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By Austin Orette Two sets of people settled in the Anambra-Imo River Basin. The dominant empire in the region at that time was the Benin Empire whose influence spread from present day Edo state to the Republic of Benin in the West and Onitsha in the East. The Nris were the first group of Igbo people that moved into the Imo River Basin. They are known to be highly spiritual and were involved in mathematics and astronomy. It is reported they are from the Nile valley civilization. They were peaceful. Later on, the Aros arrived and invaded the…

‎…Hails President Tinubu On Fubara’s Reinstatement ‎ ‎By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎A member of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners ( NUP), Rivers State Chapter, Mrs Georgia Donald Hart, has tasked government at all levels, especially the Rivers State Government(RSG), under the watch of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to place high premium on prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees, including an upward review of the increments in their current pension allowances. ‎ ‎Speaking with PH Mundial recently in Port-Harcourt on the poor spate of payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees by some state governments in Nigeria, Hart posited that…

By Amos Odeh. ‎ ‎This edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA) has been boosted by the addition of the SDD Prize for News Editor of the Year category, bringing to four the categories endowed in the name of the  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri. ‎ ‎In the last three editions, the governor had supported the BMA and endowed three other categories, namely SDD Prize for Newscaster of the Year, SDD Prize for Presenter of the Year, and the SDD Prize for Reporter of the Year. ‎ ‎Winners in each category will get a N500,000 cash prize and…

Residents of Artebor Briggs/Dominion Assembly road in Akenpai Community of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, have contributed money and mobilized manpower to prepare higher ground in preparation for the impending flood. ‎ ‎The self-help project spare headed by Mr. Victor Owubou, is said to be effort by residents to draw the attention of government to their plight, while expressing their willingness to contribute to the effort government at all levels to alleviate the sufferings of Bayelsans. ‎ ‎According to Mr. Victor Owubou, an indigene of Toru-Orua Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the State, the first phase of…

By: Amos Odeh, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎ ‎Bayelsa State Government has urged the Inter-Agency Technical Committee set up by the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMFAC) for plotting of coordinates of crude oil and gas wells to be above board in carrying out its assignment. ‎ ‎The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call during a presentation of the state government’s position on disputed oil and gas wells at his office in Government House, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, described the Committee’s assignment as critical, and…

By: Amos Odeh, Yenagoa. ‎ ‎The Amadabo of Moko-Ama, HRH Moses Theophilus-Kenibara VII, has strongly condemned the recent murder incidents in Egweama and Beletiama communities in Bayelsa State’s Brass Local Government Area. ‎ ‎The victim, Mr. Collins Kuromo-Ayebaye, popularly known as Laku, was allegedly killed by Mr. Kina John, who is currently in security custody. ‎ ‎ ‎ Theophilus-Kenibara  expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved families and assured the people of Egweama and Beletiama that justice would be served. ‎ ‎ As the Chairman of Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs and Ijaw National Congress, Central Zone, he called for calm…

By Emma Sunday The Chairman, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, has announced the suspension of Saturday’s mandatory sanitation exercise in the state. Nwanosike made the announcement shortly after meeting with the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Thursday. Nwanosike, had on assumption of office as the RIWAMA boss last month, announced compulsory monthly sanitation exercise amidst public outcry against the approach. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, the RIWAMA boss said the exercise would not hold till further notice as the governor directed for adoption of a different approach. He said:…

By Ehichioya Ezomon Days after restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State, “busybodies” are honinig strategies to stir a crisis for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who endured a six-month suspension from office following President Bola Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency rule in Rivers on March 18, 2025. Against his declaration that “no sacrifice was too great to secure peace, stability, and progress of Rivers State,” critics are demanding two things from Fubara: disclose the terms of the “peace agreement” he reached with President Tinubu; and take legal action to reclaim the six months he lost to the…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Belburge International Limited (Custom Bonded Terminal/Warehouse), Amb. Dr. Nwagbo Eberechukwu Barnabas has congratulated Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Mrs. Ngozi Odu, as they resumed office from their six months suspension, after expiration of the emergency rule in the state. Speaking with Journalists in Port Harcourt on the sideline of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Amb. Barnabas, popularly known as “Dr. Banny”, who doubles as the CEO of Roseluxe Hotel Limited and the Irish Homes Limited (a real estate firm), also welcomed members of the Rivers State House of Assembly back to duty and…

The Community Development Committee Chairman (CDC) of Rumuolugwu Community in Eneka clan in Obio/ Akpor local government Area of Rivers State, Comrade Chika Christian Dede has been honoured with an award of excellence for his visionary leadership style. During the award presentation which held in his community town hall, Chairman of the League of South South Media Professionals, Comrade Bartholomew Ndubuwa said the recipient was chosen among the lot because of his visionary leadership style and prudent management of community funds. Comrade Ndubuwa lauded him for putting the development of the community first before himself.…