… As Diri Urges New 6-Div GOC on ‘Non-Partisanship‘ The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved the purchase of 60 megawatts gas turbines to boost electricity supply in the state. The state cabinet gave the approval during its 151st meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday. Briefing the press …
Read More »Monarch Urges Rivers Govt not to Interfere in Kingship Tussle ‘Already Decided By Court’
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The traditional ruler of Agum-Bukuma Kingdom in Rivers State, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Precious Elekima has urged the Rivers State Government to be careful of the antics of people trying to drag the government into a chieftancy tussle already adjudicated on by a court of …
Read More »Cleric Stresses Need for Godly Living
By Ebube Egbufor The Assistant Administrator of the Assumpta Catholic Cathedral, Owerri, Imo State, Rev. Fr. Christopher Nwafor has stressed the need for every living soul to live a godly and Christian life so that they could receive the salvation of God after death. Rev. Fr. Nwafor gave the charge …
Read More »S’South Governors: Fubara Urges ‘Different Approach’ to Regional Development
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sued for a change in the current approach adopted by governors of states in the Niger Delta region in their pursuit of holistic regional development and economic prosperity. The governor insisted on de-emphasising vested individuals’ political interests while …
Read More »FRSC Warns against Speeding, as Truck Crushes Woman to Death in Rivers
By Emma Sunday The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists, especially bus and truck drivers in Rivers State against over speeding. The warning followed a fatal accident that occurred yesterday, around the Oil Mill market area of Port Harcourt, which threw residents into pandemonium. A video from the …
Read More »Ewhrudjakpo Tasks Bayelsa Perm Secs on Collaboration, Productivity
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has urged public servants to work closely with government in ensuring the smooth implementation of its policies and programmes for the overall wellbeing of the state. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on Monday when members of the Bayelsa State Permanent Secretaries Forum, led …
Read More »South South Govs Back FG’s Tax Reform, Increased Oil Derivation
… As Diri Emerges Chairman Governors of the South-South geo-political have unanimously picked Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Senator Diri was elected on Tuesday during the forum’s meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa, the state capital. Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey …
Read More »Rivers Health Commissioner, ‘Fit for the Job’ ~ Eze Gbakagbaka
The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, Nyerisi Eli Woji Eze (Woji XII) Nyerisi Mbam Oro Evo Chairman Supreme Council of Ikwerre Government Recognized Traditional Rulers, HM King Leslie N Eke, Eze Gbakagbaka, has described the Rivers State Commissioner of Health Dr. Adaeze Oreh as the “most outstanding person …
Read More »We’ll Make Fire Service Functional After 12 Years, Gov Fubara Assures
•Inspects Rehabilitation Works On Three Stations Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed regrets that, for over 12 years, the State-owned Fire Service Stations were left in limbo but assured that the ongoing rehabilitation will be concluded and the Stations ready for public use in the first week of …
Read More »Territorial Claims: INC Bille Clan Replies Torusarama Piri Council
Ijaw National Congress (INC), Bille Clan Billeinbo, Billeinbo Bira Sime! The Ijaw National Congress (INC), Bille Clan, has taken note of the public announcement dated 23rd January 2025, issued by Engr. (Chief) Okiye Evans Senibo Will Braide and Alabo Dabaye Kingsley Young W.K. Jack, acting as Chairman and Secretary of …
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