The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on patent medicine dealers in Delta State to desist from selling unauthorized drugs and vaccines in their premises. The state coordinator, Pharm. Jude Ndekile, an assistant director stated this in Asaba while displaying some unwholesome products confiscated …
Read More »Customs, Onne Free Zone Partner on Service Delivery
The Nigeria Custom Service says it is ready to partner with other agencies of government, especially the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) Onne, in Rivers State, on improved and efficient service delivery for the benefit of investors and other stakeholders in the oil and gas industry. Comptroller General …
Read More »LG Congress, Demonstration of Internal Democracy in PDP – Obuah
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has commended “the successful conduct” of its local government congress held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, describing it as “another milestone in its quest to enthrone lasting democracy in the state and a demonstration of internal democracy in the party.” This followed …
Read More »‘PH Airport’s Modern, Int’l Terminal To Be Ready By Dec’
The new international terminal under construction at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa may be put into use before the end of 2017. This is according to the airport manager, Engr. Chigbo Nwobu, who spoke to Airport correspondents recently. Engr Nwobu expressed satisfaction at the rate work is going on …
Read More »Let’s Face It; Amaechi Can’t Be Rivers Governor Again
By Sotonye Ijuye-Dagogo When will this Amaechi Vs Wike narrative end? Would Amaechi’s name be on the governorship ballot again? Was Amaechi on the 2015 Rivers State governorship ballot? Would Amaechi become Rivers State governor again? I can’t just get it! Can’t Rivers people question the actions …
Read More »MOSOP Raise Alarm Over ‘Plots To Resume Oil Operations In Ogoni’
The president of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Comrade Legborsi Saro- Pyagbara, has raised alarm over “a grand plan by Shell Development Petroleum Company (SPDC) and Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) to clandestinely resume oil operations in Ogoni land.” The MOSOP President made this known during …
Read More »Ijaw Youths Berate FG On ‘Neglect Of N’ Delta Ports’
The national executive of the Ijaw Youth Council (Worldwide) IYC has berated the Federal Government over what is described as deliberate abandonment of sea ports in Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar, imposition of high tariffs and implementation of stifling policies aimed at sabotaging the economy and marginalizing the people of …
Read More »Towards 2019: I’m Not Leaving APC ~ Abe
By Joel Anaekwe, Port Harcourt Aftermath of last weekend’s ward and local government non-elective congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which further exposed the cracks in the party in Rivers State, the senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, Magnus Abe has said that no amount of …
Read More »Rivers Assembly: Court Upholds Anabraba as Minority Leader
A high court sitting in Port Harcourt has upheld the position of Hon Benibo Anabraba as minority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Justice C.D. Green of high court 20 at a ruling that lasted over 30mins ruled that the election of Hon Anabraba who represents Akuku Toru …
Read More »Kalu’s Brace Sends Rivers Angels Back To Top
In-form Patience Kalu scored twice to ensure Nigeria Women Football league Champions, Rivers Angels, edge visiting Abia Angels 4-1 in a Match Day 12 played on Thursday. The match played at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium saw the league champions produce a dominant display, scoring three un-replied goals with their visitors only …
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