Politics

APC Rivers State Appreciates Nigerians for Support During Amaechi’s 60th Birthday Celebration

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, under the leadership of Emeka Beke, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming show of solidarity and affection towards former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, during his 60th birthday anniversary celebration. In a statement issued by the APC’s spokesperson in Rivers State, Darlington

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Physically Challenged Scholar Urges Government to Improve Support for Persons with Disabilities

Dr. Baridado Ngo, a proud member of the physically challenged community, has called on the Nigerian government to provide adequate learning equipment and support systems to enhance educational opportunities for persons living with disabilities. Dr. Ngo made this appeal during a celebration marking his successful completion of a PhD in Fine and Applied Arts, specializing

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Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership Denounces Allegations Against Ex-Emohua Chairman

The Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership has strongly condemned recent allegations claiming that the immediate past Chairman of Emohua Local Government, David Omereji, borrowed six billion naira during his tenure. Speaking at a media conference in Port Harcourt, the group’s President General, Chizy Enyi, dismissed these claims as unfounded and politically motivated. He

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Community Politics

Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers Praises Rivers Court’s Order to Resolve MOSOP Leadership Crisis

The Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers has expressed commendation for the Rivers State High Court sitting in Saakpenwa, Tai Local Government, which granted an order to resolve the ongoing leadership crisis within the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP). Justice D. G. Kio approved the request following an appeal by the

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry Praises Tinubu Administration’s Efforts to Revitalize Industries

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively addressing the key issues that have historically caused industries to shut down or relocate from the country. Enoh explained that the government is making significant progress in tackling critical challenges such as power supply, infrastructure deficits, bureaucratic bottlenecks,

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Ogoni Youth Leaders Praise Nuhu Ribadu for Responsive Approach to Oil Production Resumption

Youth leaders from the Ogoni oil-bearing communities and the Tai Youth Assembly have lauded the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for his responsive and people-oriented handling of the long-standing demands by the Ogoni people concerning the resumption of oil production in the region. In a joint statement, Prince Akekue, President of the Tai Youth Assembly,

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Politics

As Sim Fubara eyes defection, Wike-backed APC leader in Rivers wants new comers to seek clearance

Rumours are high that Sim Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, may defect to the national ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Indications are however rife that such a defection may not be a simple walkover. This is because Chief Tony Okocha, that man through whom many know the mind of Nyesom Wike,

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Politics

Critics Mark Tinubu’s Two Years in Office with Criticism over Hardship and Lack of Transparency

As President Bola Tinubu commemorates his second anniversary in office, Solomon Lenu, a former spokesperson for the Rivers State Civil Society Organisations, has criticized the administration, stating that there is “nothing worth celebrating” after two years. Lenu described the period as one of “unprecedented hardship” for Nigerians, highlighting the removal of petrol subsidies as the

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Ibas, Rivers Sole Administrator, wants to boost Rivers technical centre, others

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who has completed two months in his emergency rule in Rivers State, has announced what he wants to do, probably as soon as the budget is enacted by the National Assembly. The Port Harcourt Technical & Vocational Centre which missed the chance to grow

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Legal Team Criticizes Transfer of Dr. Farah Dagogo’s Case Over Rivers State Emergency Declaration

The legal team representing former Rivers State House of Representatives member, Dr. Farah Dagogo, has strongly condemned the recent transfer of his legal challenge against the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. The case, originally filed in the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, was moved to the Abuja Division on the

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