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A non governmental organization, Ogwus Youth Empowerment & Community Development Organization, has created a change and support system for the teeming youths in the Niger Delta region, through robust empowerment initiatives, aimed at “changing the wrong narratives of youths in the region.” Speaking with journalists recently in Port Harcourt, the …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Shoot Like A Pro Africa (SLAP Africa) has officially opened registration for its life-changing free cinematography and photography training program, aimed at empowering unemployed African youths with high-demand creative skills. This is as the group targets to empower about 50,000 youths through the training by …

By Young E. Freeborn Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Tuesday, advocated free treatment programmes for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS patients in the country. Speaking during a visit to Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, she highlighted the impact of HIV/AIDS, …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Communities along the Bayelsa section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), have commended surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), for its approach to the protection of the pipeline in their area. They rated the pipeline surveillance company ‘A’ for adequately engaging communities and other relevant stakeholders …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B …

Omerelu Lawyers have been urged on the need to strictly adhere to the ethics and principles of the legal practice, if they plan to go far in the profession. The Chairman, Omerelu Lawyers Association (OLA), Mr Geoffrey Okwudiri Joseph- Amarame gave the charge during its quarterly meeting at the instance …

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has named gospel musician, Asu Ekiye, Ijaw Language Ambassador. Speaking on Sunday in Yenagoa during Ekiye’s musical concert and album launch tagged “Ebikamo Experience,” Governor Diri said the appointment was in recognition of his effort to preserve Ijaw language through his music and …

By Joe Kalu A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State Alabo, Sen (Dr) Ngọzi Denton-West has re-echoed the need for the “warring factions in the lingering political crisis in the state to come to a round table peace talk and find solution to the problem as …

By Mandy Tina The General Overseer of a new-generation church in Eagle Island and Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, simply identified as Elijah, is currently under investigation by the Octopus (C4i) Strike Force unit of the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of homosexuality. Sources revealed that the pastor was apprehended …

Muslims in Bayelsa State, on Monday, gave thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for his administration’s show of love during the Ramadan period. Speaking on behalf of the Muslim community, chairman of the state chapter of the Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Yakubu Otobo, who led other leaders to celebrate …