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The umbrella body of publishers in Rivers State, Independent Newspaper Publishers Association of Rivers State (RIVPA), has condemned the killing of the Ahoada East Divisional Police Officer, SP Angbasim Bako, by suspected cultists in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. A statement issued on Monday, September 25, 2023, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Eight former coordinators of Local Government Area Rescue Mission have congratulated Senator Heineken Lokpobiri on his appointment as the minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), and thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment. They include Hon.Tarila Debewari (Yenagoa), Hon Sling Iyenimi (Souther Ijaw), Hon. Tariemi West …

By Pius Dukor As corruption indices continue to increase in the award of contracts across the country, with companies deliberately refusing to execute contract according to terms, the regustrar- general, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, has said moves by the commission to ensure the use of the Beneficial …

The secretary of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Onne Seaport Chapter in Rivers State, Deacon Chinedu Ikenga, has described the emergence of Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji as the national president of the association as a good omen for the restoration of peace which he said has eluded the …

It was celebration galore on Monday September 11 as members of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in the Eastern Zone trooped out in their numbers to receive the newly elected president of the association Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital. The reception, which …

… Expresses Worry over ‘Coups in Africa’ By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, invited the international community to observe the November 11 governorship election in the state in order to protect the integrity of the process. Senator Diri made the call while delivering a …

… Urges Opposition to Join Hands with Delta Gov Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on his “well-deserved victory at the state Election Petitions Tribunal.” In a message to the governor, signed by the state publicity secretary, …

Residents of Nortem Community, and in particular those living at Bank Road by Abanee Street and adjoining Maakoro, will soon smile following the provision of Neigbourhood Water Scheme by the chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr. Bariere Thomas. This has been made possible through the efforts of Hon. James …

… Let People’s Will Prevail On November 11 ~ Gov Diri By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The United States Consulate-General in Nigeria has said they were monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election and expect that it will be peaceful and credible. The consulate’s Political/Economic Section …

By Ebubu Egbufor Worried over the persistent threats of strike actions by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), a veteran Niger Delta development protagonist, High Chief (Prof) Jasper Jumbo has charged the organised Labour unions to sit down with “all maturity and negotiate with the Federal …