…As Ikuli hails Diri’s Developmental Strides By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The Management of the Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited (BEC Ltd), has assured that it is intensifying efforts in the installation of the newly acquired 60mg Gas powered plant to ensure uninterrupted and stable electricity supply in the State. Engr. Olice …

…As Association Unveils Foreign Coach, Festival Squad By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. It was a joyous moment as stakeholders in the sports sector across the country converged on Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital to inaugurate a world class ultra-modern table tennis facility, the “Coastal Fortress”. The Coastal Fortress is a state-of-the-art …

…As Association Unveils Foreign Coach, Festival Squad By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. It was a joyous moment as stakeholders in the sports sector across the country converged on Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital to inaugurate a world class ultra-modern table tennis facility, the “Coastal Fortress”. The Coastal Fortress is a state-of-the-art …

…Calls for review of strategy By: Amos Odhe ,Yenagoa. A Security Consultant and Risk Management Expert, Veteran James Sunday has described as “disturbing and unacceptable” the recent cases of suspected Boko Haram militants attack on military checkpoints and Baracks in Borno and Yobe States and carting of away Billions of …

By Ehichioya Ezomon I’ve never dreamt, imagined or thought of the day Nigerian politicians – in desperation for fresh or renewal of elective mandates – would not only go after their political opponents and their children, but also encourage their own children to toe the same line. This is what …

In a bold move to inspire excellence, the Rivers State Government has announced huge cash rewards for its athletes competing at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged the Gateway Games 2024 taking place from May 16–30, 2025, in Ogun State. During a pre-departure rally at the Alfred Diette-Spiff Sports …

A non-governmental organisation, Safe Hands Hygiene Foundation, has taken hygiene education and resources to schools, markets, hospitals and communities in Rivers State in a bid to reduce “preventable diseases.” In collaboration with the Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Safe Hands Hygiene Foundation on May 5 organised an …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported that Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) in April 2025, marking a modest increase from 1.40 million bpd recorded in March, 2025. According to the regulatory body the April figure represents 99 per cent of …

A Gender and Human Rights defender, Mr. Josiah Egbilika has condemned the stigmatization of a deaf and mute child, who was brought to Azikiwe Police Division for safety, by some women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Egbilika said the “uncharacteristic act” by the women reveals the inhumane nature of the …

As workers all over the world marked this year’s International Workers Day on May 1, 2025, the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA) of Rivers State, Mr Michael Elenwo, has commended workers in Obio-Akpor Local Government Council for their support to the council administration led by Dr. Ndu Walter. He …