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The leadership of David Theophilus Briggs (DTB) and AKULGA Patriotic Front (APF) in ward 14, Obonoma in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area has congratulated Chief (Hon) David Theophilus Briggs, and Barr. Emmanuel Frank Fubara on their appointments as chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) and Commissioner for Finance respectively. In a release made available to the press, Chairman and Secretary of DTB, Hon. Walson Macphalin Agu and Comrade Miller Micah Amanabo, described their appointments as a testament of hardwork and determination to serve, adding that words are inadequate to describe the qualities of the duo, “who are…

The joy of Oganuzo Chidera knew no bounds as he was bestowed with an Award of Excellence by the Niger Delta Media Forum for the “outstanding leadership and business prowess he has exhibited over the years as a leading player in the maritime sector of the Nigerian economy.” Chidera, who is the chairman and chief executive officer of Odest Global Resources Ltd, a leading shipping and clearing company in the country which has its head office in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital was honored, according to the organizers, in recognition of his outstanding commitments and contributions to the growth…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. John Alla, has commended the governor, Senator Douye Diri, for investing in grassroots sports development, noting that the initiative has contributed to the promotion of peace in the state. Allah said promotion of sports tourism fosters peaceful coexistence in a destination, inculcating peaceful values like fair play, respect, and teamwork in the citizenry, which contribute to a more peaceful and inclusive society. Speaking with newsmen after watching the finals of the 6th edition of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, christened ‘Prosperity Cup’, at the Samson Siasia Sports Stadium on…

By Young Erhiurhoro I have done a publication on the above subject sometimes ago. Interestingly, it generated a very hot debate and criticism especially from the Evwreni people, querying me why I said, Unenurhie is senior to Evwreni. Some even went to the extent of threatening to arrest me, with the police, and charging me to court for writing such an article. Yet, in all the threats, harassments, embarrassments and humiliations from these people, I am perturbed or moved from expressing the pains and agonies of the Unenurhie people to the world. However, without claiming to be a prophet, Unenurhie…

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Save speculations, it’s difficult to determine who – between the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and court-reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu – was the target of an armed attack about the entrance of the Benin Airport, in Benin City on Thursday, July 18, 2024. However, it’s not as difficult or farfetched to decipher the motive for the attack: It’s for the possible elimination of one or both of the high-profile political figures that will surely determine the crucial governorship…

The organizers of the foremost prestigious award platform in the Niger Delta, the Bayelsa Media Network Award (BMNA), have nominated Ayason Auto Services as the ‘Best Automobile Engineering Company of the Year’. Project Manager of BMNA, Mr. Blessing Mathew Ozegbe, disclosed this during a tour of facilities at the company’s headquarters, opposite Gamag Filling Station, Ede-Epie, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. According to Ozegbe, Ayason Auto Services was nominated for the award based on its integrity, credibility and the high quality services rendered to customers, adding that the company has distinguished itself, owing to the caliber and professionalism of its staff. He…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Olorogun Simon Ighariemu, popularly known as ‘Ovie-Edjo 1,’ has ended the seven-day festival to honour the Ohor eponymous deity of the Unenurhie people, with a call to Christians and traditional worshippers to tolerate one another and show love in whatever they do as the true images of God they are. The religious event, which gathered many traditional worshippers from within and outside the community, including the Ohor adherents, featured various religious activities, such as paying of vows by members, offering of prayers by the chief priest, sharing of testimonies and other remarkable activities. In a…

Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has denied reports that he has proposed payment of N80,000 as minimum wage for workers in the state. Governor Fubara, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, described the report as false and misleading. He advised the general public, and particularly civil servants in the state to beware of such fake news circulating in an online media platform. The statement reads: “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to claims circulating in an online media that His Excellency, the Governor…

By Amraheobu Ile Experience they say, is the best teacher. Passion is developed by certain interests formed from personal experience. In most cases, what we experienced in life, in our formative years shape our attitude and focus in life, no matter what we become in future. Such experiences stick and become part of our lives. Such is the case of an Enugu State-born United States based Miracle Nnaji.Nnaji had a horrifying disaster experience when she was just 6 years, as a torrential rain, coupled with a raging storm ravaged her home when she was with one of her siblings, Bonnie…

Former Chief Whip in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Jonathan R. Obuebite, has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, governor of the state and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on their victory at the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory had earlier dismissed an appeal filed by Chief Timipre Sylva, candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), challenging Diri’s victory in the November 2023 governorship election. Hon. Obuebite, in a congratulatory message, said, the ruling emphasized the need for unity and cooperation among all candidates for the betterment of Bayelsa State. Dr…