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…Says Fubara Failed to Protect his Supporters A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Rivers State, High Chief Clement Anaele has advised disgruntled members of the Simplified Movement in Rivers State to shift their political allegiance and join the fold of the NNPP. Anaele who spoke to …

By: Mandy Tina A group, Relief International Africa, has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as the increasing and unlawful harassment of motorists in Port Harcourt and its environs by operatives of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO). In a …

Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, has called on relevant agencies to intensify efforts in arresting and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking and gender-based violence, irrespective of their standings in society. The Bayelsa First Lady, who made the call at a three-day Niger Delta summit on “Raising …

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has described late Mrs. Bridget Mukoro-Penawei as a rare gem whose worthy legacies should serve as an inspiration to the living. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at a Service of Songs held in honour of Mrs Bridget Mukoro-Penawei with Wife of the Governor, Dr …

Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area was agog on Monday, July 7th, as former governor of the State and former Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, celebrated his birthday. Sylva, his wife, Mrs Alayingi Sylva, and their entourage were welcomed at the community’s jetty by a large crowd …

By: Mandy Tina Stakeholders at the 3rd Annual Niger Delta Climate Change Conference have called on the federal government to establish dedicated climate change ministries at both the state and local government levels to effectively tackle the region’s worsening environmental crises. The call was led by Friday Barilule Nbani, Director …

  By Paul Williams Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has called for collaboration across African states, aimed at achieving climate resilience, diplomacy and debt forgiveness. Issifu made the call the at 3rd Annual Niger Delta Climate Change Conference, with the theme: ‘Building A Resilient …

  By Josiah Egbilika   Oil re-pollution has become a menace in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. This has increased the disastrous effects already incurred by the communities during the oil pollution era in Niger Delta. Unfortunately, when there is further oil spill, communities and the International Organization Corporations …

  By Austin Orette   While Africans opine about imperialism of the west and others, the least talked about and the most lethal of all the isms, is the imperialism of religion in African society. We can criticize our tribes; we can criticize our politicians and politics but the moment …

  By Bon Peters   The Coordinator of Customs Zone C, Port Harcourt Zonal headquarters, Assist Comptroller General (ACG) SK Dangaladima has paid a visit to the Customs Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, as part of his tour of commands …