Author: admin

Emma Sunday Rear Admiral Ebiobowei Zipele has officially taken over as the new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) of the Nigerian Navy. Zipele took over from Rear Admiral Robert Obeya, who bowed out following a major shake up in the Navy that saw the redeployment of 65 senior officers approved by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas. Rear Admiral resumed office as the 41st FOC of NAVTRAC on Thursday after a brief handing and taking over ceremony at the Command’s Headquarters at Ebubu in Eleme local government area of Rivers State. In…

A one day sensitization on Disease Prevention and Treatment Project tagged PAD-A Girl Child Project organised by members of Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Rumuogba Golden District 9141 Nigeria held in two private schools, Lindengates School Academy and Venocrest Secondary School both in Eneka in Obio/Akpor LGA Rivers State in partnership with two interact clubs to mark the International Day of the Girl Child has been successfully concluded with a charge on female students to always  maintain cleaness at all times. ‎Delivering some brief health talk at the two schools visited, both the Medical Practioner Rotarian Dr. Atiemie Braide-Lolomari and…

By Paul Williams The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service RIRS) currently generates 70% of its monthly revenue from Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deductions. Ignatius Chukwu, Regional Editor of BusinessDay, however says the RIRS can generate more revenue if allowed the autonomy granted it by the law establishing agency. He was speaking at the Tax Conference, ‘Taxing the Future,’ organised by the Chartered Institution of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in Port Harcourt on October 14, 2025. Chukwu said the law establishing the RIRS grants it autonomy in its exercise of tax administration, as well as a 5% operations fund to deploy…

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Saturday, November 8, 2025, is ‘Election Day’ in Anambra State, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that “all is set” for the governorship ballot in 5,718 of 5,720 polling units (two units are without registered voters), 326 wards in 21 local government areas, and 24,000 ad-hoc personnel to deploy statewide for a smooth conduct of the poll. During a “readiness assessment visit” by a delegation from the INEC headquarters in Abuja, the National Commissioner supervising Anambra State, Dr. Kenneth Ikeagu, noted that as of Sunday, October 26, the commission had “achieved 99%…

The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the eradication of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against women, girls and other vulnerable persons. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking in Port Harcourt during an advocacy visit on 16 Days of Activism on the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, from the Centre for Gender, Conflict and Development Studies, University of Port Harcourt, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba stressed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is interested in the welfare of women, and will continue to uphold the constitutional duty to protect all persons, especially women and the…

—as PHCCIMA assures support ‎ ‎ President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Dr. Chinyere Nwoga along with past presidents and executive council members has commended the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Joe Johnson over what the termed his proactive engagement with the private sector in the State. ‎The PHCCIMA leadership made the  commendations during a courtesy visit by Mr. Johnson to the Chambers corporate headquarters in Port Harcourt. Speaking during the visit, the commissioner harped on the critical needs for public-private partnerships to transform the state into a vibrant commerce hub.…

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) is taking proactive measures to restore portable drinking water to Gwara and other neighbouring communities. HYPREP made the remark in Port Harcourt during a Press Briefing with journalist after the news of collapsed water facility in Gwara community on Monday. ‎ ‎HYPREP Legal Adviser and Vice Chairman of Investigative Committee , Barr. Ichibor Gowon stated that they are  deeply disturbed by the collapse of the overhead tank at the newly commissioned Gwara Water Station in Khana LGA. ‎ ‎Gowon explained that in hearing the news of collapsed water, the  Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator…

The Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, Mr. Andrew Aye,  has on behalf of Management and Staff appreciated the state government for hosting a successful 14th Annual Thanksgiving. ‎ ‎In a statement, Mr. Aye who also joined Bayelsans to thank God at the  Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene, Yenagoa ,said that with the level of peace and development being enjoyed in the State, there is every reason to appreciate God. ‎ ‎He said with the massive support being enjoyed, culminating to the achievement recorded by the state’s young athletes at the recently held National Youth Games in Asaba, amongst other events,…

The immediate past Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, Sir Braveman Wodi has commended the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN for its professional reportage of various sporting activities in the country. ‎ ‎Sir Wodi gave the commendation after receiving the SWAN Diamond Award in Abuja, the nation’s capital, in recognition for his immense contribution to the development of sports in Nigeria. ‎ ‎He noted that he was shocked by his nomination even after retirement from the civil service as Director of Sports, stating that he was elated that his little contribution towards the development of sports in the…

By Our Reporter  The African Climate Reality Project (ACRP) convened a pivotal workshop at the Federal Government College, Rumuokoro, with a call to build community resilience through climate education and targeted tree planting initiatives. The event, themed ‘Building Community Resilience Through Climate Education and Tree Planting,’ brought together environmental activists, government agencies, and community members to chart a sustainable path forward against environmental threats like erosion, flooding, and gas flaring. Mr. Smith Nwokocha, Country Mentor for the African Climate Reality Project in Nigeria, in his remarks, outlined the workshop’s dual mission. He stated that the event was designed to…