Politics

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reverse NBC Directive

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the National Broadcasting Commission to withdraw its recent directive to broadcasters, describing it as unlawful and repressive. In a letter signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation warned that the directive represents what it termed a dangerous attempt to

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Politics

Akuku-Toru Chairman Hails New CBT Centre in Obonnoma

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, has lauded the establishment of a JAMB Computer-Based Test centre at the O.B. Lulu-Briggs ICT Centre in Obonnoma. The centre, built by a firm chaired by philanthropist Dumo Lulu-Briggs, is aimed at reducing the stress candidates face when traveling long distances for examinations. Represented by the

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Politics

ADC Says It Is Positioned to Win 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress has declared its readiness to win elections in 2027, stating that it is not in the race merely to participate but to emerge victorious. The newly elected Chairman of the party in Rivers State, Chukwudi Dimkpa, made this known while speaking on the party’s plans and strategies ahead of the elections.

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Education Politics

Rivers Government Announces Third Term Resumption Date

The Rivers State Government has approved the resumption of primary and secondary schools for the third term of the 2025/2026 academic session, beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. This directive was contained in an official statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Peters Nwagor, who urged all stakeholders in the education sector to take note of

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Education Politics

Emohua Chairman Commends JAMB Over CBT Centre, Smooth UTME Exercise

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Llyod, has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for approving the ICT centre at the council secretariat as one of the Computer-Based Test centres for the UTME. Dr. Llyod explained that the establishment of the centre was aimed at reducing the stress and financial burden

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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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