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Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Federal Government has emphasized the need for port activities to be automated using modern technology to reduce human contact and eliminate illegal activities at the ports. Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah stated this during his two-day working visit …

By our Reporter Bayelsa Queens’ head coach, Domo Okara says his side will continue to improve as the ongoing Nigeria Women Premier Football League (NWFL) Super Six in Yenagoa progresses. The Prosperity Girls are currently first on the log with 7 points after three games, winning two and a draw, …

By our Reporter Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday applauded men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force for exhibiting professionalism and effective synergy with other security agencies in the discharge of their duties in the state. Senator Diri represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the …

By Mandy Tina Chukwumuenya Solomon Ojobah, a student of Niger Delta Science School (NDSS) in Port Harcourt, has achieved an impressive score of 361 in the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. This outstanding feat has brought pride to his family and community. Chukwumuenya, who recently emerged among …

By Mandy Tina A mental health expert, Stephanie Yinkere, has advocated for a bill to be passed at the National Assembly prohibiting underage children from buying particular drugs or alcohol for their parents or guardians. Yinkere, who is the Lead Mental Health counselor, Wumsy Cares Foundation, stated this in an …

The governor of Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has been commended for paying the over 300 local government workers sacked by chairmen of Emohua and Ahoada West local government areas. In a release made available to our correspondent, chairman of the Rivers State Civil Society Organizations (RIVCSO), Comr. Enefaa …

By Kelechi Nwaucha Women in the Niger Delta have commended the House of Representatives over its decision on the controversial divestment of onshore holdings by oil multinationals. The House of Representatives had passed a resolution against granting of consent, by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), to divesting International …

… Warns Shu’aib Oyedokun, APC against ‘Incendiary Comments’ By our Reporter The Osun State government has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police to “urgently summon a former PDP stalwart in the state, Alhaji Shuaibu Oyedokun, for questioning over his recent incendiary comments on the person and …

The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has frowned at what it described as “another round of assault on the person of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by the ever pugnacious and petulant, prehistoric Zik Gbemre.” In reaction to a release by Zik Gbemre, titled ‘Oborevwori: …

It was an atmosphere of mixed reactions at the Onne Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Rivers State as officers and men of the command, as well as other stakeholders and security agencies in the port complex witnessed the change of baton at the command. Our correspondent said a …