All Progressives Congress’s front-line governorship hopeful in Rivers State, Tonye Cole says, if given the mandate in 2019, his first task would be to unite Rivers people and restore peace in the state. Cole, who spoke in a recent interview with news men at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa …
Read More »Eni, UNDP Partner on Sustainable Energy, SDGs in Africa
Energy major, Eni SpA, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have joined forces to improve access to sustainable energy and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. The partnership is the first of its kind between UNDP and a global energy company. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
Read More »Goi: Community Without Crude Oil, Yet Sacked By Pollution
By Joel Anekwe For the Goi community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, their plight can aptly be described as a wicked twist of fate, as the river that had hitherto been their source of sustenance, wealth and pride, suddenly became the source of their worst …
Read More »Rivers Auto Dealers Lament Low Sales, Seek Government Patronage
As economic hardship continues to bite harder, the Motor Dealers Association of Nigeria, Rivers State chapter has cried out over low sales and fears of business closure, describing their sector as one of the worst hit in the country. The state chairman, Hon. Edyson Umeh who made these known while …
Read More »Soot: 5m Rivers Citizens On Death Row ~ Campaigners
By Joel Anekwe A coalition of civil society organizations campaigning for an end to the generation of soot in the Rivers State atmosphere has warned that the over 5 million people living in the state are on death row. This follows reports that there is a link between …
Read More »Tonye Cole To Attract Investors, Empowerment Of Rural Populace
By Joel Anekwe Tonye Cole, a front-line governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has said he would leverage on his business contacts to attract local and international investments to the state if elected governor in 2019. He also promised to …
Read More »Security Votes: Report Uncovers $670m Unaccounted Funds, As Stakeholders Kick
By Joel Anekwe Stakeholders on Friday called for abolition of security votes from the Nigerian government structure, arguing that associated corruption fuels increased insecurity, with increasing funding by government. They called for relentless advocacy to end secrecy in defense and security spending in Nigeria. The stakeholders made of …
Read More »Rivers APC Crisis Worsens As Factions Sell Nomination Forms
By Joel Anekwe The crisis rocking the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to worsen as two factions of the party engage in the sale of nomination forms to candidates for the 2019 elections. Briefing journalists on the progress of the sale of …
Read More »Navy Inducts 1,103 Sailors To Boost ‘Operational Efficiency’
By Joel Anekwe The Nigerian Navy has inducted a total of 1,103 sailors into its service to complement the joint military operations in the North-East, Niger Delta and Gulf of Guinea. Minister of Defence Mansur Dan-Ali announced this over the weekend at the passing out parade of Batch …
Read More »Diete-Spiff, King Jaja To Celebrate UN Peace Day
The first governor of old Rivers State, now Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, HE King Alfred Diete-Spiff, the chairman of the Rivers State council of Traditional Rulers, King Dr. Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V, and former vice chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Simeon Achinewhu, are …
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