By Austin Orette   While Africans opine about imperialism of the west and others, the least talked about and the most lethal of all the isms, is the imperialism of religion in African society. We can criticize our tribes; we can criticize our politicians and politics but the moment …

  By Bon Peters   The Coordinator of Customs Zone C, Port Harcourt Zonal headquarters, Assist Comptroller General (ACG) SK Dangaladima has paid a visit to the Customs Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, as part of his tour of commands …

  By Uwem Offon, Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved an extended allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, increasing their monthly pay from the state government to ₦20,000. This was one of the highlights of the …

  By Our Reporter    It was a soul-lifting experience as the Rivers/ Bayelsa Division of The Salvation Army joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate the 160th Founder’s Day in grand style at the Port Harcourt Central Corps Hall from Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6, 2025. With thousands …

  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Osere DENCO Integrated Services Limited, Comrade Dennis Osere, has said that his philanthropic gestures are aimed at improving the wellbeing of the poor and vulnerable in the society. He made the declaration after receiving an award as the ‘Most Distinguished Philanthropist Man of …

  By Paul Williams At least 200 volunteers, excluding comedians, support staff, vendors and ancillary service providers are expected to participate in bringing to life the 2026 edition of the Mayor of Pitakwa show held annually in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Experts say the comedy show, which has …

  By Bethel Toby   Lassa Fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa, especially Nigeria. It is transmitted primarily through contact with urine or feces of infected multi-mammal rats, or human body fluids Despite its annual out-breaks, especially in Nigeria’s dry season (November and April), it continues …

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the tragic killing of Bright Nda Owhor, a member of its Port Harcourt Branch, who was reportedly shot down on Saturday June 5, 2025. Sources said he was shot by yet-to-be identified persons while coming out of a …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon    In my Monday, June 30, 2025, copy entitled, “Questions over PDP’s June 30 NEC meeting,” two posers stood out from the public spat involving stakeholders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the 100th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled for June …

  By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A) has conferred on the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Americas Limited (PINL) Osahon Okunbo, with its Leadership Award. The award was in recognition of “his numerous positive strides in piloting an effective …