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By Ehichioya Ezomon An Esan proverb says, “You don’t ask a sensible child to leave a smoke-filled place.” Another idiom says, “A person does not see dirt and allow it to enter their eyes.” If that happens, in both cases, it means the child or person has no common sense, or that something is wrong with them. As confusion reigns in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over zoning of its presidential ticket to the South or North of Nigeria for the 2027 General Election, a recent controversial meeting of the party in Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital city,…

•Trains 20 PWDs cluster leaders By Emma Sunday As part of efforts to intensify it’s advocacy on Disability Inclusive Governance (DIG), in Nigeria, The All-right Foundation (TAF) Africa, has trained 20 cluster leaders of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on state budgetary process and inclusive budgeting principles. The leaders were trained during a capacity building workshop on disability-inclusive budgeting and budget analysis for disability cluster leaders in Rivers State. Speaking during the workshop, Senior Programme Officer of TAF Africa, George Anwayi, said the workshop which is one of the activities in the Disability Rights Funded inclusive governance project in Rivers State,…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Following the sustained record of increased oil and gas production in recent times, stakeholders from pipeline and crude oil host communities have urged the Federal Government to expand the security contract of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL. PINL is the surveillance contractor in charge of the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP, which criss-crosses the four states of the Niger Delta, namely Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo and Abia States. Stakeholders of the TNP while speaking at the September engagement held on Thursday in Port attributed the increased output in oil and gas production to the positive impact of…

By Mandy Willy The indigenous communities of Afor Clan in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State have raised alarm over an ongoing pipeline project by Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd., describing it as illegal, unsafe, and a violation of their constitutional rights. Despite widespread community opposition and pending legal proceedings, Sterling Oil has proceeded with laying a pipeline through residential areas, farms, and near critical infrastructure, including’s the only health Delta State I can send me your choice to.the Afor region. Community leaders warn that the development poses grave environmental risks, threatens biodiversity, and endangers…

By Mandy Willy Two 10-year-old innovators from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have made Nigeria and Africa proud by clinching the Grand Prize at the 2025 Technovation Global Summit (Beginner Division) with their revolutionary mobile app, “StayWoke”. The girls, Akachukwu Blessed Nwachukwu and Ifunanya Gabriella Okoye, developed StayWoke an AI-powered application designed to combat drowsy and distracted driving. The app integrates facial recognition and voice interaction technology to monitor drivers in real time, sending timely alerts to help prevent accidents. Praised for its affordability and potential to save millions of lives, StayWoke stood out among over 3,200 technology solutions submitted by…

In a bold step towards improving reproductive health and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Council in Rivers State has flagged off the 2025 World Contraception Day at the historic Alapu Council Hall, Nkoro. The event with the theme; “A Choice for All, Freedom to Plan, Power to Choose,” underscored the right of every woman to access accurate information and safe, evidence-based family-planning services. Delivering the opening address, Barr. Lydia James, wife of the Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro LGA, thanked God for the opportunity to launch such a life-saving programme and commended her husband for prioritising public health…

The Boyloaf Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for the promotion peace and values of tolerance, respect and empathy among the youths in the Niger Delta especially the boy child. The foundation, dedicated to non-violence advocacy and the protection of the boy child, in partnership with Miss Peace Organisation and with the support of the Bayelsa State Government, brought children and other stakeholders together to celebrate the International Day of peace with a theme, “Little Hands Big Dreams”. The childern showcased their talents in arts, poetry, speech-making, Afro dance, drama, catwalk for peace, paintings, music, among others. The event,…

Operatives of the tactical squad of the Operation Puff Adder of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested the suspected killer of 42 years-old Estate Agent, Richard Ekpebu. The deceased Estate Agent, Richard Ekpebu, was abducted and murdered on the 24th of July,2025 with his body dumped in a bush along the new Otuoke road near Bayelsa Palm. The suspected killer identified as George Idumangi, hails from Ogbia Local Government area and claim to be a member of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) worldwide.He was arrested in Lagos while attempting to procure an International Passport at the Immigration office. It…

The Bayelsa State Government on has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of an Egweama Indigene, Mr Collins Kuromie-ayebaye at Beletiama community in Brass Local Government Area of the state. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the condemnation at an emergency meeting with community stakeholders from Beletiama and Egweama, security agencies as well as government functionaries in Government House, Yenagoa, over the sad development. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Doubara Atasi, Senator Ewhrudjakpo, condoled the bereaved family, describing the murder of Mr. Collins, popularly known as Laku, as barbaric and provocative. The…

The sudden order closing down Bori Main Park by Hon Nwidum Sunday Alias “uncle” the councilor representing ward 13 in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State is causing pain to commuters and residents of the area. This is even officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NUTRW, led officers of the Nigerian Civil Defense Corps to shutdown business activities in Bori Main Park on alleged order from above. It was gathered that residents of Bori are still wondering what must has been the reasons for such a decision, without interfacing with them. When this reporter inquired from…