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Okpo Club of Nigeria, a socio-cultural group of Ikwerre lawyers in Rivers state has joined forces with the Ikwerre people umbrella body, Ogbakor Ikwerre to affirm that the Ikwerres are not Igbos. The law group reportedly issued a public statement which stated that, “the House aligns itself, approved and joined the Ogbakor Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality in the said publication of 20th day of January, 2025.” “Sequel to the action of Senator Mbata who willingly identified himself as an Igbo man cum his subsequent election as its President General and the fallout of his action and the election and subsequent publication…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down several businesses across the state for breaching the state’s environmental regulations. The reported crackdown of the agency focused on noise pollution and the unlawful siting of gas refilling plants in unauthorized places. Among the businesses sealed were hotels, religious centers, gas plants and factories found to be violating the state environmental laws. Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, LASEPA’s General Manager explained that the purpose of the enforcement exercise was to safeguard public health and safety. “Environmental violations, including noise pollution and the illegal siting of gas refilling plants, pose serious risks to lives and…
The Rivers State Police Command has banned the illegal practice of officers Subletting their official barracks accommodation to their colleagues after being retired/transferred out of the command. A wireless message from the state command dated February 25, 2025 stated that the state police authorities have prohibited officers from selling or purchasing barracks accommodation from among officers of the command. The memo with reference number CB:4001/RVS/VOL.60A/122, reads, “Order and directives. COMPOL (Commissioner of Police) has observed with dismay the way and manner police officers are illegally selling barracks accommodation to fellow officers when retired/transferred out of the command or relocating from…
Carry Ogoni People Along, Gov Fubara Tells Environment Minister Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed the need for full participation of Ogoni people in the ongoing remediation exercise of their polluted lands and environment to give them a sense of ownership for the projects being executed to better their lives. The governor, who emphasized the people’s inclusion in the exercise last Monday while receiving the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal and his delegation at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital also stated that their inclusion in the decision-making processes would ensure a sense of ownership…
Peeved by Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s continuous disregard and disdain for the rule of law and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike has condemned the governor’s contemptuous display of impunity. A press statement by media aide to Speaker Martins Amaewhule circulated in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, said that the House, which expressed its displeasure during its 122nd Legislative Sitting of the Second Session last Wednesday also directed Clerk of the House to publish a disclaimer to the illegal appointments by…
Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Stakeholders for Integrity and Good Governance (SHIG), a pro Fubara political support group, Rev (High Chief) Standfast Robinson Arugu has lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the smooth conduct of the local government elections through out the state. In an exclusive chat with this online newspaper over the weekend in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, he observed that the election was devoid of violence, even with the absence of the Police. “It was so smooth that, inspite of the absence of the Police, the people trooped out joyously to cast their votes.…
As the Nigerian musician with the most charting singles in the history of the US Billboard Hot 100, singer Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy, has overtaken his colleague Tems. He broke a tie with Tems to accomplish the achievement, and this week’s chart premiere of Cold Play’s “We Pray,” which features him, LittleSimz, Elyanna, and TiniStoessel. With We Pray’s debut at No. 87 on this week’s Hot 100, Burna Boy now has six entries on the chart. Wizkid, the first Nigerian musician to make their debut, has four restaurants, while Tems has five entries on…