Politics

Rivers govt power investments over the years gets national acclaim as Afam 2 kicks off

The steady investment by the Rivers State government over the years seemed to get national acclaim on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, when Afam 2 was commissioned to add another 180mw to the national grid. Rivers State began during Dr Peter Odili days to invest in power generation through the gas turbine system. Dr Odili built

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Niger State Commissioner Confirms Over 200 Victims’ Corpses Recovered After Flood Disaster

Ahmad Suleiman, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs in Niger State, has announced that over 200 corpses of victims have been recovered following the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area. Suleiman stated that while more than 200 bodies have been retrieved, the search for additional victims is ongoing. He emphasized that the exact number

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Politics

Ondo State Deputy Speaker and Majority Leader Resign from Their Positions

The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Ogunmolasuyi, have resigned from their respective roles. Both politicians are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Their resignations were officially announced on the floor of the House during today’s plenary session, which was presided over by Speaker Olamide

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Simplified Academics Urge Tinubu to Restore Fubara as Rivers Governor

Members of the Simplified Academics group in Rivers State are appealing to President Bola Tinubu to use his second anniversary in office to intervene and reinstate Sim Fubara as the elected governor of the state. In a statement released to mark Governor Fubara’s second anniversary, Professor Akuro Gobo, Coordinator General of the Simplified Academics, thanked

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President Tinubu Confers National Honour on Bill Gates During Lagos Visit

President Bola Tinubu has formally conferred the prestigious national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on renowned Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates. The ceremony took place on Tuesday in Lagos, amid Gates’ ongoing visit to Nigeria aimed at discussing vital health and development initiatives. During the event, President Tinubu

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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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