Opinion & Columns

By Amaechi Okonkwo, Port Harcourt  On Thursday January 13, 2022 Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, in his characteristics theatrical manner went on personal inspection of some artisanal refinery (kpo-fire) sites in two local governments, Emohua and Ikwerre, and there announced “war” against operators of the illegal business of crude oil …

By Young Erhiurhoro My heart was pricked with pain and tears and my entire body wrapped in fear and shock that fateful evening, Tuesday 9th March, 2021 after we had discharged you from the hospital and told you I was going home to have my bath and to eat. I …

By Young Erhiurhoro I was overwhelmed when I read the 1960 Independence Day speech of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The very first speech that removed the British Union Jack and installed in its place the most awaited Nigerian flag of green, white and green. As I …

By Young Erhiurhoro It has become a norm, a custom and a cultural practice for the children, family members and Igbe members to celebrate late Uku Sunday Efedudu’s exit and passage from this planet earth every year since 2007. Here again, the 2021 memorial anniversary of this great Igbe leader …

By Tunde Uchegbuo Many oil bearing communities in the Niger Delta region lack necessary infrastructure in spite of several interventionist efforts to improve on the well-being of people in the region. My position is anchored on noticeable poor quality of life; high level of deprivation; and disparity in the standard …

In this interview, the Executive Secretary of Bayelsa State Students Loan Board, Dr Michael Amaegberi, spoke to Amos Okioma, on the mission and vision of the board and how the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sustained it to reduce the drop-out rate of indigent students with desire to further their …

By Young Erhiurhoro I have read with interest the recent publication of God’s Kingdom Mission, authored by the church’s archminister, Brother Roland Ogene, on the topic, ‘Is the Feast of Tabernacles really a Jewish Festival? And should Christians Promote and Participate in the Celebration of African Cultural Festivals?’ and published …

By Young Erhiurhoro Africa was described by ancient British writers and philosophers as the cradle of civilization, beginning from Egypt where the Pharaohs exercised much power and influence, through to the Mediterranean, across Greece and Asian countries, and over three hundred years of non-stop monarchy and primogeniture. This was possible …

By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere Chief Dr. Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, an illustrious son of Kalabari land, a detribalized Nigerian and an accomplished citizen of the world whose life of selfless service was second to none. Born on 22 May 1930 in the ancient city of Abonnema, to parents of ordinary …

By Kinika Godwin Recently, the media in Rivers State was inundated with condemnation from indigenes and residents over Governor Nyesom Wike’s donation of N500 million to the government of Sokoto State. The governor had explained that the largess was to help the government of Sokoto State to rebuild a market …