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The CDC Chairman of Rumuolukwu community in Eneka clan, Obio/Akpor local Government area of Rivers State, Comrade Chika Christan Dede has congratulated Rivers State as it celebrate 58 years of its creation. The community leader, who gave the congratulations in an exclusive chat with our Correspondent in Port Harcourt, the state capital said that if the state is a human being he would have been an adult at 58 years. He thanked God for journey so far and said that even though, the state is not at the level he envisaged it to be, but it can still be reckoned…
It was the gathering of who is who in Rivers State and beyond as the king of Iriebe kingdom, Eze (Dr) Jeremiah Worenwu (JP), Eze Oha Ebe VI, Nyenweli/ Paramount ruler of Iriebe kingdom in Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State rolled out the drums to thank and appreciate God for successful seven years anniversary on the throne of his ancestors. The Iriebe Paramount ruler, who is equally a Philanthropist hosted people from all walks of life, and gave special attention to orphans, widows and the downtrodden, making sure that they where taken good care of as starter packs were given…
The Nigeria Civil Service Union(NCSU) says it is not happy and delighted that the 2025 Appropriation Bill of Rivers State is being handled and considered for approval by the National Assembly following its presentation to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a result of the state of emergency in the State, contending, however, that it would need the budget to be implemented by the suspended Governor of the State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The Rivers State Chairman of NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who gave the indication in an interview in Port Harcourt, said it is unfortunate that the…
The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has unveiled plans for the phased rehabilitation of the Rivers State Secretariat, as part of a broader commitment to enhancing public service efficiency and workforce welfare. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of a 4-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop organized by the Rivers State Government in collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). The workshop, held in Port Harcourt, was designed to equip Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Administrators, Directors, and senior officers with cutting-edge leadership skills to drive governance reforms. A Vision for a…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his administration focuses on science and technical education in order to produce young people with hands-on skills relevant for employment and job creation. Governor Diri also stated that his government’s paradigm shift from paper qualification education was in tandem with global trends in education. The Bayelsa governor spoke on Wednesday in an interview with the Times Higher Education Magazine on the sidelines of the World Education Forum holding in London, United Kingdom. He emphasised the primacy of education to be able to build a decent society and to spur socio-economic…
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Africans are sitting on kegs of gunpowder and called for the urgent end to abject poverty across the continent. Obasanjo made the call recently in his keynote address at Dele Momodu’s leadership lecture, with the theme, ‘How to end hunger and poverty in Africa’. He posited that, “before we talk about food, security is key”, pointing out that if China could lift 700 million people out of poverty, Nigeria should be able to do something about the abject poverty being faced by its citizens. While proffering a lasting solution to hunger…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In the Papal invitation sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV underscored the need for President Tinubu’s physical presence “at this moment of particular importance for the Catholic Church and the world afflicted by many tensions and conflicts. Pope…
The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has for the umpteenth time appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lift the prevailing state of emergency in Rivers State and restore democracy in the State, with all functional democratic institutions in place. The Rivers State Chairman of NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who made the appeal in an interview in Port Harcourt, the state capital said the NCSU is making the appeal against the backdrop of having seriously and massively campaigned for the President under the umbrella of Tinubu Success Support Group, which transformed from Buhari Support Group and headed by Prof…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations tournament on Thursday May 15, 2025. The South Africans booked a place in the last four after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in the quarter-final. They also earned a place at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup following the win. The keenly contested encounter ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. Thabang Mahlangu scored the decisive goal in the 105th minute. Nigeria and South Africa will clash at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia, on Thursday.
The eleventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place on Saturday May 10, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film and television. The 11th edition was glamorous, with all the grandeur, elegance, and celebration the continent has come to expect. The star-studded ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, and other gurus in the creative industry from across Africa to honor outstanding achievements. From the glitzy red carpet to the emotional acceptance speeches, the event was a powerful tribute to the vibrancy and diversity of African storytelling in the African way.…