Representatives of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) in oil-producing communities in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State have been urged to ensure wider consultation with community members when selecting and implementing projects under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The call was made by the Rivers State Officer of BudgIT Foundation, Mercy Eze, during…
The ChairmanOgoni Dialogue CommitteeBori, Ogoni, Rivers State Date: 12th September 2026 UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON OIL RESUMPTION IN OGONI AND THE PROPOSED MOU SIGNING AGREEMENT Attention: Sir, I write to bring to your attention critical updates regarding the ongoing oil resumption activities in Ogoni. 1.0 UPDATE ON FIELD OPERATIONS IN TAI LGA A…
The Dangote Refinery is set to offer Nigerians an opportunity to directly own shares in what is expected to be one of the largest companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The refinery is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the offer expected to open on September 14 and close on October 13, 2026….
The Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has described the state’s social health insurance agency as a legacy project of Governor Siminalayi Fubara aimed at ensuring that residents have access to quality and affordable healthcare. Agala stated this in Port Harcourt on Friday, September 11, 2026, when…
Candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, under the Holy Ghost Thunder Coalition. Dr. Fabeke Douglas, has appealed to youths and political stakeholders in Khana Local Government Area and other parts of the senatorial district to support peaceful and credible elections come 2027. Douglas disclosed this in an interview with…
The Nigeria Police Force has disowned a purported press release claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, had directed the commencement of training for 50,000 newly recruited police constables. The Force described the document, which is currently circulating and bears the name and designation of the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu,…
In a bid to intensifies intelligence-sharing, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, has held a strategic engagement with the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC. The State NIS Comptroller, CISLU Anatogu, his team and NSCDC state commandant, Dennis Reuben and his team paid a separate courtesy…
In commemoration of the World Literacy Day celebration, the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, has pledged its unwavering commitment to continue to sponsor foreign and local postgraduate scholarship programmes. The commission also reiterated its determination to ensure that the people of the Niger Delta region advance in their academic journey. Speaking at an event to…
The Ny’údū Úpátá, Dr Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, has called on traditional rulers across Ekpeye communities to unite and promote genuine peace, reconciliation and development in the Ekpeye Ethnic Nation. Otuwarikpo made the call on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when he, alongside members of the Úpátá Traditional Council (UTC), received the Ekpeye Peace and Reconciliation Committee…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has said the Nigeria Police Force cannot effectively discharge its responsibilities without the cooperation and support of members of the public. Disu stated this during a live television programme organised to commemorate the International Day of Police Cooperation, where he emphasised the importance of trust, accountability and collaboration…
