Politics

Bayelsa Governor Advocates Electric Watercraft in Niger Delta

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has advocated the adoption of electric watercraft for transportation across waterways in the Niger Delta. Represented at an international conference in Rivers State University, the governor emphasized the need to reduce emissions in marine transportation. Speakers at the event also highlighted the importance of digitalizing marine transport systems. Organisers noted

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Oil and Gas Politics

Fubara Attributes NLNG Success to Public-Private Partnership

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed the success of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited to its Public-Private Partnership model involving the Federal Government and multinational oil companies. The governor stated this while receiving the new NLNG Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade, during a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. He

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Politics

Former Obio/Akpor Chairman Denies Involvement in Land Dispute

The immediate past chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has distanced himself from the ownership of the disputed land. He stated that he has no business or interest whatsoever in the land and described allegations linking him to the dispute as false. Ihunwo further alleged that one of the accusers is of questionable

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Politics

ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Faction Storms INEC Headquarters

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress intensified on Thursday as a faction led by Nafiu Gombe stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja, demanding formal recognition. Gombe, accompanied by Kogi State lawmaker Leke Abejide and hundreds of supporters, accused the David Mark-led leadership of attempting to hijack the party’s

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Politics

PRP Criticises Power Sector Spending Amid Poor Electricity Supply

The Peoples Redemption Party has criticised continued spending in the power sector without corresponding improvement in electricity supply across the country. The Chairman of the party in Rivers State, Nature Dumale-Kieghe, said the trend reflects what he described as a pattern of insensitivity by successive administrations. Speaking in an interview, Dumale-Kieghe noted that despite promises

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Politics

Rivers Group Endorses Tinubu, Urges Fubara To Seek Second Term

A socio-political pressure group, the Rivers Grassroots Movement, has endorsed the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu. The endorsement was announced during the group’s mega rally held at Isaac Boro Park on Easter Monday, where supporters gathered to express their backing for the administration. Speaking at the event, the National Leader of the group, Sobomabo

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Politics

Rivers Political Actors Urged To Remain Patient Over Appointments

Political actors in Rivers State who are yet to benefit from appointments or political patronage under the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have been urged to remain patient and optimistic. The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, gave the advice over the weekend during a wedding reception held in Obio/Akpor

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Community Politics

Firms Launch Embedded Power Project To Reduce Lagos Gensets

Two energy firms have entered into a partnership to deploy embedded power solutions aimed at reducing reliance on generators in Lagos. The agreement focuses on delivering stable electricity supply to commercial and residential areas including Marina, Ikoyi, Lekki Phase One and Victoria Island. Officials involved in the project explained that the initiative would provide round-the-clock

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Politics

Governor Fubara Urges Unity, Sacrifice in Easter Message

Siminalayi Fubara has extended Easter greetings to residents of Rivers State, urging them to embrace sacrifice, reconciliation, and unity during the Christian celebration. In a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor encouraged Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice he said brought forgiveness and reconciliation to humanity. He

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Politics

Senate Declares Three Seats Vacant After Lawmakers’ Deaths

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of serving lawmakers. The affected constituencies include Enugu North Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Akpabio made the announcement during plenary, explaining that the declaration aligns with constitutional provisions governing legislative vacancies. He noted

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