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… Inaugurates NSCDC Projects In Yenagoa By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has reassured the various federal security agencies of his administration’s continued support and collaboration in strengthening security to promote peace and stability in the state. Governor Diri gave the assurance on Thursday while commissioning a newly constructed quarter guard, command sick bay and other projects at the state command headquarters of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Yenagoa, the state capital. The Governor, who spoke at the ceremony through his Deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe, maintained that his administration would…

By Our Reporter President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Dr. Chinyere Nwoga, has reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to advancing women through strategic partnerships that promote enterprise development, innovation and capacity building. ‎Dr. Nwoga made this known at the Women Entrepreneurs Accelerate Africa (WEAA) Capacity-Building Summit, organised by Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland in collaboration with Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce in Port Harcourt. ‎The programme attracted PHCCIMA members, women entrepreneurs, professionals, start-up founders and business owners from diverse sectors, all united by a shared vision of strengthening women’s participation in economic development. ‎In…

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, was on Friday told to seek residence elsewhere.‎‎‘’Mr. Peter Obi should be made to understand that he has moved to a burning house and he should seek residence somewhere else. The NDC is a setup of corrupt and crooked politicians who are seeking to use his name to seek relevance. He must leave before dawn. This house is on fire’’.‎‎Delta South NDC Senatorial Candidate, Dr. Austin Orette, gave the advice in Owhelogbo, Isoko North Local Government Area.‎‎‘’Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are. Peter Obi must…

As insecurity continues to escalate across Nigeria, concerns over the safety of lives and property have become increasingly widespread. Communities that once enjoyed peace now live under constant fear, while many parents worry daily about the security and future of their children. In an interview with our correspondent in Abuja, Lord Zeismer Evans Osi, the Managing Director of Rigour Edge Limited, expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the country and called for bold measures to address the crisis. Speaking passionately on the challenges confronting the nation, he urged the Federal Government to introduce policies requiring political appointees,…

By Our Reporter A non-governmental organisation, My Environment My Wealth, has evacuated over 3000kg of waste from the heavily polluted Akpajo water bodies in Eleme LGA, Rivers State. The cleanup, which covered water bottles, nylon bags, used bottles and other plastic products littered along the river banks, was held on June 13, with support from the Ocean Conservancy USA, to mark the World Oceans Day. Speaking during the exercise, facilitator of My Environment My Wealth, Wonne Afronelly, advised coastal communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region to adopt new waste disposal methods. She urged residents to learn how to sort, separate…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a working visit to Zamfara State where he joined officers, families, and members of the public at the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The IGP also visited the Zamfara State Police Command to commiserate with officers and men of the Command and reaffirm the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combating banditry and other violent crimes across the State. ‎The Inspector-General was received by senior government officials and security stakeholders, including the Secretary to the…

By Constance Meju … Community People demand political will, ownership, and accountability for WASH in Rivers riverine communities … Want Urgent Action on Gas Bubbles all over Bille Community No great future under a threatened environment. Gas bubbles mean no safety for water creatures, no hope for good hygiene, poor air quality and invitation to slow death. These children deserve better. As Nigeria joins Africa to mark the Day of the African Child 2026, riverine communities in Rivers State and the Niger Delta are sounding a clear alarm: ‘Children cannot learn, grow, or stay healthy without clean water and safe…

By Our Reporter The Paramount Ruler/ Nye-Nwe Eli Woji Community, in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRH, Eze, Amb, Dr Emeka Ihunwo, has celebrated his 11th anniversary on the throne as the Paramount Ruler/ Nye-Nwe Eli of woj, with his members of his cabinet and Woji community, marking the occasion with scholarship award. Earlier in his speech during the anniversary celebration, Eze Amb Dr Emeka Ihunwo JP, disclosed that as part of activities marking the milestone, the palace continued it’s educational support programme by awarding a 500,000( Five Hundred Thousand Naira) scholarship grant to a deserving student…

… HELDi holds trauma healing, skills sessions for survivors By Mercy Wai-Ogosu A Civil Society Organization in Rivers State, Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi), has raised hope among women with the recent introduction of trauma healing for survivors of abusive relationships. At the HELDi, second Trauma Healing Circle for Survivors, and Empowerment Support held at Ogale Civic Centre, Eleme, Dr. Mfon Utin, Coordinator of HELDi reassured survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Eleme of the need to help restore their dignity, rebuild their strength, and support their healing journey. She said women do not need to wallow in self-pity…

… Urges Merit Over Ethnicity The Foundation for Accuracy, Integrity and Respect (FAIR) has congratulated Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on his emergence as the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Onyeche Wofurum Igwe, FAIR described Amaechi’s nomination as proof that “a golden fish has no hiding place,” citing his track record as former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor of Rivers State, and two-term Minister of Transportation. “We are confident that the Lion of the Niger Delta will leverage…