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By Uwem Samuel, Uyo    The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has restated his commitment to accelerating the development of rural communities in the state. Governor Eno made this known on Wednesday during the commissioning of a Model Primary School in Okopedi, Okobo Local Government Area. Represented …

…. Describes it As Illegal, in Bad Faith By Constance Meju (National Point Newspaper)   As some Nigerians question the presentation of the 2025 Rivers State budget by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a direct usurpation of state powers, leading good governance advocate and executive director of Pilex Centre …

A suit challenging the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State has suffered a setback at the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt after it was transfered to Abuja Division. The matter with suit number FHC/PH/53/2025, instituted by a Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Samuel Amatonjie, against President Bola …

By Paul Williams Stakeholders in the Niger Delta say oil multinationals divesting from onshore holdings have legal and moral responsibility for the clean-up of polluted sites in the region if the buyer of the divested entity cannot pay. Members of communities impacted by pollution from crude oil exploration and international …

The acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt (IAUE), Prof Okechuku Onuchuku, has explained that out of the 1500 vacancies available for employment in the institution, 1100 were earmarked for academic positions, and 400 were for non-teaching positions. This explanation comes against the backdrop of a …

By: Amos Odhe. Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has again accused Senator Ajibola Bashiru of deploying fake news as a tool to attack the state government. “We put it to the opposition scribe that Governor Adeleke never sack any teachers or health workers. The former administration a …

By Emma Sunday Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army  have recovered over 700,000 Litres Stolen Products, arresting 38 Suspects. The recent feat followed intensified crackdown against crude oil theft and associated crimes across the Niger Delta Region. The operations, according to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, …

By Emma Sunday The Administrator of Emohua local government area of Rivers State, Barr. Franklin Ajinwo has assured the people of Oduoha Ogbakiri in Ogbakiri community of improved electricity distribution to improve living conditions of residents. The Emohua LGA Administrator who made the promise while playing host to the Oduoha Ogbakiri …

…Charges State NSF Contingent On Podium Finish By Amos Odhe,Yenagoa. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced cash gifts for wrestlers from the state in the Nigerian team to the recent Under-20 African championship in Morocco. Governor Diri, who received the young wrestlers inside the Executive Council Chambers …

…As Ikuli hails Diri’s Developmental Strides By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The Management of the Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited (BEC Ltd), has assured that it is intensifying efforts in the installation of the newly acquired 60mg Gas powered plant to ensure uninterrupted and stable electricity supply in the State. Engr. Olice …