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A Gender and Human Rights defender, Mr. Josiah Egbilika has condemned the stigmatization of a deaf and mute child, who was brought to Azikiwe Police Division for safety, by some women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Egbilika said the “uncharacteristic act” by the women reveals the inhumane nature of the …

As workers all over the world marked this year’s International Workers Day on May 1, 2025, the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA) of Rivers State, Mr Michael Elenwo, has commended workers in Obio-Akpor Local Government Council for their support to the council administration led by Dr. Ndu Walter. He …

By Emma Sunday The Chairman of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area LGA of Akwa Ibom State, Samuel Ntiogwujia, has urged the people of Okoroinyong, to embrace peace, reconciliation and unconditional love for one another, for security and overall development. Rt Hon Ntiogwujia made the appeal recently, during the inauguration of …

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in the state to offer selfless services in their areas of primary assignments to impact the local communities. Ibas made this call while addressing members of the …

By: Mandy Tina The Ogoni Liberation Initiative has accused the previous Rivers State administration led by Nyesom Wike and unnamed individuals of misappropriating a $300 million compensation allegedly paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11. The group called on President Bola Tinubu …

•Cautions Supporters, Says Moment Calls For Wisdom, Tact Emma Sunday Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his supporters to tone down their confrontational approach to the state’s political situation and instead follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace by showing restraint. Governor Fubara gave the advice on Sunday night …

By Emma Sunday ­ Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, Sole Administrator of Rivers has assured on safety of critical government infrastructure and welfare for residents of the state. Ibas gave the assurance during a security/stakeholders interaction on Saturday in Opobo town headquarters of Opobo local government area of the state. …

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A Niger Delta group , the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has commended Dr. Akpos Mezeh, the Community Relations Consultant to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), for his outstanding commitment to stakeholders engagement and peacebuilding in oil-producing …

… Scores PINL 80% on Pipeline Protection By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has reassured Nigerians that the federal government is taking strong action against oil vandals threatening national assets and local communities, adding that over 100 vandals have been prosecuted over offenses related …

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has charged the people of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) to uphold peace as a vital pillar for sustainable development. The call was made during a town hall meeting held at Omoku, the ONELGA headquarters, where critical stakeholders, including …