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  Barr. George Turnah, the South-South Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and ally of FCT minister, Barr Nyesom Wike, has raised alarm over alleged threat to his life, while calling on President Bola Tinubu to save his life. Turnah, who was until February 14th 2025 served as …

The Bayelsa State High Court on Tuesday dismissed reports of delaying trial of suspects, restarting its commitment to speedy dispensation of justice. The court dismissed reports that the trial of 15 domestic staff of former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, facing trial for burglary and theft of jewelry, was being …

… Demands Tinubu’s Unconditional Re-instatement of Fubara, Others By Bethel Toby following the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, a youth advocacy group in the Niger Delta region, the United Brothers’ of Opobo Kingdom (UBOK), has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and …

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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …