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How Wike Turned Rivers State Into A Battleground

By: David E. Oguzierem   Rivers State today looks like a state under siege. A place once known for political depth, confidence, and institutional strength has been dragged into prolonged instability and needless confrontation. The crisis in Rivers has not merely dented our reputation; it has diminished it in the …

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NLNG Announces Opening For Entries For Nigeria Prizes

‎… With focus on AI, Poetry, Documentary making. ‎ ‎By: Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has announced the opening for entries for the 2026 cycle of the Nigeria Prizes Awards. The announcement, which was made by the Nigeria Prizes competition said entries kicked …

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PAP Distributes Additional 900 Laptops To Scholarship Beneficiaries

The Presidential Amnesty Programme has distributed additional 900 laptops to its scholarship scheme beneficiaries studying in Nigerian universities in the third batch of the exercise within the country. ‎ ‎The institutions include two partnering institutions–Nigeria Maritime University and Admiralty University of Nigeria, and three non-partnering schools–Dennis Osadebey University, Southern Delta …

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The Political Crossroads of Rivers State: Fubara, Wike, and the Battle for 2027

Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s re-election bid in 2027 faces a critical test as the ongoing primaries reveal a deepening rift between his camp and that of his political godfather-turned-rival, Nyesom Wike. If Wike-backed candidates dominate the primaries—a scenario allegedly encouraged by President Bola Tinubu’s directive—Fubara’s grip on the party machinery and …

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My Heart Aches, Says Gov Diri In Emotional Tribute To Late Deputy

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, fought back tears as he paid an emotional tribute to his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at a Day of Tribute organised by the state government in honour of the deceased.   Speaking at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall …

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