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By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Captain Matthew Karimu, has given the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, a pat on the back for their humble and purposeful leadership style, noting that the duo is making laudable impact in the …

By Emmanuel Ovundah, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command said it has killed six suspected kidnappers and cultists terrorizing Obelle Community in Emohua Local Government Area of the state and the Emohua section of the East West road. The State Commissioner of Police, Emeka Nwonyi while briefing Journalists on …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has denied ceding the state’s ministerial slot to former governor Nyesom Wike. Spokesperson Darlington Nwauju described the claim as ‘the most fantastically audacious of lie’. Former Chief of Staff and leader of the Amalgamated Bola Tinubu Campaign Council, Chief Tony Okocha, had …

By Emmanuel Ovundah A fifty five year old Cleric and resident Pastor of Gracious Covenant Church in Rundele community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Pillar is now cooling off in police cell after he was arrested for defiling and impregnating a fifteen year old member. Pastor Pillar’s …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa With the Bayelsa State 2023 governorship election barely months away, state-based media outfits, otherwise refered to as ‘local media,’ have been charged to ensure they “showcase the projects and achievements of the Douye Diri-led Prosperity administration to the citizens of the state.” While declaring open a two-month …

By Emmanuel Ovundah A man simply identified as Obadiah said to be in his early 40s who works as a bouncer (door supervisor) in one of the night clubs in Port Harcourt has been arrested by the Rivers State Police command for alleged defilement of a thirteen-year-old girl at Ojike …

By Emmanuel Ovundah Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of Dr. Moses Neebee, as the acting Rector of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic (CEAPOLY), Rumuola, Port Harcourt. The appointment of Dr. Neebee was contained in a press statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday and signed by the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A Magistrate Court sitting in Ovom has ordered that a 30-year-old man, Kingsley Solomon, be remanded in Nigeria Correctional Centre, Okaka for allegedly stealing a two-month old baby at Azikoro, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The order to remand him was given by Chief …

… Urges Government Intervention in Education By Ifeanyi Nwaoha The director, Eggheads International School, Professor Ezekiel Edem Williams has made a clarion call to critical stakeholders in education, especially private schools owners to embrace the new innovation which will boost quality service in schools. Professor Williams lamented over the falling …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Sequel to the growing incidents of stealing and selling of babies across the state, a non-governmental organization, the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAF, recently apprehended a 35-year old man identified as Kingsley Solomon for allegedly adopting a baby of two months. A source identified as Madam …