The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, Nyerisi Eli Woji (Eze Woji XII), HM King Leslie N Eke, Eze Gbakagbaka, who is also Chairman of the Supreme Forum of Ikwerre Government Recognized Traditional Rulers, has condemned the alleged attempt by some youths, to lynch a food vendor at the …
Read More »International Women’s Day: AWAGBV Harps on ‘Women in National Development’
… Celebrates ‘Outstanding Nigerian Women’ The Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence (AWAGBV), a network of governmental organizations in Bayelsa State has celebrated outstanding and influential women who have empowered other women in society. The two-day event tagged ‘Cheers to Her: A Celebration of Women Empowering Women,’ saw women …
Read More »Emergency Rule: Restore Democratic Governance in Rivers, Leadership School Urges Tinubu
… SoE, Dangerous Precedent, Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy, Federalism The Kebetkache Lcadership School has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to immediately lift the state of Emergency placed on Rivers State, and restore democratic governance. In a release signed by the Director, Dr Emem Okon, the school …
Read More »Rivers: Gateway church awards scholarships to members
Emma Sunday The Gateway International Church, GIC, Port Harcourt has offered scholarships to some members of the Church. Among those who benefited from the Church’s benevolence and academic assistance (scholarships) for the month of March, 2025 include; Victoria Jonah and Onuigbo Princewill and Nmesoma Chukwu, Irongbu Benedict Chizoba, Allen Eunice Nwankwo …
Read More »Kebetkache Trains Niger Delta Communities on ‘Just Energy Transition’
As the advocacy for a transition to clean energy sources continue to generate debate and action across the world, non-governmental organisation, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has restated the need for communities in the Niger Delta to immediately key into the new system so as to save the lives …
Read More »Rivers Administrator Prepares New 2025 Budget, to Provide for Agric, Healthcare
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has said that an Appropriation Bill for 2025 is being articulated to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure. He also said that the anticipated budget will cater to …
Read More »Correspondents Chapel’s Press Week Explores Opportunities in Rivers’ Blue Economy
The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, is to begin its annual Press Week, with the theme, ‘Blue Economy: Starting Steps for Rivers State,’ on Monday, April 7, 2025. The event, which kicks off at the NBA Hall, opposite the City Council secretariat in …
Read More »South South Development Commission, ‘Bold Step to Tackling Regional Challenges ~ MOSIEND
The Movement for the Survival of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the National Assembly over the “swift passage and signing into law” of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Amb. Winston C. …
Read More »Emerhor Celebrates Tinubu at 73
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Founding Leader and Chairman of Delta APC Peace and Reconciliation Committee; Olorogun Otega Emerhor, has congratulated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising him as a pragmatic president that Nigeria needs. In a statement, Emerhor recalls his congratulatory message to the President …
Read More »Ogwus Gives Hope, Empowerment to Rivers Youths, Less Privileged
A non governmental organization, Ogwus Youth Empowerment & Community Development Organization, has created a change and support system for the teeming youths in the Niger Delta region, through robust empowerment initiatives, aimed at “changing the wrong narratives of youths in the region.” Speaking with journalists recently in Port Harcourt, the …
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