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By Godwin Chukwumaechi Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the firm entrusted with securing the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), has intensified stakeholder engagement with communities and other stakeholders on the pipeline corridor. The engagement scheduled for next week is a follow up to similar engagements and sensitizations PINL held with the …

Prominent traditional rulers, politicians, friends and frontline former militant leaders have showered encomium on Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as General Boyloaf, on his birthday celebration, describing him as a testament of commitment to regional, national peace, development and true governance. While the political class extolled him for his role …

•Expresses satisfaction, as 1000 persons benefit  By Emma Sunday The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing training of 1000 persons from the Niger Delta Region in different skills, by a non governmental organization, the Victorious Prayer Network, (aka, King Makers Ministries). The 1000 persons comprising …

… Says Ijaw Nation, not in Conflict with FG By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and instead set up a committee to reconcile the different parties …

… 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 …

Swears-in New SSG Emma Sunday  The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) has announced the suspension of all political appointees, and office holders in the state. The Administrator, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt Wednesday and signed by his unnamed Chief of Staff, said the suspensions …

•Declare total war on vandals, troublemakers, criminals • Arrest 8 suspected kidnappers, rescue 6 victims  Emma Sunday  Following reports of recent attacks on oil and gas facilities, amidst other crime related activities that have greeted the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State, the Nigeria Police Force, the military, …