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… Varsity Holds 5th Combined Convocation  By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa  A hostel project, awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) at the Niger Delta University (NDU) since 2014, and now allegedly abandoned, has become a source of consternation to the university, as it is “turning into a monument that …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Mr. Irorohwo Goodluck Oyibokure, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart from Uwheru Ward in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has dismissed fears by some that it was too early to discuss matters pertaining to the 2023 general elections, noting that, “it’s never too …

… Names SSG, Chief of Staff By Amos Okioma Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has appointed the executive editor/editor, TheNiche Newspaper, Oguwike Nwachuku, as his chief press secretary/media adviser. The governor also named Barrister Nnamdi Anyaehie, chief of staff; Cosmas Iwu, secretary to the state government (SSG) and C.O.C Akaolisa, attorney-general. …

By Joel Anekwe  The Rivers State Government has begun a significant step towards increasing investment in its economy with Governor Nyesom Wike inaugurating the Rivers State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC). Inaugurating the council at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike said that the council is …

By Joel Anekwe  Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on traditional rulers in the South-South region not to allow militants to dictate what happens in the leadership of their communities. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, …

By Our Correspondent For the first time, the people of Abua/Odual ethnic nationality in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State have marked the passage of their political hero, late Chief (Barr) Akeodi Sunday Oyaghiri, fourteen years after with a plea to the political leaders in the area to emulate …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri An Urhobo-born international marathon runner, Mr. Princeton Akpojaro, who is based in London, United Kingdom, has planned the second edition of the 10km road race for students of public secondary schools across Delta State to hold at Ughelli township stadium and at the Delta State capital, …

By Ukandi Christopher An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt Rivers State has dismissed a suit brought by Heineken Lokpobiri, a former minister of state for Agriculture, challenging the emergence of David Lyon as the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Heineken Lokpobiri had approached a Federal High …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Following a tip off, operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command, in collaboration with the vigilante of Okutukutu community, Yenagoa, arrested four suspected cultists on January 10, 2020, at about 0530 hours, for allegedly initiating minors into cultism. The suspected cultists include; 29 year-old Godbless Jackson, …

… PHEDC Regrets Impact on Economy, N16.6bn Debt By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government on Wednesday evening resolved the rift between Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) which led to power cut since December 23, 2019. Mr Kenedy Olorogun, chairman, Central Zone of the …