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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bayelsa State, through its Voter Education, Publicity and Gender Department (VEPGD), has fixed September 11, 2025, as the official date for the flag-off of its voter education road show. ‎ ‎The announcement was made by the Head of Department, Mr. Christian Utong, during a strategic engagement with accredited Voter Education Service Providers (VESP) in Yenagoa. ‎ ‎ The meeting brought together civil society groups, advocacy networks, and community partners committed to enhancing voter sensitization for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which runs from August 2025 to August 2026. ‎ ‎Utong explained that…

29 years after the creation of Opobo-Nkoro Local Government Council in Rivers State, Hon. James James has become the first Nkoro man to occupy the position of the LGA. ‎ ‎In a chat with newsmen in Port Harcourt, James described his election as the as historic  adding that his emergence was handiwork of God. ‎ ‎The new Opobo-Nkoro chairman expressed his determination to change the dynamics of governance in the area through diligent service to the people. ‎ ‎”I feel blessed and excited that history has been made in Opobo-Nkoro Local Government Area after over 29 years of creation. It…

By Tina Amanda ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Communities in Bayelsa and Delta States are turning to arts and culture as tools for peacebuilding, following a weeklong series of inter-communal solidarity events organized by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) from August 18 to 23, 2025. ‎ ‎The initiative provided inclusive spaces for dialogue and cultural exchange, helping communities address common challenges such as oil bunkering, artisanal refining, and cult-related violence longstanding issues that threaten peace and security in the region. ‎ ‎Speaking in Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, PIND’s Peacebuilding Manager, Dr. David Udofia, who represented…

The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep concern over the statistics recently released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). ‎ ‎In a statement signed by the State Director of Media, Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji (HOB), the party questioned the wide disparity between the number of online pre-registrants and those who have completed the mandatory in-person registration exercise in Osun State. ‎ ‎According to INEC’s figures, over 470,000  Nigerians in Osun State have reportedly commenced their registration online within two weeks. However, less than 600 registrants were…

Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Akuro Tobins has unfolded plans to construct a befitting mini stadium to promote grassroots sports development in the local government area. ‎ ‎ Tobin’s who spoke with newsmen in his residence in Okochiri town in the local government stated that he will use the opportunity of his re-election into office for the second term to promote sporting activities among youths in the area adding that youths in the local government has the potentials that can be harnessed to world class standards. ‎ ‎ The Chairman expressed his determination to laize with…

Traditional Ruler of Oyigbo Urban in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Kingsley Akobundu Worgu, the Ezeoha IV of Oyigbo Urban, has lamented the menace of flooding during raining seasons in the area. ‎ ‎Eze Akobundu who spoke to newsmen in his Palace in Oyigbo town on the challenges of the area, expressed dismay over the age long neglect of Oyigbo in the development plans of the Rivers State Government and appealed to state authorities to assist the people  to curb the menace of flooding which he said has been disturbing the area during rainfalls. ‎ ‎The Oyigbo…

Capacity building for Nigeria’s maritime sector receducationalst last Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as 39 young graduates underwent preliminary processes for cadetship under a Nigerian Content-Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) programme of Chevron Nigeria Limited and Intels Nigeria Limited. The NC-HCD initiative, patterned after the 60:20:20 Strategic Training Model of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), provides for sea time experience and Certificate of Competence (CoC) training, practical exposure, and real-time experience across multiple technical domains within the facilities of the of Lagos-based Stoilic Shipping Limited, a leading member of the International Maritime Professionals Association (IMPA).…

The Lord Mayor of International Association of World Peace Advocate (IAWPA), Amb. Apostle Francis Adegbonro Adekunle has stressed the need for everyone in the society to embrace peace at all times, having seen that it is the key panacea that could guarantee rapid development and maximum productivity. Amb. Adekunle who stated this during the official conferment of the prestigious Eminent Peace Ambassador’s Award on three Patriotic Nigerians held in Port Harcourt by the executive members of International Association of World Peace Advocate in line with the United Nations (UN) vision of recognition. He further, reiterated in…

By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja Despite past losses, PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC has reported a strong financial turnaround for the year ended May 31, 2025, with total revenue of N212.6 billion, a 40 percent increase from N152.2 billion in 2024. The company disclosed this in its newly released Q4 2024/2025 and Year Ended 31 May 2025 Financial Performance. The company’s financial performance showed a profit before tax of N16.7 billion in 2025 as against N122.5 billion loss recorded in 2024. It also reported a profit after tax of N10.1 billion this year compared to N90.3 billion loss recorded in…

Emma Sunday It was a night of amusement, emotions and eulogy as the World ICON Enter10ment platform at the weekend honoured and celebrated 12 highlife music legends for their contributions in the music industry and Nigeria at large through their music. The music icons, both living and dead were honoured and celebrated during the maiden edition of the South East and South South Highlife Legendary Concert and Awards night organised by the World ICON Enter10ment in Port Harcourt. Daily Champion reports that Jack West Omeodu, Chief Steven Osita Osadebe, Cardinal Rex Lawson, Victor Uwaifo, Gentle Mike Ejiagha and Celestine…