By Williams Okoro The Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, has condemned comments made by the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminilayi Fubara, during the launch of projects in Ahoada and Etche. Describing it as a display of political naivety, Engr …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Hon Daniel Igali, has eulogised the importance of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to the development of sports across the country. Daniel Igali made the assertion during the Bayelsa 2024 SWAN Week awards night to conclude the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the installation of closed-circuit surveillance cameras to cover parts of Yenagoa in order to boost security and crime prevention in the state capital. The project, which entails the installation of 200 new cameras and the revamping of 50 …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Dr. Alaye Tari Theophilus has advocated for True Federalism. Dr. Alaye made the demand during the 26th anniversary of the Kaiama Declaration while addressing the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House Port Harcourt. …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The acting governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of families of fallen heroes in recognition of their selfless contributions towards the security, peace and development of the state and nation. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on …

By Aherhoke Okioma, Yenagoa There is a grand plan by staunch loyalists, associates and friends of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to shut down Rivers State particularly, Port Harcourt, the capital city, in celebration of his birthday. The loyalists were said to …

The Director, Rivers State Multi-Door Courthouse (RSMDC), His Worship, Victor E. Nweke, has advised residents of the state to take advantage of the multi-door court to resolve their disputes and conflicts, pointing out that the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) option saves time and cost, and also enables amicable dispute resolution. …

Marine engineers and naval architects across Nigeria gathered in Port Harcourt on Monday, December 9, under aegis of the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), to explore ways to achieve the $44 billion projected as maritime sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP). This is as …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A 22-year old man, identified as Godwin from the Elebele Community of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has stabbed his mother to death following alleged failed attempts to use her for ritual purposes. The alleged killer-son, according to community sources, returned to the community …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Chief Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State on Monday inaugurated a 9-man committee to investigate issues surrounding the arson attack on the party secretariat along PH-Aba expressway in the early hours of October 5, 2024. The inauguration of …