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By Aherhoke Okioma, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government and the Pharmacy Society of Nigeria, PSN, have expressed hope that they would continue to partner in ensuring professionalism in administering and getting the state rid of fake and unwholesome drugs. The duo made the pledge at the weekend in Yenagoa, the state …

By Joel Anekwe   Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, says that those who sabotage government’s effort to eliminate oil bunkering should be brought to justice. The governor stated that because oil bunkering affects the socio-economic development of the country it should not be allowed to thrive. He made the call when …

By Joel Anekwe The Nigeria Police, Rivers State Command has detained a riot policeman and anti-kidnap officers who precipitated the killing of a 20-year recording artist, Daniel Chibuike, in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Nnamdi Omoni, who announced the detention of the officers …

The Rivers State Universal Basic Education Contractors Association has commended the governor of Rivers State, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo, as well as applauded “his large heart at facilitating the Rivers State Universal Basic Education’s financial grant.” Speaking to newsmen recently in Port Harcourt, chairman of the association, Gideon Ofori, described …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Amidst mixed feelings expressed by some persons over the seeming silence of newly appointed coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd), a Niger Delta ex-militant leader, General Para Ekiye, has called on his colleagues in the Niger Delta struggle to be patient with the …

An indigenous scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo, on Tuesday solicited the support of stakeholders to showcase his research findings, a potential vaccine and cure for the Coronavirus. Keniyinbo who spoke in Yenagoa said that there was need to look beyond the pharmaceutical and health sector in the developed countries for a …

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has urged local government workers to be patient as government is taking practical steps to ensure they benefit from the 30,000 new minimum wage. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend while addressing a delegation of the National Union of Local Government …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, has charged the people of Edo State, to maintain peace and orderliness before, during and after the September 19 governorship election in the state. Dr. Omobude who is also the general superintendent of …

The Niger Delta leaders and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) may be heading for showdown over the interrogation of senior management staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Notable leaders in the region, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Leaders Forum (NDLF) penultimate …

By Joel Anekwe With the inauguration of a 7-man committee to revitalise some dormant health institutions in the state, the Rivers State government on Wednesday demonstrated its commitment to match words with action as it announced plans to revive health facilities in the state. The Implementation committee, chaired by the …