The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, Nyerisi Eli Woji (Eze Woji XII), HM King Leslie N Eke, Eze Gbakagbaka, who is also Chairman of the Supreme Forum of Ikwerre Government Recognized Traditional Rulers, has condemned the alleged attempt by some youths, to lynch a food vendor at the …

By Ehichioya Ezomon In other climes, people learn from history. But in Nigeria, it’s history that learns from the people. No matter how unfavourable the precedent is – which should serve to guard against a recurrence – Nigerians will keep doing the same thing, and expecting a different result, as …

… Celebrates ‘Outstanding Nigerian Women’ The Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence (AWAGBV), a network of governmental organizations in Bayelsa State has celebrated outstanding and influential women who have empowered other women in society. The two-day event tagged ‘Cheers to Her: A Celebration of Women Empowering Women,’ saw women …

… SoE, Dangerous Precedent, Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy, Federalism The Kebetkache Lcadership School has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to immediately lift the state of Emergency placed on Rivers State, and restore democratic governance. In a release signed by the Director, Dr Emem Okon, the school …

As the advocacy for a transition to clean energy sources continue to generate debate and action across the world, non-governmental organisation, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has restated the need for communities in the Niger Delta to immediately key into the new system so as to save the lives …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has said that an Appropriation Bill for 2025 is being articulated to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure. He also said that the anticipated budget will cater to …

The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, is to begin its annual Press Week, with the theme, ‘Blue Economy: Starting Steps for Rivers State,’ on Monday, April 7, 2025. The event, which kicks off at the NBA Hall, opposite the City Council secretariat in …

The Movement for the Survival of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the National Assembly over the “swift passage and signing into law” of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Amb. Winston C. …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Founding Leader and Chairman of Delta APC Peace and Reconciliation Committee; Olorogun Otega Emerhor, has congratulated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising him as a pragmatic president that Nigeria needs. In a statement, Emerhor recalls his congratulatory message to the President …

A non governmental organization, Ogwus Youth Empowerment & Community Development Organization, has created a change and support system for the teeming youths in the Niger Delta region, through robust empowerment initiatives, aimed at “changing the wrong narratives of youths in the region.” Speaking with journalists recently in Port Harcourt, the …