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Against the backdrop of an alleged existence of a faction of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa state, the party’s Spokesman, Ebiye Ogoli has dismissed such rumours, urging the general public to discountenance such reports. Reacting to a report that Governor Douye Diri has sacked some political aides for …

By: Young Freeborn The newly elected president-general of Unenurhie community in Evwreni kingdom, Ughelli North LGA of Delta state, Mr. Williams Ilayah held his first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on 26 April, 2025 at the community town hall with a call for support from members and residents of the …

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned yesterday’s walkout on an empowerment programme put together by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by some Rivers women in Port Harcourt, describing it as an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. The Minister, who apologized to the First …

As the global society marks World Press Freedom Day 2025, the Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub of the International Press Centre, Lagos, has called on stakeholders to defend the right to truthful information. The IPC-SPJ Hub recognises that the media is confronted with the defining challenge of the …

By: Barikui Felix The suspended Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, Dr Adaeze Oreh, has denied any involvement in the disruption of the Renewed Hope Initiative Empowerment (RHIE) programme held on Friday in Port Harcourt. The programme which is a per project of the First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, was …

Suspended Governor of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has returned to Port Harcourt after about two weeks vacation outside the shores of the country. Fubara, it was gathered arrived at the International Wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, around 7:00pm Friday night. Shortly after his arrival, the …

…As Oyetola Flags Off Marine Safety Sensitization Initiative in Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to the Federal Government to make good its promise of supporting the state in developing the Agge Deep Seaport. Governor Diri made the appeal at the flag-off of the Marine Safety …

There was pandemonium Friday morning at the EUI Event Centre in Port Harcourt, venue for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a pet project of wife of the president, Mrs Remi Tinubu as women of Rivers State walked out on Mrs Theresa Ibas as she was about addressing them. The programme …

•As CDS Lauds USOSA For Promoting National Unity By Emma Sunday Federal Government College, Ikot-Ekpene and Federal Government Girls College, Ikot Obot Itong (FGC IOI), both of Akwa Ibom State, have emerged overall champions in male and female categories at the just concluded National Sports Carnival for Unity Schools Old Students …

As the world celebrates Workers’ Day today, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, has demanded the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Assembly. This is as the State NLC also called for a sober reflection on the plight of workers in the country.  Speaking on …