By Kelechi Nwaucha As the world marks the World Water Day, non-governmental organisation, OLEGH Centre for Cornmunity Developrnent has drawn attention to the unhealthy volume of lead contaminated water sold in sachets, popularly known as ‘Pure Water,’ on the streets of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Briefing the press …

… Introduce Urine Test Kits to Mothers By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A group, the Girls Empowered for Change Foundation has launched the anti-illicit drugs campaign and abuse in communities in Bayelsa State, urging women to monitor the drug-use status of their children through periodic urine tests. The Girls Empowered for …

… Thumps Up NDDC MD, Ogbuku The member representing Ogbia Constituency two in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief) Godknows Obein, has commended the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area, home town of the Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt In a series of operations conducted from March 17 to 24, 2025, troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army destroyed 19 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspected oil thieves, as well as confiscated over 138,000 litres of stolen products. These feats were achieved while the troops …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Whether they expected it or not, members of an amorphous coalition of opposition politicians, with the declared aim of removing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu from power in the 2027 General Election, met the first disappointment in their chosen path on Thursday, …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Conflicting reports are emanating from Soku, in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State where it has been reported that a gas explosion has occurred. This report is coming less than a week after two similar incidents happened, one on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has said the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State deserves to produce a governor in the state. Senator Okpebholo made this known during the 67th anniversary of Ayakoro Annual Festival, EYAL OBEYIN …

By Ike Wigodo The FaceCare Foundation has raised alarm that 19 years after the Rivers State Persons with Disability Welfare law was signed, the law only exists in name but not in effect. The Executive Director, FaceCare Foundation, Ndireke Andrew Essie who made this known, said it is unacceptable that …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Following the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, the leadership of the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has charged the Sole Administrator in Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd) to prioritize the restoration of peace …

The Rivers State governor, Sir (Dr) Siminalayi Fụbara has been commended over his leadership style, “especially his peaceful disposition and that of maturely displaying extreme restraint in the face of obvious provocation and even his calm reaction to the judicial manipulation to shove him out of office.” A stalwart of …