwreni monarch, who is also the royal father of the kingdom, HRM, Oghenekevwe Kumane, Eruvwedede…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was jubilation galore for the pupils of Unenurhie Primary School, Unenurhie in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday, as free books, pencils and educational items were distributed to pupils of the school. The philanthropic gesture was described as educational support for the pupils by a community leader in Unenurhie as part of his contribution to the development of education in the area. Speaking on behalf of the donor, who sought to be anonymous, Mr. Young Erhiurhoro, a former Secretary-General of Unenurhie Community told the pupils to be serious with their…

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has fixed 14 and 15 December for continued hearing in the prosecution of three men accused of dealing in illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. ‎ ‎Precious Nnedimma, Chukwu Ajunwa Okechukwu and David Nwachukwu have been standing trial since 2025 on charges of conspiracy, dealing in petroleum products without a licence, and dealing in adulterated products. ‎ ‎The prosecution, filed as Suit No. FHC/PH/290/2025, was listed for hearing last Wednesday before counsel to the defendants applied for an adjournment. Justice Justice Patricia I. Ajoku granted the application and set the new dates.…