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An elder statesman in Rivers State and rights activist in the Niger Delta, Rev Sokari Soberekon, has said that the suspended Governor of the State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara cannot possibly apologise to his estranged godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. Recall that Wike had said during a media chat in Abuja that he would forgive the suspended Governor if he sincerely apologises to him. Soberekon, while reacting to this comment in an interview in Port Harcourt, said Fubara cannot possibly apologise to the Minister since he never offended him in any particular way. He noted…

The Vatican in Rome, headquarters of the Holy Roman Catholic Church has released date for the burial of late Pope Francis, who passed on to higher glory in the early hours of Easter Monday April 21, 2025. Unconfirmed reports trending on social media indicate that the funeral ceremonies for the late Pope will commence on Saturday April 26, 2025 with an outdoor event at St Peter’s Basilica before interment at St Mary Major Basilica. We gathered that the casket will be on public display at St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning to enable faithful pay their last respect to the…

The Supreme Head of the Catholic Church worldwide, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Catholic Church announced the death from the Casa Santa Marta at 9:45am with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated…

The Church and Traditional Institutions in Opobo Kingdom in the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have been called upon to come together and sponsor the translation of the Bible in Ibani Language. The call was made by the General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), Pastor Samuel Sanusi at the Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo during the presentation of Special Membership Certificate to Venerable Emmanuel Nwuju and his wife Mrs. Stella. Pastor Sanusi, who was represented at the occasion by the Chairman of Rivers/ Bayelsa Area of the Bible Society of Nigeria, Elder Omoni…

The Supreme Court will fix a hearing date for the suit filed by 11 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State after its Easter vacation. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande, said the matter would be taken up after the court resumes. “You know the court is on vacation now, but when the Justices return at the end of the month, a hearing date will be fixed for the matter,” Akande said. The suit, marked SC/CV/329/2025, questions the constitutional authority of President…

The Chairman of Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), Rivers/Bayelsa Area, Elder Omoni Ayo-Tamuno has appealed to Churches in Billie Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State to work as a team to revive the Billie Auxillary. Elder Ayo-Tamuno made the appeal during the presentation of Special Membership Certificate to the Reverend Idah and Mrs Gloria Idoniboye at the Saint Judes Anglican Church, Billie. He said, “from records, Billie is one of the Auxiliaries existing in the area and it surprises me to note that for over 20 years, the Auxillary has not been functioning,” pointing out that the…

The Nigeria Civil Service Union(NCSU) has stressed the need for the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas (rtd) to continuously meet with stakeholders in the State, to achieve lasting peace and reconciliation in the State. Rivers State Chairman of NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who gave the indication in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the state capital said the union is appealing to the administrator to convene a meeting with all stakeholders in order to discuss and fashion out the best way of achieving lasting peace and genuine reconciliation among aggrieved parties in the…

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) is this year drawing from a new policy thrust that prioritises timely completion of all projects within stated timelines. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who gave the indication during the Project’s 2025 first quarter interactive session with Ogoni youths in Port Harcourt, said as a community-based project, HYPREP understands the urgency of protecting the environment and improving livelihoods in line with its mandate. He disclosed that the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration(CEER) for example, is currently being painted, as part of its final finishing works, stressing that HYPREP is ensuring…

A frontline Rivers State business mongul, Chief Isaac Nwonwu has suggested proper civic orientation for all Nigerians in order to correct what he called foundational problems that have plagued the country for long. The foundational problems, he emphasized are the level of graft, corruption, unpatriotism and lack of respect for our laws by those we see as our representatives at various level of trust, adding that you can’t take the wrong people to make laws because, Nigeria already have sufficient laws. But what is required for now by Nigerians is effective reorientation. Chief Nwonwu, speaking to journalists parallel to a…

An Estate Surveyor and Valuer, ESV Nwokoma Nwankwo has advised members of the public to be cautious and avoid falling victim of fraudsters masquerading as Estate Surveyors and Valuers. He also advised them to always seek the advice and guidance of qualified professionals as to what they need, especially in respect to their surveying and property valuation matters. Speaking to Journalists on the sidelines of the Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) 2025 MCPD Seminar in Port Harcourt, Nwankwo, who is the Rivers State Branch Chairman of the Institution, explained that the seminar was to bring members abreast…