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By Emmanuel Ovundah The Rivers State government has announced the immediate cancellation of the recent recruitment exercise of staff into the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt. A statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom said cancellation of …

… Says Port Harcourt Ring Road’ll Transverse 6 LGAs By Emmanuel Ovundah, Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said his administration will be signing the contract for the construction of the single biggest project that will be undertaken by any State Government in Nigeria. Governor Fubara in …

By Ehichioya Ezomon An Esan proverb says, “It’s in the mouth of an elder that the maize is strong.” That’s, it’s an elder – with farming experience – that can decide if the corn is mature to harvest.  Figuratively, though, only the bold, courageous and unwavering can broach what the …

By Amos Odhe Organisers of the Nigeria National League 2023 Super Eight Playoffs have given an assurance that all the clubs competing will be given fair and best officiating as the competition kicks off at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. At a media briefing and draw ceremony held at the …

A Community Citizens’ Jury, sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, has identified over 15 cases of environmental degradation and oil pollution brought before it by impacted community members from the Niger Delta region. The sitting, which took place recently at the instance of Kebetkache Women Development and Resource …

By Amos Odhe The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has directed the managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku to continue to oversee the affairs of the commission until a new board is constituted by President Bola Tinubu. This directive was contained in a letter …

… NDDC, North-East Dev Commission, CBN ‘Fingered’  By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A transparency group, the League of Nigerian Democrats (LND), has raised alarm over alleged looting spree embarked upon by officials of the ministries, departments and agencies following last week’s announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the freezing of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called for an amendment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in order to address the flaws in the legislation. Governor Diri said the review would go a long way in tackling the ongoing crisis between oil companies …

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the state-owned Ibom Air as the dominant and most preferred airline in the nation. This was as the airline marked the fourth anniversary of its commencement of commercial operations. In a released by his chief press secretary, Ekerete Udoh, …

… As Environmental Management, Protection, Forestry Bills Underway  By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has said it is committed to mitigating plastic caused environmental pollution and others so as to secure, safe and protect the state’s environment. Governor Douye Diri made this commitment on Thursday during the 2023 …