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By: Pius Dukor ‎ ‎As gender-based violence, inequality, injustice and obnoxious societal norms continue to threaten humanity. The Executive Director of Value Rebirth and Empowerment Initiative (VREI), Amb. Edewor Egedegbe said, the Male Feminist Network is more than a project but a movement that seeks to reshape mindsets, challenge harmful norms , and promote equity , fairness and justice for all. ‎ ‎The Executive Director made the remark in his welcome address at the Male Feminist Network ( MFN) Training of Trainers in Uyo, the Akwa State capital.He explained that by engaging men as allies and advocates the society can…

By: Mandy Willy  ‎The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI), Dr. Fabeke Douglas, has announced the suspension of all public activities by the organisation following what he described as unresolved security concerns surrounding a planned attack on his office. ‎ ‎Dr. Douglas made this known in a statement issued in remembrance of November 10, a date globally recognised of the execution of environmental rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders. He said he would commemorate the day privately by engaging with selected diplomatic leaders outside Nigeria to further promote the ideology of…

A well-known vocal football pundit and successful business mogul in the state, Chief Christopher Okonkwo is sounding very optimistic on the chances of Super Eagles of Nigeria to beat the panthers of Gabons in the forthcoming playoff of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Fielding questions from our reporter recently in his office in Port Harcourt, Okonkwo said that his optimism stems from what he has seen of the improved performance of the Super Eagles team from their last three qualifying games. “No doubt, the Eagles players must have come to realise what they will gain from World Cup if they…

An elderstatesman, Chief Christopher Okonkwo has expressed happiness over the return of the suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara back to the Brick House. Speaking in an exclusive interview shortly after his arrival from overseas, Okonkwo remarked that it was not in doubt that the suspension of Governor Fubara was not only embarrassing to the entire Rivers people but an unconstitutional act, saying Fubara did not commit any serious offence that would warrant such a punishment. “Honestly, Governor Fubara is loved by the good people of Rivers State, following his style of governance that is very transparent, though he was…

U and C MICROFINANCE BANK LTD has been recognized as the Most Distinguished Corporate Organization of the Year 2025 by the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria (NDMPN) for its outstanding service delivery in finance and allied services. The NDMPN acknowledged the bank’s prudent management of funds, breaching of employment gaps, and humanitarian services, hence the honour. Coordinator of NDMPN, Amb. Joseph Asomeji in his speech said the award was a testament to the bank’s commitment to excellence, customer relations, and corporate social responsibility. Asomeji explained that “NDMPN is a non-governmental organization known for distribution of exercise books to pupils,…

‎I witnessed, how a fallen colleague was lowered into the mother earth. We all present had bidden one way painful good bye. Yet, there was no response. The priest did the ritual earth to earth, ashes to ashes and soul of departed rest in the bosom of the Lord. We sorrowed over it but we could not query God. ‎We are sojourners on earth and one fateful day, we will give an account of our steward to the Almighty God. ‎Late Sir Onyema Cidius Obioha had paid his compulsory due. We are all waiting for our turn. Sir Onyema Cidius…

By Our Reporter In a thought-provoking keynote address that set a new standard for youth policy direction, renowned strategy leader and Chief Solutionist of D’Consiglories LLC, Ambassador Blessing Fubara Snr, delivered a call for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s youth development framework. The call was made during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Commissioners Forum held in Abuja. Speaking before Commissioners of Youth Development from across the federation, Ambassador Fubara commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as “a bold national call to action for translating policy vision into measurable, people-centered outcomes.”…

By Our Reporter In a bold push for self-reliance, and local content development, Collective Power Limited, a surging Port Harcourt-based energy solutions powerhouse, is lobbying for targeted government policies to curb imports of certain levels of energy-solution equipment, paving the way for a homegrown manufacturing renaissance in Nigeria’s power sector. ‎Oghenetega Ekpamaku, Managing Director of the company, underscored the urgency during an exclusive interview  after the grand unveiling of the company’s state-of-the-art operational facility in Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎”A strategic policy framework would unlock our indigenous expertise, supercharging local content development and propelling industrialization free from…

By Our Reporter In a thought-provoking keynote address that set a new standard for youth policy direction, renowned strategy leader and Chief Solutionist of D’Consiglories LLC, Ambassador Blessing Fubara Snr, delivered a call for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s youth development framework. The call was made during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Commissioners Forum held in Abuja. Speaking before Commissioners of Youth Development from across the federation, Ambassador Fubara commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as “a bold national call to action for translating policy vision into measurable, people-centered outcomes.” He emphasized…

As the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality commemorates the 30 years of the killing of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni elites by the General Sani Abacha military junta, and four prominent chiefs at Giokoo in Gokana Local Government area of Rivers State, the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, has called on the people to be united in the pursuit of their aspiration. President of MOSOP, Professor Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu stated this at the a memorial lecture in honour of the Ogoni 13 held in Port Harcourt. Wai-Ogosu said Ogonis should use the day to sober-reflect on the…