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…Declares Immediate Action on Secretariat Renovation Plan ‎ ‎By Mandy Willy  ‎ ‎ ‎Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost in Monday’s fire outbreak that affected a section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎The governor, who …

The Bayelsa State Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity has warned corps members against involvement in illicit drug trade and drug abuse, saying the NYSC uniform is not a guarantee against arrest and prosecution. ‎ ‎Mrs. Okpalifo, who was  represented by the Camp Director, …

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa.  ‎ ‎It was celebration galore last weekend as leadership and members of the Bayelsa West political family as well as friends of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, converged on his Ofoni country-home to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee. ‎ ‎Speaking at the ceremony, the …

By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎ ‎A prominent human rights activist and coordinator of a non- governmental advocacy group in Rivers State, the Centre For Good Governance Initiative(CEFORGI), Barr. Gerald Fynecountry, has cautioned politicians, especially members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other stakeholders for discriminating against the administration …

By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎A  medical consultant in Rivers State, Dr Ngozi Toby, has called for collaboration among civil rights organizations, corporate bodies, non- governmental groups and  other well- meaning individuals, including government at all levels, to massively support women and the vulnerable in the society. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking with …

Authorities of the National Youths Service Corps has said the  Skill Aquisation and Entrepreneur Development (SAED) programme for corps members during service year is an interventionist strategy to address graduate youth unemployment and enable corps members serve as opinion leaders in  matters of skills acquisition and wealth creation. ‎ ‎The …

  By Macderson Brown Austin Ezekiel-Hart, during the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State (imposed in early 2025 amid a political crisis, leading to the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (rtd) as Sole Administrator), faced significant pressures to compromise civil service due process and engage in actions that flouted …

‎. . . Presents Peace  Awards ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) led by Comrade Barinuazor Emmanuel has installed two prominent Ogoni kings, Mene Samuel Nnee, the Gbenemene Tai Kingdom and Mene Solomon Ndigbara, the Mene Bua Bori as its Grand Patrons. ‎ ‎The apex …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly sworn in Permanent Secretary, Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart, to remain unwavering in professionalism, uphold the values of the civil service, and shun any act of illegality in the discharge of his responsibilities. The Governor gave the charge on Friday during the …

Stakeholders in South East and South South regions of Nigeria who met in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have expressed delight over the outcome of the recently concluded Highlife Legendary Concert and Awards organised by World Icon Enter10ment. The stakeholders, who cut across music and entertainment industries, entrepreneurs, religious and political …