The National Association Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Rivers State has resolved to work with the committees set up by the state governor, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Wike, for accreditation and approval of private schools in the state. The state president of NAPPS, Chief (Hon) Victor Green made this assertion …

… As Uwheru Chairman Emerges President By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The JB Hotel along Nickton Road Kpansia was filled to rafter as sons and daughters of Urhobo residing in Bayelsa State with their well-wishers gathered to witness the inauguration of an executive council that will pilot the affairs of the …

Worried by the intimidating number of abandoned Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) projects dotting every part of Niger Delta, with Bayelsa topping the chart, a group under the aegis of Ijaw Monitoring Group (IMG) and Niger Delta Peace Advocacy (NDPAG), have joined other voices to warn against “sponsored campaigns” for …

… Aluku Dynamics Mauls Igbogene 5-0 By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State deputy governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (retd), has described sports and football in particular, as a sure means of curbing youth restiveness. The deputy governor stated this while flagging off the third edition of the Governor Seriake …

The founder and general overseer of the Royal Church, Port Harcourt, (aka Chinasa Nwosu Ministries), Bishop Apostle Chinasa Nwosu, clocked 60 penultimate week and was celebrated at the church headquarters in Port Harcourt. Speaking to newsmen at the event, Apostle Nwosu admonished his members to always emulate his steps and …

The Pillar of Freedom International Ministry over the weekend held her 5th anniversary in Port Harcourt, with the theme: ‘Uncommon Grace.’ General Overseer of the ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Okorie, a man of God under the discipleship of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, said uncommon grace is God’s unmerited favour and His goodness …

Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth, Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and GLA have organized a one-day workshop to build the capacity of journalists practicing in Rivers State on effective reportage of the environment. The training, co-ordinated by The African Citizens’ Initiative for Rights and Development (ACIRD), and held on last week in …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Mrs Williams Koroye mother of a five year old girl kidnapped by an acquaintance simply identified as Ahmed on Thursday said that her baby remained in captivity after a ransom demand for N1 million was met  The toddler, Peace, was abducted at their residence in Akemfa …

Members of the Nigeria Association of Social Workers on Tuesday staged a sensitization march on the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital to educate the masses on how to end violence against women and children in the state. Members of the group, who moved from Yenagoa-Mbiama road to the Government …

Participants at the Palm Oil Stakeholders Forum in Port Harcourt have been enjoined to rediscover opportunities inherent in the industry to boost Nigeria’s economy. The call was made by Chief Nabil Saleh, president of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, at the forum organized by PHCCIMA in collaboration with major …