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The chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Owolobi Micheal Ofori has met with corp members serving in Abua/Odual LGA. Engr. Ofori who earlier received a report on the welfare and living condition of the corp members in the LGA, granted the audience to chat a way forward for a better living condition and service year for all corpers posted to the LGA for their National Assignment. Addressing the vibrant youths who left their homes and their states to Abua/Odual to serve the Nation, Engr. Ofori assured them of improved facilities and a better living condition in the LGA.…

The Institute of Corporate Governance, Employment and Human Resources Management (ICGEHRM) has, as part of its professionalism and commitment to empowering distinguished individuals in the fields of Corporate Governance, employment and human resources management inducted over 59 persons as members of the Institute. The induction ceremony was done recently in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State during the Institute’s first National Conference themed: “Corporate Governance Ideals: The Question of Disclosure, Whistle Blowing and Inclusion in Nigeria.” The Investiture ceremony witnessed the presentation of lead papers from top academia, including a keynote address by Prof. Okey Onuchuku, Vice Chancellor of Ignatius…

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate issuance of a 14-day termination notice to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over what he described as the “total failure” of the Aba-bound lane of the Port Harcourt–Aba Road in Rivers State. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, October 19, 2025, during an inspection visit to the 43-kilometre federal road project, the minister expressed deep disappointment over the poor quality of work and the contractor’s refusal to comply with multiple directives issued by the Ministry. The Minister revealed that credible reports from field engineers indicated that the Aba-bound…

It was a gathering of the Crème de la crème of society, a gathering of great men from all walks of life as Deborah Cosmas wedded Gallion Jesman Yerima in holy solemnization of their marriage at the Defense for Christ Glory Ministries in Port- Harcourt recently. Speaking to Journalists, chairman of the occasion, Nicolas Jasman Yarima said, ‘’I thank the great and Almighty God for the successful wedding of my brother, we all in the family have always looked forward to it and today it’s a thing of the past. I wish him all the best in his marriage and…

Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 people who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday. President Tinubu also granted a posthumous pardon to Herbert Macaulay, a Nigerian nationalist and co-founder, along with Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC). Macaulay was the party’s first president, which played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s struggle for independence. However, in 1913,…

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical. Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity. In compliance with the…

The Executive Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area (ABOLGA), Hon. Engr. Owolobi Michael Ofori paid a visit to Emoh Community in Okpeden clan where he was warmly received by Chief of the community, Chief Thankyou Igenewari JP, the PDP Party Chairman of Abua/Odual LGA, Chief Hon. Oye Igenewari, and other respected stakeholders of the community. During the visit, the Chairman inspected the ongoing work at the community town hall and expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far. He commended the people of Emoh for their dedication and unity towards community development. He also assured the community of his continuous…

The embattled National Secretary of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Imo East Senator, Senator Samuel Anyanwu is reportedly set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Close sources informed that negotiations for his defection are at advance stage and that it may take place as soon as the PDP scheduled National Convention is concluded. Or even much earlier. Anyanwu, who is a known political ally of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been accused of working to undermine the Party, including, setting legal booby traps for the party, through unauthorised communications with the Independent National Electoral…

The peace pact that led to the abrogation of the six months emergency rule in Rivers state last month buoyed to gear two as Governor Siminalayi Fubara, over the weekend reportedly met with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike and his allies. We gathered that the meeting, which venue was unknown was to finetune the peace process already in force following the reinstatement of Gov. Fubara after the emergency rule. Close and reliable sources, however, informed Thescale.com.ng that the meeting was heavily one sided as Governor Fubara attended with none of his supporters, particularly those who staked their…

Dear Mr. President, Sir, Calvary Greetings from The Waterside, with a deep sense of respect, duty and humility all the time, everytime. The latest report from The European Observation Mission (EOM), and its Follow-up Mission, currently in Nigeria, speaks volumes in concise points, so to speak and deserves your esteemed attention, Sir. The European Observation Mission on the 2023 election, and its salient recommendations requires detailed study – *First, from the presidency *Second, from The National Assembly *Third, from The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). *Four, the political parties that will participate in the 2027 election *Five, the security agencies…