Author: thescale

In other to safeguard Nigeria’s economic interest, protect public health, support domestic productions and ensure compliance to the country’s import laws, the Port Harcourt Area 2 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Onne Port, Rivers State has interpreted 56 containers of prohibited items worth about N5.53 Billion Naira. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in a media briefing in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State said that the interception was made through renewed intelligence driven and risk assessment based enforcement operations aimed at preventing prohibited, restricted and improperly declared consignments from entry the country. He said with…

The Ogoni Youths Development Initiative (OYDI) has notified the Federal Government of its intention to stage a statewide protest against plans to resume oil operations in Ogoniland without the creation of Bori State. In a statement signed by its Global President, Comrade Imeabe Saviour Oscar and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, OYDI said the protest would involve a total shutdown of any attempt to restart oil activities in the area. The group said it is not opposed to economic progress or oil exploration, but insisted that justice must come first. “The ground of Ogoniland is soaked in the blood…

The Diocese of Niger Delta North of the Church of Nigeria, Global Anglican Communion has intensified its campaign against gender-based violence, calling on church leaders, families, communities and relevant institutions to break the culture of silence and speak up against abuse. The Diocese, under the leadership of the Bishop, Rt. Rev’d Wisdom Budu Ihunwo, and his wife, Dr. Mrs. Mercy Oluchi Wisdom is implementing the Anglican Compassion and Development Initiative (ACADI) Gender-Based Violence Prevention Programme in partnership with the Church of Nigeria, Global Anglican Communion, with support from the Ford Foundation. The intervention is aimed at addressing and reducing gender-based…

Chief Renner G. Ibot-Oron, the Head Chief of Ibot Oron family of Ekede kingdom in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has asserted that when little efforts of individuals in society are recognised, energize the awardees to do more. He made the assertion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital last Friday September 4, 2026 when responding to an ‘Award of Excellence in Leadership and Community Development’ bestowed on him by members of South South Media Practitioners Forum (SSMPF). Chief Renner Ibot-Oron who pointed out that he never knew that his little contributions to the betterment of society were being…

The Executives, Elders’ Council and Members of the Independent Newspaper Publishers’ Association of Rivers State, RIVPA, received with shock and profound sadness the news of the demise of a veteran journalist and publisher, Mr. Eddie Williams. RIVPA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Williams family and prays that God grants them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. Until his death, Mr. Eddie Williams was the Publisher of The Envoy Newspaper, with head office in Port Harcourt and widely circulated across the South-South geopolitical zone of the country. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Signed:Lord Zeismer Evans OsiChairman, RIVPA CTC…

Members of the University of Abuja Law Alumni converged in Port Harcourt for its Reunion Dinner and Awards Night, leveraging the presence of lawyers in the city for the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Annual General Conference. The event, which held on Tuesday August 25, 2026 brought together alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Abuja from different call years and provided a platform for networking, reminiscence and celebration of professional milestones achieved by members since graduation. Speaking with Journalists, the President of the University of Abuja Law Alumni, Oluwaseun Adeojo said the NBA Conference created a unique opportunity for…

Unconfirmed intelligence report reaching us alleged that strangers and unknown persons suspected to be bandits have invaded several forests in Rivers state in preparation for attacks across the state. Although, we couldn’t cite a copy of the said report, top security sources in the state confirmed the receipt of such report, stressing that it’s more of a proactive step for security agencies to remain on high alert. However, our discreet investigations revealed that these suspected bandits, allegedly hiding in forests in some LGAs in the state have concluded plans to attack soft spots to distract attention from their main targets…

Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, once proudly known as the “Garden City” of Nigeria because of its cleanliness and greenery is fast becoming the ‘Garbage City’ of the country. This is because the hydrocarbons headquarters of West Africa is currently facing a disturbing waste-management challenges as heaps of refuse and garbage have taken over major roads, markets, streets and residential areas across the state capital and environs. Our investigations revealed that in parts of Port Harcourt, particularly Ogbogoro Road, Slaughter Market and the NTA–Choba axis, residents and traders say uncollected refuse have become a recurring problem, raising concerns about…

As Commissioner of Police Akin Victor Fakorede celebrates his 55th birthday today August 22, 2026, colleagues, associates and admirers across Nigeria are expected to reflect on a career spanning more than three decades of dedicated service to the Nigeria Police Force. He was born on Sunday August 22, 1971, in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State in South West Nigeria. But he would be celebrating his 55th born day this year on Saturday August 22, 2026. CP Akin Fakorede joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a Cadet Inspector after training at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. Over the years, he has…

Chairman of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW), Igwuruta branch in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Comrade Richard Larry Nyeche has commended the State Transport Ministry for its directives that all commercial cabs operating in the state be painted with the state’s approved colours of blue and white. Comrade Richard Larry Nyeche who made the commendation in an exclusive chat with Thescale.com.ng on Wednesday in his office in Igwuruta stated that, “it is very commendable and long overdue because in other states like Lagos commercial vehicles are easily identified by the state colours. “If the Ministry…