Economy General

Logistical Challenges Limiting Micro Loan Disbursement to Rural Areas — RIMA

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has said its inability to effectively reach rural communities is hampering efforts to disburse government-approved micro loans to small business operators in those areas. The Managing Director of RIMA, Pastor Jonathan Tobin, disclosed this during a chat with journalists, attributing the challenge to limited manpower and inadequate logistics. According

Read More
Community General

Ogoni Day 2026: Group Urges Elites to Defend Ogoni Struggle, Reject Exploitation

As the Ogoni people mark the 2026 anniversary of Ogoni Day, a call has gone out to Ogoni elites to resist being used by self-serving individuals to undermine the long-standing struggle and dignity of the Ogoni people. The Director-General of the Ogoni Development Foundation, Victor Wisdom, made the call in a goodwill message to the

Read More
Features General Judiciary

President Tinubu’s Legal Practitioners Bill Seeks Capture and Reprisal, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Twenty-three days after the transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the upper chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly, better known as the Senate, held public hearings on 18 December 2025 to consider the Legal Practitioners Bill. At this pace, the bill will be certain to become law well before the middle of 2026. The journey to

Read More
General

Rivers Deputy Governor Odu Hails Church Construction as Divine Honour

The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has described the construction of a place of worship as a rare privilege and honour from God, likening it to the biblical roles of King David and King Solomon. She made the remarks during the dedication of the Assemblies of God Church auditorium in Akabuka, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local

Read More
General

APC’s Victor Giadom Urges Saint Pius X Alumni to Support School, Receives Church Award

The South-South National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, has called on old students of Saint Pius the Tenth College to come together and support the school in improving its learning facilities. Giadom made the appeal shortly after receiving the Saint Joseph the Builder Award for his outstanding contributions to the

Read More
Economy General

Rivers CSOs Commend Fubara on MSME Growth, Hail RIMA Loan Disbursements

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations and Community-Based Groups in Rivers State has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for what it described as visionary leadership and a strong commitment to the growth of small and medium-scale businesses through the Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA). The coalition described RIMA as a critical driver of inclusive economic growth

Read More
Community Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Prince Tonye Princewill Returns to Buguma as Paramount Chief

Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill has returned to Buguma in Rivers State to formally assume his role as Paramount Chief, marking a new phase of direct involvement in the affairs of his ancestral community. Princewill, son of the late Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, King Amachree XI, had spent much of his life living and working

Read More
Technology General

Nigerians Use Over 1.2m Terabytes of Data in November

By Paul Chimodo The data represents an increase from October, indicating continued growth in internet consumption across the country. The NCC statistics also show that Nigeria’s total number of internet subscribers rose to about 144.8 million in November, up from 142.6 million recorded in the previous month. Most of the connections came from mobile internet

Read More
General Economy

RIMA Disburses ₦2.346bn to 3,000 Beneficiaries Since 2024

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has disbursed a total of ₦2.346 billion to about 3,000 beneficiaries since the inception of its loan scheme in 2024. The scheme was launched by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to support small and medium-scale enterprises across Rivers State. The Managing Director of RIMA, Pastor Tobin Jonathan, disclosed this while presenting

Read More
General

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Christmas Truce, Laments Rejection of Ceasefire Appeal

Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing great sadness that Russia has reportedly rejected an appeal for a ceasefire. Speaking on conflicts across the world, the Pope urged all parties involved in ongoing wars to consider the significance of the season and embrace a brief moment of peace. He

Read More