BLOG

A Port Harcourt-based linguist and Indigenous Language advocate, Mr. Josiah Egbilika, has called on the United Nations (UN) and other world bodies to enact policies that will enforce the inclusion of African Language Study in the educational curriculum of Western countries. The linguist, who spoke in Port Harcourt, the Rivers …

 By Emma Sunday  The Assistant Superintendent (ADS) of Ikwerre West District, of Assemblies of God (AG) Church in Rivers State, Rev. Ugochukwu Umezurike, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 broke down in tears as he appreciated God for the lives of Pastors from Rundele Community serving at different areas under the church. …

Ezeoke-Nso Community in Ihime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State will never forget in a hurry, the celebrated wedding that had the trappings of pageantry and royalty. Agwut-Obolo monarch in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRH J.G.J Adaria who found his heartthrob, pretty Uchechi Favour John Adaria, …

Penultimate week, a coastal community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ajakajak, appointed a six-man committee, “with proven integrity,” to govern it for the next three years. HRH (Hon) Alaibi Christian Ebelo Iriegwung (2) who spoke before the appointment said that, leaders who served their people well have …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lamented the reality of having 75 percent of primary schools in the state without teachers and 90 percent of such schools in dilapidated condition, adding that the situation was troubling. The governor who disclosed this when he received members …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has commenced activities to mark the 23rd coronation anniversary of its Universal Leader, His Holiness, Olumba Olumba Obu. This is as Olumba Obu who is also the Supreme Leader of BCS, has called on Nigerian leaders at all levels …

… To Collaborate With BTPDI On ‘Mega Cultural Activities’ By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of the BRACED Commission, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has hinted on plans by the body to formulate a regional cultural policy to guide and drive cultural tourism development. BRACED is a body set up by the …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi A roundtable discussion on methane abatement was held in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Tuesday with a call for enforcement and improvement of existing policy frameworks by the government. The call is part of the communique issued at the one-day roundtable organised by Environmental Centre for …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has offered a N200 million support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bayelsa State. Leader of the UNDP team, Joyce Oboro, who presented a cheque to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa on Monday, said …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s the rave of the moment among his peer governors, and most Nigerians, for “infrastructural development,” and particularly for signing into law a Bill passed by the Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA) to repeal life pensions for former governors and deputy governors …