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  By Uwem Offon, Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved an extended allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, increasing their monthly pay from the state government to ₦20,000. This was one of the highlights of the …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Alhaji Aliko Dangote Foundation for complementing the state’s efforts at improving the welfare of the people, particularly the needy in society. Governor Diri gave the commendation at the flag- off of this year’s National Food lntervention programme by the Dangote Foundation, …

By Emma Sunday In a gesture aimed at supporting public safety infrastructure and enhancing the visibility of law enforcement presence, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Gateway, has commissioned a series of renovation and donation projects at the Mile 1 Police Station in Rivers State. The initiative, which marks the …

  By Paul Williams At least 200 volunteers, excluding comedians, support staff, vendors and ancillary service providers are expected to participate in bringing to life the 2026 edition of the Mayor of Pitakwa show held annually in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Experts say the comedy show, which has …

By Emma Sunday The Rivers State Police Command has declared two suspects wanted for violently assaulting the Sole Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor, which occurred on 20th June 2025, at the Council Secretariat, Ahoada East in the state. The suspects, Mr. Hector Ekakita, Chief Security Officer …

… Vows to Resign if Report did not Indict Amaechi’s Wife Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has begged President Bola Tinubu to release the report of the forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which he said indicted Mrs Judith Amaechi, wife of former Minister of …

•As Okochiri Allstars emerge champions Emma Sunday The Okochiri Allstars Football Club of Okrika, River State, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 edition of the Civil-military corporation novelty football tournament, held in commemoration of this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The tournament, organised by the 6 Division …

Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt   Following the recent reconciliation of the political quarrel between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has called for the lifting of State of Emergency imposed on the State. They also called for …

  By Uwem Offon, Uyo   Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has re-emphasized his commitment to rural development in the state, while flagging off the construction of the 12.5km Nung Ukim Ikono – Afaha Obio Enwang – Nung Udoe Itak Road in Uyo and Ikono local government …

  By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Leading journalists and media executives have resolved to seize the initiative of setting agenda for the 2027 political dispensation, insisting that it was part of the innate responsibilities of the media to do so. They agreed that the role of setting political agenda should …