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Chairman of Alhaji Tukur Mohammed Abubakar Mosque in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers state has congratulated His Royal Majesty (HRM), King Ateke Michael Tom, the King and Natural Ruler of Okochiri ancient kingdom, the Sukuru 1 of Niger Delta on his 60th birthday anniversary. Alhaji Tukur Abubakar, who is also the former Myetti Allah chairman and its current Director in Rivers State described King Ateke Michael Tom as a bridge builder and a trail blazer and praised him for his philanthropic nature which, he said knows no boundaries. In an exclusive chat with thescale.com.ng, he thanked him for the payment…

Management of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) have been called upon to upgrade their Cables, High and Low Tension and equipment to avoid future disaster. They have also been told to be vigilant and increase their efficiency capacity to safeguard lives and property of their consumers. The Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Tamunobipiboye Thompson Isodiki, KSC gave the advice today when he undertook on the spot assessment of power surge at Ogan Ama and Fiberesima Ama areas of the LGA. Engr Isodiki said, “it is obvious that the surge is caused by low quality cable,…

Nigeria’s political firmament is once again tuned back to the era of political endorsements, the comedy that danced naked thirty years ago during the time of late Gen Sani Abacha in his efforts to transform to a civilian president. Interestingly however, while Abacha was revelling in his endorsements, incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in the trenches, fighting vehemently against such malady under the banner of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) – a fight that earned him the moniker as a democrat. No reminders that it was at the peak of such dressed endorsements that Tinubu escaped into exile for security…

Hon. Vincent Reuben Obu, the immediate past Council Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area, has shared his insights on the perennial underdevelopment plaguing some Local Government Areas in Nigeria. In an interview with newsmen, Hon. Vincent attributed the stagnation to the lack of full administrative and financial autonomy granted to the LGAs, which has hindered the effective utilization of their finances. He noted that some states continue to exert undue influence over the administration and finances of their LGAs, rendering them vulnerable. Hon. Vincent also commended the executive governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for granting full administrative and…

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…