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The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project(HYPREP) has restated its commitment to prioritise the welfare of its workers and the determination to continue to create jobs. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who gave the indication in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, to mark this year’s Labour Day, felicitated with workers across the country, especially those in HYPREP’s Coordination Office and community workers at its various project sites in Ogoniland. Zabbey used the Labour Day celebration to acknowledge the immense commitment, resilience and dedication the workers have demonstrated on the Ogoni cleanup programme, which has contributed significantly to the…

All is now set as Drivers Welfare Club of Nigeria (DWCN) in conjunction with some government agencies have concluded plans for the official flag off of its drivers database and safety manifest as well as the commissioning of its zonal and state office. This was made known by Comrade Superior Odinkpa, State Treasure and the Unit Chairman of Aba Road branch of the Association while speaking during the sensitization and road show of the unit today in Port Harcourt. He further said that they are using the event to create awareness for people to know that DWCN is a stand…

The people of Ogoloma in Okrika Local Government Area has been assured that the Youth Development Centre in the area would be out into use. This assurance was given by the Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Tamunobipiboye Isodiki (KSC) when he paid a courtesy visit to the Amanyanabo of Ogoloma, HRM King Emmanuel T. I. Obudibo Ikwo V at his residence in Port Harcourt as part of his meet the traditional rulers tour of recognized kings in the local government area. Engr Isodiki explained that the Youth Development Center will be equipped and make functional to serve…

The Chairman of Myetti Allah in Rivers State, Alhaji Mohammed Tukur Abubakar and his Executive Officers as well as his members have heartily congratulated Alhaji Musa Saidu on his elevation as the new Sairkin Hausawa of Rivers State. Alhaji Tukur Mohammed Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of Alhaji Tukur Mohammed Abubakar Mosque at Eleme Junction, a suburb of Port Harcourt, the state capital gave the felicitation while speaking with Journalists today in Port Harcourt. He said that the recognition of Alhaji Musa Saidu as the new Sairkin Hausawa of the state is a well deserved title for him because…

The Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Engr Thompson Tamunobipiboye Isodiki (KSC) has described workers as the creators and growers of the Economy in any society. Engr Isodiki made the remark in his Workers Day Message to the staff of the Local Government and otter other workers in Okrika Local Government Area. The Sole Administrator said, “by this act workers, therefore, need to be encouraged at all times to increase their productivity”. He explained, “as you are aware there is change of leadership at the State Level with a Sole Administrator at the helm of affairs…

“The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches . . .They have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports . . .It is in hospitals that you see a homophobe being saved by a gay doctor.A privileged doctor saving the life of a beggar . . .In intensive care, you see a Jew taking care of a racist . . .A police officer and a prisoner in the same room receiving the same care . . .A wealthy patient waiting for a liver transplant, ready to receive the organ from a poor donor . .…

The Chairman of Myetti Allah in Rivers State, Alhaji Mohammed Tukur Abubakar has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cut short the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State. Alhaji Mohammed Tukur who is also the chairman of Mohammed Tukur Abubakar Mosque spoke to journalists shortly after Friday jumai prayer on Friday April 25, 2025 also pleaded with Mr President to bring back the suspended Governor Amaopu Senibo Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, who was elected by the people. He argued that the continuous peaceful protests by Rivers people almost on daily basis is a pointer that God and man is…

The Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman of Rumuolugwu in Eneka clan, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Comrade Chika Christian Dede has issued a serious warning to trailer owners and drivers, who are in the habit of parking their vehicles along the Eneka – Igwuruta Express road to desist forthwith. The CDC chairman gave the warning, which he said serves as the last, in a press briefing recently, where he reminded them that Eneka – Igwuruta road is a trunk A road which serves as an alternative route to Port Harcourt International Airport because of the ongoing Port Harcourt…

The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has said that civil servants in Rivers State are not celebrating this year’s May Day with fanfare, pomp and pageantry, following the prevailing state of emergency in the State. The Rivers State Chairman of NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who gave the indication in an interview in Port Harcourt recently said the workers have nothing to celebrate during the forthcoming May Day, because of the existing emergency rule in the State, which equally necessitated the suspension of the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. He said the civil servants would not celebrate the May Day…

The Commander of Oyigbo Urban Security in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chimaobi Francis Iwela has warned criminals to stay away from the Local Government because there will be no hiding place for them in the LGA. Commander Iwela, who was also the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the immediate past chairman of the LGA, Dr Gift Okere gave the warning in a chat with journalists in his office recently. He said that it’s better for criminals in the area to repent or relocate because Oyigbo will be too hot for them as he and his men are…