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By Dave Ikiedei Asei In the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War, the Akassa clan played a transformative role in rebuilding the country’s social fabric through sports. The conflict had scattered youths across various communities, but the resurgence of sports provided a vital platform for reconciliation, unity, and social reintegration. Sports became more than recreation — it evolved into a vehicle for healing, bonding, and national cohesion. Recognizing this unifying potential, the federal government introduced key initiatives aimed at rehabilitation and social harmony. These included the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NIFEST), the National Sports Festival, National…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. A statement from the office of the Special Adviser, Information And Strategy, to the President, Bayo Ononuga stated that Professor Don Baridam, has been appointed the as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the university while the former Rivers State Commissioner for Education under former Governor Nyesom Wike, Professor Chinedu Mmom, will serve as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the university. Baridam, a Professor of Management…

The contractor handling the construction of the Isaka Landing Jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State have been directed to increase his efforts as regards the project delivery. This directive was handed over by the Administrator of the Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Tamunobipiboye Thompson Isodiki, KSC when he undertook an unscheduled visit to Isaka. Engr Isodiki said, “I am not happy with what I see on site about the on going construction of the Isaka Landing Jetty”. The Administrator further said, “I cannot make any comment about the project unless the drawings are sent to my…

It was a moment of celebration when delegation from Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria NDMPN visited Kingzy Foundation Complex, corporate head office of Mireva Medical Services and Diagnosis in recognition of excellent service delivery to humanity. In his statement of purpose, Amb. Joseph Asomeji who is the Convener of Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria told the awardee that they were at his office in complementary to the report of their assessment team who carried out secret investigation on the contributions of the organization and that of its Founder/CEO not only in the medical profession but also his philanthropic…

Members of Rivers Angels Supporters Football Club has expressed their profound gratitude to the Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admin. (Rtd.) lbot- Ete Ibas for appreciating the State athletes with cash rewards, most especially, Rivers Angels football club that did the state proud in winning the Nigeria Women Federation/President Cup finals played in Abuja against the Nasarawa Amazons. Making this known in a Telephone interview in Port Harcourt recently, the Chairman of the Rivers Angles Supporters Club, Hon. Innocent Ajaelu remarked that it was a thing of joy seeing the SOLAD coming out to do the needful expected of a good…

The popular approved school playground in Borokiri Port Harcourt was the ideal place to be last Saturday July 26, 2025 as five notable All Stars International Football Clubs in Port Harcourt came out with their best element to engage in a high profile novelty match put together by members of Crystal All Stars FC targeted at celebrating one of their own, High Chief Dr. Otonye Obom (Agba Wariboko 1) who has successfully retired from public service. Call it a carnival of football match if you like considering the number of All Stars team that were on parade on that penultimate…

By Mandy Willy A Customary Court sitting in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State has adjourned to 8 August, 2025, for ruling on a suturari application in the ongoing inheritance dispute between Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs, widow of the late High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs, and his son, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs. Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs had approached the court in suit DECC/RS/11/2025, seeking a determination based on Kalabari native laws and customs, questioning whether Seinye Lulu-Briggs is entitled to inherit from her late husband. He claimed she failed to observe the traditional mourning rites, including being by her husband’s bedside and wailing…

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his huge support for the programme’s peacebuilding process in the Niger Delta. Otuaro spoke on Wednesday while delivering his remarks at the opening ceremony for the second batch of the Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training organised by the PAP for its stakeholders in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja. The first batch of the three-day workshop took place from July 16 to July 18, 2025. He attributed Tinubu’s firm backing of the programme’s peacebuilding initiative to…

Bayelsa State Government has assured that qualified applicants of the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise would be shortlisted for employment soon. The government equally noted that it would ensure payment of salary arrears of successful applicants who had started working with the Bayelsa State Post Primary Schools Board before the exercise was suspended some few months ago.. Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the assurance during a meeting with a delegation of the aggrieved prospective teachers in Government House, Yenagoa. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, urged the applicants to…

Patients in Bayelsa State were on Wednesday stranded as public hospitals in Bayelsa abruptly discharged patients as nurses across the country embark on a 7-day warning strike to press home their demand on issues affecting them. The strike action embarked on by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), affected the proper functioning of the public hospitals in the state in the early hours of the Wednesday, as union leaders were on ground to monitor compliance. When our correspondent visited the Primary Health Centre in Amarata Community, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, the ever busy health centre was…