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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 …

By Emma Sunday The Chairman of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area LGA of Akwa Ibom State, Samuel Ntiogwujia, has urged the people of Okoroinyong, to embrace peace, reconciliation and unconditional love for one another, for security and overall development. Rt Hon Ntiogwujia made the appeal recently, during the inauguration of …

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in the state to offer selfless services in their areas of primary assignments to impact the local communities. Ibas made this call while addressing members of the …

By: Mandy Tina The Ogoni Liberation Initiative has accused the previous Rivers State administration led by Nyesom Wike and unnamed individuals of misappropriating a $300 million compensation allegedly paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11. The group called on President Bola Tinubu …

•Cautions Supporters, Says Moment Calls For Wisdom, Tact Emma Sunday Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his supporters to tone down their confrontational approach to the state’s political situation and instead follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace by showing restraint. Governor Fubara gave the advice on Sunday night …