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… As Varsity Honours Bayelsa Deputy Governor The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has said Nigeria does not qualify to address itself as a democratic society in view of the brazen manner the country’s leaders and institutions show disrespect for the rule of law. The deputy governor …

… Solves Water Distribution Problem By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Members of the National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, Ox-Bow Marino Deck on wednesday carried out corporate social responsibility to the society with a visit to the Medium Security Correctional Centre in Okaka in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital. Members of the …

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, received the immediate past chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas in the State at his private residence in Port Harcourt. The former chairmen were on a solidarity visit to show unwavering support and commitment to the course of the Rivers …

•As Omofo Community hails Prof Omeodu’s elevation  Emma Sunday  The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has announced the promotion of Mr. Stephen Ike Omeodu and 45 other members of it’s Staff to the ranks professor and associate professor. While Stephen Ike Omeodu, who hails from Omofo, Rundele …

•Reinstate Gov Fubara, deputy, Assembly Emma Sunday  The organised labour has threatened to take decisive action over the declaration of State of Emergency and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu.  This is as …

By Amos Odhe Director of Hydrology and Head of Department of Hydrology & Blue Economy in the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Engr. Odes Solomon Sakawi, has called for urgent action to ensure preservation of glaciers in line with the theme of World Water Day 2025. Speaking with newsmen …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment of Professor Worika was announced Tuesday morning through a letter dated, Monday March 24, and issued from …

… Call for Access to Economic Opportunities for Women, Needs Assessment for Communities By Constance Meju (National Point Newspaper) The Rivers Women Cooperative Federation Alliance Ltd has strengthened the capacity of its members for better performance. It held a one-day training tagged, ‘Capacity Training on Strengthening Women’s Participation in Resource …

By Anwuli Utulu (National Point Newspaper) As the political crisis in Rivers State continues to generate national and local attention, selected women leaders, have called for a change of approach to change the current narrative which has not allowed peace to reign since the return of civilian rule in 1999. …

By Kelechi Nwaucha As the world marks the World Water Day, non-governmental organisation, OLEGH Centre for Cornmunity Developrnent has drawn attention to the unhealthy volume of lead contaminated water sold in sachets, popularly known as ‘Pure Water,’ on the streets of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Briefing the press …