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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of Angiama Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has rejected the likely award of contract to a former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Henry Ofongo, “or any company promoted by him,” for the construction of an Administrative Block, Information …

By Ehichioya Ezomon During a congratulatory visit to Governor Monday Okpebholo at the Government House in Benin City on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Edo chairman of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and chairman of Orhiomwon local government, Newman Ugiagbe, pledged the loyalty and collaboration of the 18 …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Pipeline surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (PINL), on Saturday concluded a week-long distribution of food palliatives to its 215 pipeline host communities across the four Niger Delta states of Abia, Bayelsa, Imo and Rivers. This is as the host communities have commended PINL for what they …

By David Oguzierem The political landscape of Rivers State is gearing up for a seismic shift as the 2027 elections approach. At the heart of this evolving dynamic is the intense and ongoing political battle between former governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The stakes are high, …

… Vows to Expel Member-Litigants By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt New chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, Chief Tony Okocha, has described the nullification of his election as the state party chairman by a State High Court as a nullity that cannot stand legal scrutiny. Hinging …

Emma Sunday Senate President, Senator God’swill Akpabio has come under fire over his recent comment against the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. Akpabio had on Friday, December 13, 2024, during the birthday celebration of the FCT Minister in Port Harcourt, allegedly stated that leaders like Governor Fubara should have …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi As part of the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, and Asukoyet Host Community Development Trust (UAAA HCDT) has presented bursaries and scholarships to 121 undergraduate and post graduate students, who are Indigenes of Asukama and Ayama Ekede communities in …

… Warns Herders against Open Grazing By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has made a conciliatory gesture to striking lecturers in the state-owned Niger Delta University (NDU), saying the government was wiling to make concessions to improve their welfare. Governor Diri appealed to the NDU …

By Ukandi Christopher The people of Oginigba Community have expressed surprise that a premier state primary school has allegedly been abandoned by the Rivers State government for over twelve years. State Primary School Oginigba, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has reportedly been in dilapidation since after the …

By Emma Sunday As a way of supporting the fight against crime and criminality in Rivers State, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated communication gadgets and other security equipments to the State Police Command. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku while handing …