An opinion leader in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Dr. Tony Chuku, has called for a stakeholders’ confab to address the growing challenges of land grabbing, multiple taxation and other development issues confronting the council area. Chuku, the Traditional Prime Minister of Woji Community and a former councillor in the first Obio-Akpor…
The Amanyanabo of Grand Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, has commended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for restoring the glory of Bonny National Grammar School, describing the project as a landmark investment in education and the future of the kingdom. The monarch gave the commendation on Friday during…
The Action Alliance candidate in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial bye-election, Dr Fabeke Douglas, has sponsored 65 Rivers youths who graduated from the Global School of Leadership, Management and Governance after completing two months of intensive training in human rights, management and leadership. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Fabeke…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has attended the presentation of financial support to families of fallen heroes of the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme. The event, organised by the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria through the RHI, was held on…
Rivers Women Unite for SIM (RWUS) has reaffirmed its support for Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, particularly his efforts toward promoting peace, unity and sustainable development in the state. The group also called on political leaders, stakeholders and political actors to support genuine initiatives aimed at consolidating lasting peace across Rivers State. Also Read:…
The President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Lazarus Tamana, has called on the federal, state and local governments to enact a comprehensive water policy that would protect traditional water knowledge and the rights of indigenous communities in Rivers State and the Niger Delta. Tamana made the call during a…
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has has called for stronger collaboration between the judiciary and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) to ensure the effectivell implementation of non-custodial measures in the state. Justice Amadi disclosed this during a one-day training for non-custodial officers of the NCS, organised by the Rivers State Administration…
Women have been urged to allow the grace of God to guide and transform them as they discover and fulfil their God-given purpose in life. Pastor Nteugot Beauty gave the charge while speaking on the topic, “The Grace of God Training You,” at a women’s talk show organised by Praying Wives Voices International in Port…
Relief International Africa has called for restraint, privacy and responsible public conduct following recent public statements and social media discussions surrounding the reported marital difficulties and divorce proceedings involving renowned Gospel musician, Mr. Asu Ekiye, and his wife, Mrs.Kunemofa Asu. The organisation made the call in a press statement issued and signed by the Executive…
Veteran author, Paul Nalley, has urged writers in Rivers State and Nigeria to remain persistent and resolute in their creative pursuits, saying determination is essential for distinguishing themselves in the literary world. Nalley disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, maintained that creative writing remains a powerful tool for expression, education,…
