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A Testament of Selflessness Guided by Humility and Love for Humanity: The Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Example By Niger Delta Progressive Alliance Certain moments in the chronology of a community transcend the ordinary passage of time, embedding themselves within collective consciousness with the gravitas of historical import. These are occasions when society collectively pauses, draws breath, and acknowledges that an occurrence of profound consequence has unfolded in its midst. December 7th, 2025, stands as precisely such a watershed moment. Its significance derived not from theatrical display or calculated political spectacle, but from the substantive gathering of citizens…

‎…Says Tinubu’s Return Bid Doomed , Lauds Amachi’s Legacies ‎By: Bethel Toby ‎A  stalwart of the African Democratic Congress(ADC) in Rivers State, Hon Obijuru Saturday Uwa, has affirmed that the party is fully prepared to contest and win the 2027 presidential election. ‎ ‎Speaking with newsmen recently in Okpontu-Ndoki Community, in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state on the party’s readiness for the polls in 2027, among other state and national issues, Uwa asserted that, “Our commitment to national transformation is basically rooted in strengthened structures, expanding grassroots networks, and the rising demand for competent leadership across Nigeria.…

Some Landlords in Port Harcourt have expressed worries over possible collapse of some newly constructed internal roads following poor drainages, appealed for government intervention. ‎ ‎The Landlords under the aegis of ‘Rumuokania 11, New Layout Landlords Association by Location, Ada George, Port Harcourt’ made the appeal at a media briefing  in Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎ The group’s Chairman, Mr Joel Gbandi, who read the the appeal noted with dismay the adverse affects of a  blocked water canal on the newly constructed  Rumuoke/Pipeline Internal Roads. ‎ ‎The blockage he said if not quickly addressed would expose affected areas to erosion and…

The Rivers Alliance, a respected civic focused organisation in Rivers State, has again restated its firm and unshaken support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ‎declaring readiness to stand behind him should he decide to seek a second term in office. ‎ ‎This position was made known in a statement issued by Evans Osi, who explained that Governor Fubara’s achievements in improving security, enhancing public welfare, and fostering sustainable development are evident across the state. ‎ ‎Osi expressed concern that only a few days after the Rivers State House of Assembly controversially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, the…

By Paul Williams In the face of mounting insecurity in the country, non-governmental organization, OLEGH Centre for Community Development, has organized a one-day training on security awareness and early warning signals for civil society actors, community people and journalists in Rivers State. The training, tagged Security Training, Early Warning Signs and Audit, organized by OLEGH with support from Both ENDS, held on December 5, 2025 in Port Harcourt, came days after five students of the Rivers State University were abducted by gunmen. Executive Director of OLEGH, Henry Eferegbo, painted a sad picture of the security situation in the…

BMGS BORI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Birabi Memorial Grammar School (BMGS) Bori Alumni Association Inc. has announced plans for its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), inviting members and the general public to participate in the event. According to the Association, the AGM is scheduled to hold on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the BMGS Avenue, Bori, Ogoni, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The President of the Association, Prof. Emmanuel S. Eneyo, expressed delight at the upcoming gathering, noting that it provides an important platform for members to review progress, strengthen unity, and chart new…

By Mandy Willy ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command demanding the arrest of Khana Local Government Chairman, Thomas Bariera, over the alleged disruption of a prayer meeting in Bori. ‎ ‎The demand was contained in a communiqué released after an emergency stakeholders’ meeting held on December 2, 2025, in Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎The group said, individuals acting on the instructions of Chairman Bariera allegedly invaded and forcefully dispersed a peaceful prayer session organised by Dr. Douglas Fabeke. The group said attendees were subjected to intimidation, harassment, and…

By: Pius Dukor ‎ ‎ ‎As social vices such as examination malpractices, cultism and hooliganism continue to ravaged some secondary schools in the State, the President of Divine Elects  Sapphires Club, Mr. Samson Oboro has tasked students to emulate Jesus Christ. ‎ ‎Speaking to students of Community Secondary School Nkpolu-Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt,  Mr. Oboro explained that they were in the school to support the students educationally ahead of their Annual General Meeting AGM. ‎ ‎He maintained that it was imperative to assist the students through educational support but most importantly their attitude is far too important as students. The…

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, has charged Auditors in the Rivers State Civil Service to be proficient in discharging their duties. ‎ ‎Dr Anabraba stated this today in Port Harcourt while declaring open a Two-Days capacity training workshop tagged; ‘Auditing for Impact: Current Strategies for Detecting Emerging Cyper Crimes and Implementing Budget Collaboration in Government MDAs,’ for Auditors in the State. ‎ ‎The SSG noted that it is essential that auditors are not just ICT compliant but also know the intricacies of auditing, accounting and ICT inter-connectivity to not be left behind by technological advancement.…

Tonye Orabere  ‎ ‎Port Harcourt Arsenal Community says arrangements have been concluded to hold the maiden edition of its Football Fans Fiesta, (FFF) on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz Wine bar, GRA, Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎The coordinator of the  Arsenal fan base in Port Harcourt Ugochukwu Oputa said the event will be one the programmes to mark the group’s Christmas activities. ‎ ‎Oputa disclosed this while speaking to sports journalists shortly after Chelsea FC forced Arsenal FC to a one all draw at Stamford bridge on Sunday, in Port Harcourt,  saying that the programme was aimed to bring about…