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….Insists on 30-State Structure By: Henry Ovie The Okpe Union on Friday advocated a better structure for Nigerian federalism which will reflect devolution of legislative and governmental powers in favour of the component units. It also called for the establishment of state police to stem the security menace in most …

…May Suspend Diri By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The George Turnah-led Caretaker Committee of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vehemently condemned what it alleged as ‘unlawful arrest’ and ‘detention’ of a social media influencer and its dedicated member, Miss Awudumu Reigneth. The Party in a …

By Emma Sunday The Administrator of Emohua local government area of Rivers State, Barr. Franklin Ajinwo has assured the people of Oduoha Ogbakiri in Ogbakiri community of improved electricity distribution to improve living conditions of residents. The Emohua LGA Administrator who made the promise while playing host to the Oduoha Ogbakiri …

By Young Freeborn, Warri The Odion’Rode of Evwreni kingdom, His Highness, James Amuke has installed Mr. Fidelis Okrukpe as the new Olotu’Rode (Defence Chief) Olorogun Okoloko Ighariemu as Olotu’Ophraghwa (Deputy Defence Chief), while Mrs. Adjari Ephron returned unopposed as the Odiotu’Ewheya (Woman Leader). This was at an enlarged meeting called …

By Bon Peters, Port Harcourt Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Ltd, a leading Petrochemicals and Fertilizer production company in Eleme Port Harcourt, Rivers State says it is committed to prioritizing environmental preservation and corporate social responsibility. This disclosure was made Thursday when the company hosted media executives and reporters in the state …

…As Ikuli hails Diri’s Developmental Strides By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The Management of the Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited (BEC Ltd), has assured that it is intensifying efforts in the installation of the newly acquired 60mg Gas powered plant to ensure uninterrupted and stable electricity supply in the State. Engr. Olice …

…Calls for review of strategy By: Amos Odhe ,Yenagoa. A Security Consultant and Risk Management Expert, Veteran James Sunday has described as “disturbing and unacceptable” the recent cases of suspected Boko Haram militants attack on military checkpoints and Baracks in Borno and Yobe States and carting of away Billions of …

A non-governmental organisation, Safe Hands Hygiene Foundation, has taken hygiene education and resources to schools, markets, hospitals and communities in Rivers State in a bid to reduce “preventable diseases.” In collaboration with the Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Safe Hands Hygiene Foundation on May 5 organised an …

A Gender and Human Rights defender, Mr. Josiah Egbilika has condemned the stigmatization of a deaf and mute child, who was brought to Azikiwe Police Division for safety, by some women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Egbilika said the “uncharacteristic act” by the women reveals the inhumane nature of the …

As workers all over the world marked this year’s International Workers Day on May 1, 2025, the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA) of Rivers State, Mr Michael Elenwo, has commended workers in Obio-Akpor Local Government Council for their support to the council administration led by Dr. Ndu Walter. He …