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The rate of kidnapping all over the world has been described as worrisome even as Nigeria is not left out in the global menace as people are still being taken hostage. A former President of Ijaw Youth Council, Dr. Chris Ekiyor said this in a chat with newsmen in Bayelsa. …

  By Uwem Offon, Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved an extended allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, increasing their monthly pay from the state government to ₦20,000. This was one of the highlights of the …

  By Our Reporter    It was a soul-lifting experience as the Rivers/ Bayelsa Division of The Salvation Army joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate the 160th Founder’s Day in grand style at the Port Harcourt Central Corps Hall from Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6, 2025. With thousands …

Community Leader Cautions on Protest Against Tantita Security Services A prominent community leader in the oil producing Ogulagha Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Chief Larry Adanike, has cautioned Urhobo communities against what he described as sponsored protests against Tantita Security Services Limited. Tantita Security …

  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Osere DENCO Integrated Services Limited, Comrade Dennis Osere, has said that his philanthropic gestures are aimed at improving the wellbeing of the poor and vulnerable in the society. He made the declaration after receiving an award as the ‘Most Distinguished Philanthropist Man of …

By Emma Sunday In a gesture aimed at supporting public safety infrastructure and enhancing the visibility of law enforcement presence, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Gateway, has commissioned a series of renovation and donation projects at the Mile 1 Police Station in Rivers State. The initiative, which marks the …

  By Bethel Toby   Lassa Fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa, especially Nigeria. It is transmitted primarily through contact with urine or feces of infected multi-mammal rats, or human body fluids Despite its annual out-breaks, especially in Nigeria’s dry season (November and April), it continues …

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the tragic killing of Bright Nda Owhor, a member of its Port Harcourt Branch, who was reportedly shot down on Saturday June 5, 2025. Sources said he was shot by yet-to-be identified persons while coming out of a …

  By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A) has conferred on the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Americas Limited (PINL) Osahon Okunbo, with its Leadership Award. The award was in recognition of “his numerous positive strides in piloting an effective …

By Emma Sunday The Rivers State Police Command has declared two suspects wanted for violently assaulting the Sole Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor, which occurred on 20th June 2025, at the Council Secretariat, Ahoada East in the state. The suspects, Mr. Hector Ekakita, Chief Security Officer …