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By Bon Peters The Federal Operations Unit Zone C Owerri, of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has intercepted contraband and unregistered products with a Duty paid Value (DPV) of over N505 million. Addressing a press conference in Benin, the Edo State capital recently, the Controller, FOU Zone C, Comptroller BA Balogun, said, the briefing was aimed at informing the public about the recent milestone successes, that the Federal Operations Unit Zone C Owerri has achieved. He said the Federal Operations Units (FOU) Zone C, Owerri has continued to work “as a unit, team, and family, particularly in…

By Onyebuchi Nelson Igbogidi As the world shifts towards a more sustainable energy future, the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid has become a pressing concern. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power offer a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels, but their integration into the grid poses significant challenges. In this article, we will explore the challenges and solutions for integrating renewable energy into the grid, ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future. The integration of renewable energy sources into the grid is not without its challenges. Some of the key challenges include: Renewable energy…

… Exonerates Coach Chelle  Following the crushing defeat suffered by the CHAN Eagles at the hands of the Sudanese team in the ongoing African Nations Cup, a renown football pundit in Rivers State has exonerated the Eric Chelle-led coaching crew from blame. Chairman of Crystal All Stars International FC of Port Harcourt, Amb. Joe Cole, said the defeat did not come to him as a surprise. The competition was designed for football players in Africa plying their trade in their home leagues. Speaking exclusively to our reporter in Port Harcourt, Cole said he was not surprised, because Nigeria “has…

By Onengiyeofori Princewill The Coordinator, Quest For Growth And Development Foundation, Mr Smith Nwokocha, has urged the multi-national companies operating in Nigeria to switch from Fossil Energy to Renewable Energy that is environmentally friendly. He said the impact of the multi-nationals still operating on Fossil Energy has made communities loss their lives and source of livelihood. He made this remark at the just concluded town hall meeting during the Africa Week of Action, held at Umu-Agbna Town Hall in Erema Community, Egi Clan, Ogba Egbema Onelga (ONELGA) Local Government Area of Rivers State, to promote Energy justice and…

Emma Sunday The leader of Association of Niger Delta Upland Communities in Rivers State, Isa Muhammad-Obiri has blamed Nigeria’s Economic challenges, and sufferings experienced by citizens on alleged marginalisation of Rumuekpe, one of the major oil producing communities in the Niger Delta region. Muhammad-Obiri made the claims on Thursday while addressing Journalists on the state of affairs in Rumuekpe community, in Emohua local government area of Rivers State. He regretted that Rumuekpe despite hosting the biggest oil manifold in Nigeria and their contribution to nation’s economy, the community have been denied basic amenities such; good hospital, education, electricity amongst others.…

A youth leader, Comrade Imeabe Saviour Oscar says his life is being threatened over his position on the recent appointment of Emmanuel Deeyah as Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP. Oscar who is the Global President of Ogoni Youths Development Initiative had a few days ago, issued a statement rejecting the appointment of Deeyah as HYPREP BOT Chairman. Oscar and his group through the statement restated their believe in the former HYPREP BOT Chairman, Dr Mike Nwielaghi, and called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the appointment. However, Oscar in another statement on Wednesday…

By: Mandy Willy About 1,500 students of the Rivers State University (RSU) have applied for the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), while 10 local government areas in the state have so far benefitted from the LIFE-ND programme introduced under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was disclosed during a one-day sensitization campaign organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation at the Federal Secretariat, Port Harcourt. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, represented by the Head of the Information Centre, Port Harcourt, Gabriel Obokuru, said the sensitization was…

By Mandy Willy The Hoscom Bulk Retailers Association of the Port Harcourt Refinery has expressed disappointment over the recent visit of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bayo Ojulari, to Rivers State without a stop at the Port Harcourt Refinery. In a statement, signed by the association Executives, High Chief Sunny Nkpe, Dr Joseph Obele, Comr. Emmanuel Inimgba, Pastor Tekena Ikpaki, Dickson Obelley, described Ojulari’s decision to visit the Nigeria LNG facility in Bonny while ignoring the refinery as “a slap in the face” to the workers and management of the refinery.…

The Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri has urged Corps members to render service to their host communities with the consciousness that they are patriots on national assignment. Gov. Diri, who was represented by his Executive Assistant on NYSC Matters, Dr. Wisdom Poyeri during the 2025 Batch B, Stream 1 closing ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, also urged them to face the service year with patriotism, dignity and commitment as their actions and omissions can make or mar national development. While charging them to exhibit commitment and diligence, avoid…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said Bayelsa State can comfortably host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The NSC Director-General, Mr. Bukola Olapade, stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa, with a delegation that included Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and former President, Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Chief Solomon Ogba, former Nigerian long jump record holder and Olympian, Yusuf Alli, Director, National Sports Festival, Mrs Oparah Thecla, and Sports Medicine Consultant, Dr. Oyudo Paul. Olopade said the team was in the state to inspect facilities before announcing the 2028 sports festival host.…