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By our Reporter The chairman of Sagbama Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Alice Allen Tangi has approved the appointment of Comrade ThankGod Ebilamowei Oluku as the press secretary. Comrade ThankGod Ebilamowei Oluku, whose appointment took effect from May 2, 2024 is the Publisher/Editor In-Chief of the Independent Observer, a monthly …

By our Reporter Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Pa Edwin Clark, who turned 97 on Saturday. Governor Diri in a congratulatory message said for decades, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and Senator had remained a consistently frank voice on …

.Seeks Citizens’ intervention .Demands increased budgetary allocations for education Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of allegedly instigating a fresh crisis in public universities.The Port Harcourt Zone of ASUU made the accusation during a press conference at the University of …

… As Fubara Earmarks $10m to Boost Agric Value Chain By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has said that the reason why Nigeria has witnessed minimal foreign direct investments (FDI) in the past ten years is due to …

By our Reporter The Bayelsa State Government has said it will intensify its urban renewal and development drive to modernize the state capital, Yenagoa, and quality of life of its residents. Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, deputy governor of the state, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II on his reinstatement as the 14th Emir of Kano. He said that he received the news of the reinstatement of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with …

Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Federal Government has emphasized the need for port activities to be automated using modern technology to reduce human contact and eliminate illegal activities at the ports. Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah stated this during his two-day working visit …

By our Reporter Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday applauded men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force for exhibiting professionalism and effective synergy with other security agencies in the discharge of their duties in the state. Senator Diri represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the …

By Mandy Tina Chukwumuenya Solomon Ojobah, a student of Niger Delta Science School (NDSS) in Port Harcourt, has achieved an impressive score of 361 in the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. This outstanding feat has brought pride to his family and community. Chukwumuenya, who recently emerged among …

By Mandy Tina A mental health expert, Stephanie Yinkere, has advocated for a bill to be passed at the National Assembly prohibiting underage children from buying particular drugs or alcohol for their parents or guardians. Yinkere, who is the Lead Mental Health counselor, Wumsy Cares Foundation, stated this in an …