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  … Calls for its Urgent Review By Bon Peters   Stakeholders at the Eastern ports have said the planned adoption of the Electronic Truck Call System by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is capable of crippling business at the ports and Oil and Gas Free Zone The stakeholders under …

… Ijaws can’t Save Eggs in one Basket ~ Okaba   By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa   President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Professor Benjamin Okaba has advised the South-South zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, who is also Caretaker Committee chairman of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa   Baring any last minute change in date, the Barr. George Turnah-led Caretaker Committee of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has indicated its readiness to unveil a new secretariat for the party. The leadership also said new entrants into the party …

  Nigeria’s gas company, NLNG, has relaunched one of its key economic empowerment programme, formerly known as Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES), in a bid to spur the growth of small businesses and further empower youths within its over 110 host and pipeline communities in Rivers State. Now known as Vocational, …

  Members of the National Assembly from Rivers State and loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term come 2027. The National Assembly members who are all members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, said their decision to support …

  Abe, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Parry Saroh Benson, described the move as a signal that Nigeria’s democracy is actually stronger under the APC led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said democracy is strong where every citizen is allowed true freedom of association, and freedom of …

Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, defied an armed attack by persons suspected to be sponsored political thugs, who fired gunshots into the crowd during a pro-Wike rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State to scare invited guests and party faithfuls. The ceremony was intended to …

  By Bon Peters    The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) in Rivers State has again made history, successfully hosting the largest vessel to ever berth at the Onne Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), the Kota Carum. The milestone event occurred on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, further underscoring OMT’s growing prominence as …

  By Henry Ovie   The senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday earned praise from North Central women for her bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. “Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a symbol of courage and determination. We are incredibly proud of her.” The women also …

  By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt   The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas Rtd on Tuesday met with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rivers State Chapter, appealing to them to play a pivotal role in fostering peace, reconciliation, and stability in the state …