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By Emmanuel Ovundah, Port Harcourt Some landowners, under the aegis of United Pipeline Host Families and Communities Association of Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to compel the management of Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Company Limited (NLNG) to obey the order of the 9th Senate of the National Assembly …

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 Odeh The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Wednesday set aside the Mareva order previously granted to seal the property and assets belonging to the member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko.  The court had on May 19, 2023, through suit No: FHC/PH/CS/88/2023, ordered the …

By Ehichioya Ezomon An Esan proverb says, “It’s in the mouth of an elder that the maize is strong.” That’s, it’s an elder – with farming experience – that can decide if the corn is mature to harvest.  Figuratively, though, only the bold, courageous and unwavering can broach what 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 Young E. Freeborn, Warri An old bridge bestriding the Unenurhie river in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, and forming a boundary between Unenurhie and Evwreni communities, along the East-West road, has again claimed more lives.  According to locals, the bridge, which was badly affected by the …