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A professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education IAUE, Prof. Nwakaego Chukwuigwe has stated that leaders, managers ignoring the presence of informal group in any organisation could affect organizational outputs and efficacy. ‎Prof. Chukwuigwe disclosed this while delivering her inaugural lecture on the 77th inuagural lecture series of the University in Port Harcourt. ‎Speaking on the topic “The Silent Architecture of Workplace Behaviour: Informal Groups in Nigerian Organizations,” she said informal groups are parts of the formal and they contribute to the success and behaviour of any organization which are hidden. ‎She noted that beyond the…

About 492 personnel have graduated from the advance combat training programme of The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.‎‎The event which took place at the Elele military barracks in the Ikwerre local government area of Rivers state was seen as a major boost to curbing piracy along the nation’s water ways.‎‎Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, said the occasion gave the agency a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment on its task to ensure Nigeria’s maritime domain is secured.‎‎ He  said that the 492 graduating Deep Blue personnel undergone specialized trainings conducted…

The senator representing Rivers East Senatorial  District, Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh has declared the forthcoming election in the area as ‘unfair’ for his opponents because of his performance.‎‎Onyesoh who emerged as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC for Rivers East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, declared this following  his primary election victory.‎‎‎Speaking to newsmen shortly after the election at  Okoroagu/Okomoko/Umuanyagu, ward 5, in Etche, Onyesoh who is also the Chairman Senate Committee on Works, thanked the people for the confidence reposed in him.‎‎He said the forthcoming general elections particularly, in the Rivers East is…

Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Hon Charles Wobodo, said that Ikwerre LGA has always shown unwavering commitment and willingness by demonstrating genuine support to any candidate of its choice at any political setting.‎‎Wobodo stated this shortly after the Rivers East Senatorial District primary election in Ikwerre LGA.‎‎The Ikwerre council Chairman said that the LGA would fully support and deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027 general elections.‎‎The Ikwerre council boss maintained that there is no other political party in Ikwerre LGA, pointing out that Ikwerre Local Government would replicate what happened in the primary election at the general elections…

Non-governmental organization, Quest for Growth and Development Foundation, has joined the continent-wide celebration of Africa Vuka Week by marking Africa Day at Rumuodomaya Community Secondary School in Port Harcourt. The event highlighted a strong focus on promoting renewable and affordable energy. Speaking at the event, the foundation’s coordinator, Smith Nwokocha, highlighted the pressing need to shift away from fossil fuels, which he described as the root cause of Nigeria’s unreliable power supply. “With the power situation in Nigeria, and even across Africa, being epileptic because our energy sources are tied to fossil fuel, we are using this medium to encourage…

By Our Reporter A respected entrepreneur, philanthropist and engineer in Rivers State, Chief Engr. Grant Offor, has laid his beloved wife to rest at his country- home, Omagwa, in Ikwerre Local Government Area. Archbishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, Blessing Enyindah, in his sermon at St. Martins Anglican Church, Omagwa, on Saturday, urged young women to always support their husbands to succeed in life, as late Mrs. Nimi Obata Offor, supported her husband. The Archbishop admonished the family members, especially late Mrs. Nimi’s husband, Chief Engr. Grant Offor to have solace and faith in the Lord,…

By Paul Williams Investors in Rivers State have set their eyes on Africa’s $3 trillion market, in a bid to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was as the Siminalayi Fubara-led administration has expressed commitment to “re-industrializing the state” and promoting the growth of the ‘Rivers product.’ Governor Fubara, while addressing the entrepreneurial class at a seminar in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday January 28, 2026, emphasized the need to wean the state of its over-dependence on oil and gas, while expanding the contributions of the non-oil sector to its…

By Our Reporter Have you ever wondered why finding the right job still feels so difficult even when you have the skills? Or why employers often say they can’t find job‑ready talent, despite thousands of applications? Fasthire CareerFest 2026 was created to answer these questions. Organised by Fasthire Services in collaboration with the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Rivers State Chapter, CareerFest 2026 is a two‑day career development and job creation event scheduled to hold from 27th to 28th February 2026 in Port Harcourt,…

By Our Reporter  Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, describing the move as a major step toward economic fairness, investor confidence, and improved taxpayer protection. The commendation was made by the Managing Director of IMPR, Mr. Yushau Shuaib, while receiving a high-level media delegation from the Office of the Tax Ombudsman at the company’s headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, which represented the Chief Executive Officer of the Office, Dr. John Nwabueze, was led by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr.…

By Our Reporter ‎ Ken Robinson, former spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has said that for things to work again in Nigeria, leaders of the country must change their attitude and approach to governance. ‎ He made this known at the launch his book titled ‘The Zaccheaus Manifesto,’ in Port Harcourt. ‎ Robinson said the book which is an adoption of the Biblical account of Zaccheaus to present real life experience, seeks to draw attention of leaders of the various strata of society to the need for transformational approach to governance. ‎ He charged Nigerian…