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Non-governmental organization, Policy Alert, and four other organisations have commenced implementation of a project aimed at enhanced and sustainable service delivery, through increased domestic investment, for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions in five states – Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Imo. The project will be implemented by the Fund TB …

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the recent Supreme Court ruling, granting financial autonomy to local governments, as a welcome development and relief to state governments. He however expressed concern over its effective implementation and the ability of local councils to handle their financial responsibilities. Governor Eno …

•Targets 100% success, warns personnel against compromise Emmanuel Nlewedum, Port Harcourt The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, Commodore Desmond Igbo, has stated that there has been a drastic reduction in crude oil theft under his watch.Commodore Igbo, while addressing Journalists at the Base over the weekend shortly …

By Amos Odhe The King of Okochiri Kingdom in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM King Ateke Tom, has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, on the achievements recorded by his administration. He observed that Otuaro had quietly carried out well thought-out …

… Denies ‘Abandoning Iwo-Osogbo Road’ By Amos Odhe Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the sanctity of Oluwo of Iwoland as the consenting authority over the three local governments constituting Iwo zone, under the Iwo Traditional Council. This was as he restated his administration’s readiness to complete the Iwo-Osogbo road project. …

By our Reporter Senator Andrew Uchendu, formerly representing Rivers East senatorial district, and the former vice chancellor of the Rivers State University (RSU), Professor Simeon Achinewhu, have commended the election of Prof Emmanuel C. Emasealu as the new chairman of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Rivers State Branch …

By Kelechi Nwaucha Women, youths and chiefs in Okwuzi and Erema, two rural communities in Ogba/Ndoni/Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday became beneficiaries of a campaign against deforestation and its subsequent impact on climate change. The campaign, embarked on by Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, with …

… Hails Bayelsa Corps Members over ‘High Level of Discipline’ The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen YD Ahmed, has assured that security and welfare of corps members remain top priority of his administration. Brig. Gen Ahmed, who paid a familiarisation visit on Thursday to …

Indigenes of the Olugboboro community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have cried out over a massive leakage of crude oil from the pipeline operated by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NAOC, in the area. According to the Olugboboro indigenes, the spill occured about two months ago …

Following the 2024 flood warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the Bayelsa State Government has directed its agency for flood and erosion control to begin the process of identifying more higher grounds for flood relief camps across the state. The state government also asked the directorate to identify …