Commuters along sea routes in Rivers State have been offered a ray of hope as the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has launched a ‘Passengers Liability Assurance Scheme.’ The scheme, an Initiative of the union’s national executive, led by its President General, Francis Bunu Abbey, is to ensure that …

  By Gloria Ngozi Udofia   Rivers State has long stood as a politically significant part of Nigeria. However, recent events have placed her in the spotlight for unsavoury reasons. A deepening internal crisis among top political figures has raised concerns not just within the state, but across the country. …

  As Nigeria prepares to commemorate the historic June 12 Democracy Day a day that symbolizes the nation’s enduring struggle for democratic governance the Gokana Coalition is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seize this symbolic moment to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to democratic values by restoring full democratic governance …

  Dignitaries from all walks of life attended the chieftaincy installation of Chief Justice Silas T. Okujagu as the Head of Chief Tamunodiepiriye Family Group of Houses in Okujagu Community of Kirike Kingdom in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The event featured various traditional dances and display by …

  By Uwem Offon   In a period of time when political defections are rather dismissed as opportunistic or self-serving, Pastor Umo Eno’s reported shift from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) warrants a more nuanced examination. This is no ordinary political maneuver. Rather, it …

By Ehichioya Ezomon    Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly extended his executive tentacles to the Delta State House of Assembly, where he barred journalists from coverage of the midterm report of his administration’s stewardship since May 29, 2023, when he took office to steer the ship of “The …

By Paul Williams Non-governmental organisation, Quest for Growth and Development Foundation has taken the campaign for an end to plastic pollution to schools and markets in Rivers State. This was as the globe celebrated the World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, with the theme: ‘Ending Plastic Pollution.’ Coordinator of …

By Paul Williams As the Niger Delta grapples with impact of oil pollution, non-governmental organisation, OLEGH Centre for Community Development, has drawn stakeholders’ attention to the equally harmful incidence of air and plastic pollution in the region. This was as countries across the globe marked the World Environment Day on …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt.   Efforts by the Federal Government to restart crude oil production in Ogoniland, with capacity for 200,000b/pd, has received a boost as Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited PINL on Thursday midwifed a peace deal among warring factions of the very important crude oil community. The peace …

  Chairman of ANLCA, Onne Seaport chapter, Chief Ifeanyi Isikaku (Onwa), has said that the maritime activities going on at Onne Seaport, Rivers State, have been underreported by maritime media practitioners covering the port. The Chairman, who made the disclosure in an interactive meeting with maritime media practitioners operating at …