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No fewer than 150 pastors in Bayelsa State have fingered  National Vice President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) South-South Zone, Arch. Bishop Emmah Gospel Isong, Gov. Douye Diri’s Special Adviser on Religion, Rev. Godspower Asengba, and the incumbent chairman and Executive Secretary of Bayelsa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Pastor Tam Seth Eyedoude of manipulating December 2, 2025 Bayelsa PFN election. ‎ ‎The aggrieved pastors, in a protest letter to the National President of PFN, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, alleged that Arch. Bishop Isong had unlawfully disqualified Rev. Timiebi Kiyaramo of Kingdom Grace Mission Inc., ‎Pastor Eyedoude’s opponent in…

His Majesty, A. P Ataisigwung,  Uboon Owawa of Ayama Community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, has commiserated with the people of Opobo Kingdom on the demise of their former monarch, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja. ‎ ‎He said although it’s a wrong way to start the year but noted that death is a necessary end and a call everyone must answer. ‎ ‎ ‎King Owawa said  it was very painful that the late Amanyanabo is taking a bow when his fatherly advice is needed the most especially from the people of Opobo kingdom and Rivers State. ‎ ‎…

President Bola Tinubu has been applauded for putting Nigeria on the path of sustainable development. ‎ ‎He was also commended for fashioning appropriate diplomatic, economic and military instruments of power for protecting national interests and tackling domestic challenges. ‎ ‎The commendation came from the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Hon Felix Aganbi. ‎ ‎Aganbi in a New Year message applauded President Tinubu for creating an investment-friendly climate. ‎ ‎‘’President Bola Tinubu is addressing the nation’s key issues’’ ‎ ‎He praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, for his vision, efficiency, transparency, doggedness and commitment to…

By: Prof. O. Igho Natufe, President General, Okpẹ Union (World Wide) January 1, 2026. Introduction: Fellow Okpe Citizens I greet you all. Ekpako mẹ, mi di ghwẹn. I bring you fraternal greetings from the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpẹ Union. It gives me profound joy and a sense of civic responsibility to issue this *NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO OKPE NATION* on behalf of the NEC and the world wide membership of the Okpẹ Union. First and foremost, we give thanks to God for his blessings and guidance as we successfully navigated our…

By: Ehichioya Ezomon “There must be an end to litigation” is a fundamental legal principle meaning, “legal disputes cannot continue forever, ensuring finality, preventing abuse, and conserving resources, often enforced through doctrines like res judicata, which stops re-litigating the same issues once a final judgment is made,” an AI Overview notes. Hence, there’s finality when the Supreme Court, as the highest arbiter in litigation, gives its verdict in a case that traverses the courts. In other words, “there’s no appeal” against a judgment by the apex court. But dissatisfied litigants, failing to get the Supreme Court to reverse…

The Tekena ThankGod Ikpaki Fiundation has gifted Christmas palliatives to no less  than one thousand widows cutting across three local councils of Rivers State. ‎The palliatives distribution cut across the nine clans of Kirikese nation in Ogu/Bolo, Okrika and parts of Port Harcourt City Local Councils. ‎Speaking at the outreach , Executive Director of the Foundation, Tekena ThankGod Ikpaki, who is also the chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) Rivers State branch, said the three days programme  was designed to address the urgent needs of widows and other vulnerable persons, especially at a time when many were struggling to…

By Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt All is now set for the inaugural meeting of the Rundele High School Agba Ndele Old Students’ Association (RHSANOSA). The maiden meeting of the association is scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the conference hall of the institution, Rundele High School Agba-Ndele in Rundele Kingdom, Emohua local government area of Rivers State. Administrators of the Association, Dr. Daniel Agbovu and Mr. Boniface Agwa, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday said the meeting promises to be a historic and memorable event that would  bring together old friends, classmates, and associates…

NLNG has held a symbolic sendoff ceremony in Abuja to mark the end of the tenure of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Mshelbila, who departs the company after more than four years of transformative leadership. Following the approval of the NLNG Board of Directors, Engr. Adeleye Falade has been appointed as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. He will assume duties in April 2026. Engr. Falade will join NLNG from Brunei LNG, where he has been serving as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Mshelbila leaves the Company on 31st December 2025 to assume the position…

By Emmanuel Kanayo (Plain Truth Newspaper) The Obio/Akpor and Etche Local Government Councils are making progress in resolving a longstanding land dispute, following a crucial security meeting at Obio Akpor Council Secretariat. The meeting, attended by stakeholders, including the boundary adjustment commission, police force, and community leaders, aimed to establish clear boundaries and curb land grabbing and criminal activities. Iriebe Community, a key player in the dispute, has been urged to remain patient as the process unfolds. Council Secretary, a renowned lawyer, assured the community that justice will prevail, stating that “the wheel of justice drives slowly…

….Organizes 2nd Festival of Food Art and Culture By Emmanuel Kanayo (Plain Truth Newspaper) Ulakwo-Umuselem, Etche — The Paramount Ruler of Ulakwo-Umuselem, His Royal Highness Eze Dr. Ken Nwala, KSC, JP, Onye Ishi Agwuru III of Etcheland, has once again showcased the rich cultural tapestry of the Etche people at the 2nd Edition of the Etche Festival of Food Art and Cultural Exhibition held at his palace today. The event, which brought together prominent dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and residents, featured a vibrant mix of traditional wrestling, dance competitions, student outreach programs, and a food art exhibition that highlighted the…