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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A political pressure group in Delta State, the Fidelis Support Group (FSG), has congratulated the new state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme. In a chat with our correspondent, FSG’s chairman, Dr. Johnson Abrucha, who is also the ‘Akpohor’ (deputy …

The role of alumni associations in the development of their Alma mater and the society at large topped the agenda last Saturday as the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt/former Pro Chancellor OAU, Emeritus Professor SJS Cookey, received the President of the University of Ibadan (UIAA) Worldwide, …

In commemoration of this year’s World Environment Day, with the theme ‘Solutions to Plastic Pollution: #BeatPlasticPollution,’ civil society groups in Rivers State, led by Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, on Monday embarked on a road walk, as well as sensitized market women and traders at Mile 1 Abali Park, …

… Says it’s Land Grabbing, Threat to Food Security  By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt  Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), an ecological rights advocate, has called for caution over the planned investment by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the Ogun Agro Processing Zone. According to HOMEF’s …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Rivers State Command, has cautioned Nigerian youths against irregular migration, noting that such movement can lead to death, arrest and detention at the destination or host country. According to the NIS, despite the fact that there is no law barring youths …

By Amos Odhe The Ijaw leader of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, High Chief Micheal Johnny, has assured that Ijaws would give total support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to succeed. Johnny, who is the Agadiwei’ of Gbaramatu kingdom, in a congratulatory statement on Monday in Warri, also …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt  Niger Delta Science School, Rumuola, Port Harcourt has emerged winners of the 2023 annual Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) sponsored science quiz competition in Rivers State. The school clinched the trophy in the senior secondary school (SS 2) category at the competition which was concluded at …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday directed oil marketers in the state against hoarding and raising the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol. Senator Diri, in a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, warned that his …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As individuals, groups and communities across the state continue to send congratulatory messages to the newly sworn in Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State is not left out.  In a congratulatory message …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State Chapter, Denis Otiotio, has congratulated the newly sworn in president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his vice, Kashim Shetima, on their successful swearing in. Speaking on behalf of members of the party, on Monday in Yenagoa during a reception …