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Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt  The Rivers State Government has condoled with the people of Akwa Ibom State, and the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and his family, over the death of the governor’s wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. The wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Mrs. Patience …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The people of the Territory of Alei in Oyiakiri Clan have elected a new Alei of Aleibiri. He is Agbekeme James Sarakiri, who holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Corporate Finance from the Rivers State University and a retired public servant. Dr. Agbekeme Sarakiri was the …

By Jones Abiri I was surprised to read statements attributed to one Mr. Lucky Tubotu in several online newspapers, claiming to be a member of the Bilabiri 1 and 2 communities, despite his lack of a visibly known identity in the area. I can only characterize his statements as the …

The management of National Network newspaper has announced a change in date for its 20th Anniversary Award/Dinner Night. The event was initially scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2024, but will now take place on Friday, October 25, 2024. A statement signed by the chairman of the 20th Anniversary Planning Committee, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa In a bid to create a platform for stakeholders to share ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and co-create pathways towards the commercialisation of research outputs, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is partnering Triple Helix Nigeria (THN) to host the maiden edition of the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa All sectors in Opu-Nembe, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have described as misleading and cheap blackmail, the attempt by the owner of Euphemie Hotel, Chief Darius Obiene- Dede to drag the name of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun into the issue of …

… Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce to End Portfolio Business in NDDC ~ Ogbuku By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has said that the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) will …

… Diri Bags Best Governor Award, Georgia’s Honorary Citizenship By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration was encouraging investment in the state with incentives such as tax holiday and provision of land. Governor Diri, who was the keynote speaker at the 10th …

… Lauds Otuaro’s Appointment as PAP Boss Traditional rulers in the Niger Delta have assured President Bola Tinubu of their support for his administration’s policies and programmes aimed at fostering peace, security and development in the region and good governance in the country in general. They also expressed their support …

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba (Dr.) Adedokun Abolarin on his birthday, praising the monarch’s “tremendous contribution to the promotion of human capital development and the growth of Osun State.” Governor Adeleke, in a congratulatory message issued by …