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By our Reporter Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Pa Edwin Clark, who turned 97 on Saturday. Governor Diri in a congratulatory message said for decades, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and Senator had remained a consistently frank voice on issues bordering on national development. The Bayelsa governor, who praised the elder statesman and nationalist for not sitting on the fence at times of great moral and political crises in the country, noted that Pa Clark’s courage and consistency were great inspiration to younger generations of leaders and activists. He…

.Seeks Citizens’ intervention .Demands increased budgetary allocations for education Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of allegedly instigating a fresh crisis in public universities.The Port Harcourt Zone of ASUU made the accusation during a press conference at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), over the weekend.Reading a press statement on behalf of the union, the Port Harcourt Zonal Coordinator, of ASUU, Comrade Stanley Ogoun, accused the government of systematically crippling and weakening public universities in the country to assert it’s economic dominance.Ogoun also accused the Nigerian ruling class of working…

… As Fubara Earmarks $10m to Boost Agric Value Chain By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has said that the reason why Nigeria has witnessed minimal foreign direct investments (FDI) in the past ten years is due to poor governance of the country by politicians. This was as the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, disclosed that his administration has earmarked about $10 million in the 2024 fiscal year to boost agriculture value chain in the state. Moghalu who was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony of…

By our Reporter The Bayelsa State Government has said it will intensify its urban renewal and development drive to modernize the state capital, Yenagoa, and quality of life of its residents. Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, deputy governor of the state, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) at the Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday. He said although Bayelsa lost the golden opportunity of carefully planning the city of Yenagoa from the onset, the Governor Douye Diri-led Prosperity Administration will prioritize the planning of the capital in line with global best standards. Senator Ewhrudjakpo…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II on his reinstatement as the 14th Emir of Kano. He said that he received the news of the reinstatement of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with great excitement, particularly coming at a time Khalifa Sanusi II was in the state to add impetus to his administration’s initiative to reshape the economic trajectory of the state. News of Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement broke while he was in Port Harcourt as a keynote speaker on the Day-2 of the…

Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Federal Government has emphasized the need for port activities to be automated using modern technology to reduce human contact and eliminate illegal activities at the ports. Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah stated this during his two-day working visit to the Eastern Ports in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Mr. Akutah emphasized that automation of Port activities will make for efficiency and reduce time wastage. “We are preaching the message for Port automation. So when we automate our systems, I believe that mostly human contacts will be reduced. We’re not…

By our Reporter Bayelsa Queens’ head coach, Domo Okara says his side will continue to improve as the ongoing Nigeria Women Premier Football League (NWFL) Super Six in Yenagoa progresses. The Prosperity Girls are currently first on the log with 7 points after three games, winning two and a draw, followed by Edo Queens on six points while Rivers Angel in third position with five points, two draws and a win in the same number of games. Bayelsa Queens spanked Confluence Queens of Kogi 2-0 on match day three of the Super Six having started on a shaky note. Zainab…

By our Reporter Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday applauded men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force for exhibiting professionalism and effective synergy with other security agencies in the discharge of their duties in the state. Senator Diri represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the commendation when the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South-South geo-political zone, Daniel Pedro-Sokari paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Yenagoa. The governor expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Police and other security agencies particularly for their pivotal role in the 2023 November 11 Governorship…

By Mandy Tina Chukwumuenya Solomon Ojobah, a student of Niger Delta Science School (NDSS) in Port Harcourt, has achieved an impressive score of 361 in the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. This outstanding feat has brought pride to his family and community. Chukwumuenya, who recently emerged among the top 10 in the Rivers State Rotary Einstein Science Challenge in Port Harcourt, hails from Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. Speaking on his son’s achievement, Dr. Lucky Ojobah, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku., said Chukwumuenya has a history of academic excellence, as he…

By Mandy Tina A mental health expert, Stephanie Yinkere, has advocated for a bill to be passed at the National Assembly prohibiting underage children from buying particular drugs or alcohol for their parents or guardians. Yinkere, who is the Lead Mental Health counselor, Wumsy Cares Foundation, stated this in an interview with our correspondent, while marking the International Boy Child Day with students of the Community Secondary School, Okuruma, Port Harcourt. She emphasized that sending children to purchase alcohol and certain drugs from the counter exposes them to drug addiction and alcoholism. The Mental Health counselor urged federal lawmakers to…