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The Rivers State Civil Societies Organization (RIVCSO) has called on the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the state Commissioner for Health, Mrs Adaeze Oreh, to explain to Rivers State the true state of the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Hospital in Rumuokwuta. The call is coming against …

The joy of Hon Johnson Ogbuagu knew no bounds as he was bestowed with an award as a ‘Quintessential Administrator’ by the Niger Delta Media Forum for distinguishing himself in the discharge of his responsibilities to the state and the society. Ogbuagu who is the head of Local Government Administration …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Delta State government has resolved the brewing crisis between Heritage Energy Limited, operators of the Oil Mineral Licence (OML) 30, and its host communities, over rents and expired leases. The state commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode, who resolved the dispute during …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has written to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, asking to meet with HRM Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Falana had earlier faulted …

… Applauds Proposed Ministry of Blue Economy By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of Ernest Ikoli Visitor Information Centre and immediate past senior special assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, says Bayelsa, with the longest coastline in the country, offers a wide range of opportunities …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Pre-celebration on November 11, 2018, of first anniversary of the Armistice – what is known as “the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month” that ended First World War on November 11, 1918 – John Hubbel Weiss, associate professor of history at Cornell University, …

By Young Erhiurhoro In the world today, so many nations and people seek and attain popularity, fame, greatness and recognition through diverse means. The Urhobo as an ethnic nationality in Nigeria and her people are not exempted from these global classifications. From the Urhobo historical foundations, there were usually stories …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The president-general of Evwreni Clan Improvement Union (ECIU), Prince Kenneth Ukpebitere, and members of his national executive committee have paid a courtesy visit to the Ovie of Evwreni Kingdom, HRM, Oghenekevwe Owin Kumane, Eruvwedede III. The visit, which was on March 29, 2024, at the …

By Emma Sunday As part of the activities to celebrate the 4th of April, Day of Peace and National Reconciliation in Angola, a Visa Application Centre will tomorrow April 2, 2024, be inaugurated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, in order to obviate the need to travel to Abuja and …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As part of the Easter celebrations, the Bayelsa State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, has taken proactive measures to ensure “social harmony and security stability of all residents.” According to a statement from the command, the commissioner of Police “has deployed …