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…Declares Immediate Action on Secretariat Renovation Plan ‎ ‎By Mandy Willy  ‎ ‎ ‎Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost in Monday’s fire outbreak that affected a section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎The governor, who visited the site on Tuesday for an on-the-spot assessment, described the incident as unfortunate but reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and welfare of workers. He also announced the **immediate activation of the planned comprehensive renovation of the State Secretariat. ‎ ‎“It is really unfortunate, but we give God…

The Bayelsa State Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity has warned corps members against involvement in illicit drug trade and drug abuse, saying the NYSC uniform is not a guarantee against arrest and prosecution. ‎ ‎Mrs. Okpalifo, who was  represented by the Camp Director, Sir  Anumaka Raymond Kennedy  during the 2025 BATCH B, STREAM 2  participants rally against Drug Abuse at the permanent Orientation camp in Kaima, Bayelsa State urged corps members to shun all forms of drug abuse and drug related crimes. ‎ ‎He said, as future leaders, drug abuse can ruin their…

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa.  ‎ ‎It was celebration galore last weekend as leadership and members of the Bayelsa West political family as well as friends of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, converged on his Ofoni country-home to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee. ‎ ‎Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the occasion, Captain Matthew Karimo, noted that though belated, the Bayelsa West Political Family deemed it fit to identify with Senator Ewhrudjakpo on his 60th birthday, describing him as an illustrious son that has made the Senatorial District proud in various ways. ‎ ‎Captain Karimo, who stressed that…

By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎ ‎A prominent human rights activist and coordinator of a non- governmental advocacy group in Rivers State, the Centre For Good Governance Initiative(CEFORGI), Barr. Gerald Fynecountry, has cautioned politicians, especially members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other stakeholders for discriminating against the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as, ” very uncalled for in a democratic system”. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking with PH Mundial recently in Port-Harcourt on the need to back the Fubara- led government after  lifting the six months imposed emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu early this year, Fynecountry urged…

By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎A  medical consultant in Rivers State, Dr Ngozi Toby, has called for collaboration among civil rights organizations, corporate bodies, non- governmental groups and  other well- meaning individuals, including government at all levels, to massively support women and the vulnerable in the society. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking with PH Mundial recently in Port-Harcourt on the neglect of the women folk in government policies and programmes,  Toby stressed the need for improved collaboration with development partners in women empowerment, noting that the job should not be left with the government alone to handle. ‎ ‎ ‎She said that the…

Authorities of the National Youths Service Corps has said the  Skill Aquisation and Entrepreneur Development (SAED) programme for corps members during service year is an interventionist strategy to address graduate youth unemployment and enable corps members serve as opinion leaders in  matters of skills acquisition and wealth creation. ‎ ‎The Director, NYSC South South Area Office 1 described the NYSC SAED programme as a strategy of activating  the creative ability in graduate youths on national assignment. ‎ ‎The NYSC Director, South-  South  Area Office 1. Mr. Alao Oluwasegun , who made this known  during his official visit to the NYSC…

By Macderson Brown Austin Ezekiel-Hart, during the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State (imposed in early 2025 amid a political crisis, leading to the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (rtd) as Sole Administrator), faced significant pressures to compromise civil service due process and engage in actions that flouted established rules and ethical standards. Unlike some other Permanent Secretaries who aided or supported illegalities — such as undermining governance procedures and prioritizing political directives over legality, Ezekiel-Hart refused to yield. He stood firmly by his professional integrity, defending his superior (Governor Siminalayi Fubara) in a lawful and principled manner,…

‎. . . Presents Peace  Awards ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) led by Comrade Barinuazor Emmanuel has installed two prominent Ogoni kings, Mene Samuel Nnee, the Gbenemene Tai Kingdom and Mene Solomon Ndigbara, the Mene Bua Bori as its Grand Patrons. ‎ ‎The apex Ogoni youth group also bestowed Award  of Distinguish Service for Leadership and Unity and Distinguished Service for Peace and Development in Ogoniland on the two monarchs. ‎ ‎President of NYCOP, Barinuazor Emmanuel while installing them as Grand Patrons and decorating them with the respective awards at their palaces in Kpite…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly sworn in Permanent Secretary, Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart, to remain unwavering in professionalism, uphold the values of the civil service, and shun any act of illegality in the discharge of his responsibilities. The Governor gave the charge on Friday during the swearing in ceremony held at the Executive Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to due process and integrity, stressing that the civil service must remain the backbone of good governance. Reflecting on past challenges during the period of emergency rule, Governor Fubara lamented that some…

Stakeholders in South East and South South regions of Nigeria who met in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have expressed delight over the outcome of the recently concluded Highlife Legendary Concert and Awards organised by World Icon Enter10ment. The stakeholders, who cut across music and entertainment industries, entrepreneurs, religious and political divides, security chiefs and top dignitaries in the society, commended organisers of the event which they described as historic and awesome. The event, endorsed by the Chairman of Cubana Group of Companies, Dr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, also had top Nigerian musician, Chief Emeka Okonkwo also known…