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By Joel Anekwe Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has pulled out of the reconciliation efforts of the Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The governor Tuesday told newsmen in Port Harcourt that some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP are sycophants and tax collectors who …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The death of Pa. Joseph O. Obiriene, a retired health practitioner, a devout, dedicated and diligent member of the God’s Kingdom Society (GKS) and a committed community leader and developer was announced in the early hours of Wednesday June 10, 2020 by his children at his …

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) on Wednesday explained that it responded within 24 hours after a pipeline blast by vandals at its Taylor Creek oilfields in August 2019 and shut the facility to curtail further degradation of the environment. The explanation is coming on the heels of outcry that …

… Suspends Mid-Week, Home Cell Activities By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has asked the state taskforce on COVID-19 to unseal worship centres that run foul of measures imposed by the state government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the state. He, however, urged …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The management of the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has denied reports alleging that the minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, had demanded the sum of $20 million from its executive secretary, Engr. Simbi Wabote, “to fund re-run elections in Bayelsa State. …

The Amanyanabo of Abuloma Kingdom, HRH, King (Brig-Gen) Rtd, Bright Ateke Fiboinumama, has consoled the family of “one of the most brilliant legal icons in Nigeria,” Barr. Granville Isetima Abibo (SAN) who passed on on Monday, June 15, 2020 in Port Harcourt. In his tribute, the royal father poured encomium …

By Joel Anekwe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it would soon commence the prosecution of the former governor of Imo State, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, upon the conclusion of its ongoing investigation. Even as it has returned over N2.7 billion from the N7.9 billion recovered from …

… Describes Obaseki’s Disqualification as Impunity Carried Too Far By Joel Anekwe Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at the Nigeria Governors Forum for allegedly losing its focus on its role in defending the rule of law in the country, describing the forum as a toothless bulldog.  …

By Joel Anekwe The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has warned the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited against moving or contracting out the fabrication components of the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for its Train 7 project billed to take place on Bonny Island to Lagos or to non-indigenous companies. …

… As Faction Dismisses Meeting As Charade By Joel Anekwe A new twist emerged at the weekend that further deepened the intractable crisis that has bedeviled the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) since 2018. The new caretaker committee chairman, Igo Aguma, who was imposed on at …