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…
Nigeria’s long-delayed $2.5 billion Badagry Deep-Sea Port project has received a fresh push after APM Terminals entered exclusive negotiations with the project developers over its potential development. The agreement was signed on September 7 in Copenhagen during a Nigerian government delegation’s visit to Denmark, bringing one of the country’s most ambitious port projects back into…
The Executive Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Charles Wobodo, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for policies he said had increased funding available to local governments for developmental projects. Wobodo made the remarks during the official flag-off of the Igwuruta Health Centre project in Ikwerre LGA. Describing the occasion…
Campaign for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have continued to gain momentum with members of the All Progressives Congress APC, intensifying efforts through grassroots mobilization across Nigeria. Ahead of the forthcoming 2027 presidential election, the Director of Women Mobilization of the All Progressives Congress APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Betta Edu, organised…
As part of efforts to support vulnerable people in communities across the region, the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, has empowered persons living with disabilities PWDs. The empowerment as revealed in a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr Seledi Thompson-Wakama, on Wednesday, was aimed at promotion inclusion, equality and improving the livelihoods for persons…
The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu Alikor, has described high blood pressure as a “silent killer” that can damage vital organs and lead to serious health complications. Alikor stated this on September 9, 2025, in Port Harcourt, while flagging off the hospital’s “Operation Check Your BP: Show…
The motion on notice filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery in its legal battle with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the actions of the regulator against the refinery will today, September 9, be heard by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The hearing was sequel to an interim order obtained by…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has begun a probe into Uber’s exit from Nigeria to ascertain if the ride-hailing firm left customers with unrendered services or obligations unfulfilled.The FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, confirmed the development in a message to Bloomberg, saying the commission was investigating how Uber pulled out of…
