Author: thescale
The Contractor handling the construction of the Isaka Landing Jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State have been directed to be alive to his responsibility. This directive was handed over by the Administrator of the Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Tamunobipiboye Thompson Isodiki, KSC when he undertook an unscheduled visit to Isaka. Engr Isodiki said, “I am not happy with what I see on site about the ongoing construction of the Isaka Landing Jetty”. The Administrator further said, “I cannot make any comment about the project unless the drawings are sent to my office for study “. He…
The Travel Writers Corps of Rivers State (TWC) has honoured Commander of the Imo State Police Anti kidnapping Unit, CSP Ola Odeyeyiwa and his deputy, SP Philip Okpara with “Distinguished Personality in Service to Humanity” awards. The awards are in recognition of their efforts and gallantry that have led to the drastic reduction in the rate of kidnappings and other related crimes in Imo State. In a brief ceremony on Wednesday July 30 at the Tiger Base of the Anti Kidnapping Unit in Owerri, capital of Imo State, chairman of the Corps, Mr Christopher Akpekwu Imbufe, who explained that TWC…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has fixed Saturday August 30, 2025 for what it termed the postponed Local Government elections in the state. It would be recalled that the defunct Justice Adolphus Enebeli led RSIEC had earlier fixed the elections for Saturday August 9 this year before the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other democratic structures in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Michael Odey made the announcement on Monday July 28, 2025 at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt while unveiling the election timetable in a meeting with stakeholders. Addressing the stakeholders, he said, “Taking…
The Federal Government has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) to each of the players of the victorious female national team, the Super Falcons as well as the technical crew for winning the 2024 Women African Football Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. President Bola Tinubu, who made the announcement today Monday July 28, 2025 at the State House in Abuja during a grand reception for the victorious team also added that each player will go home with the Naira equivalent of one hundred thousand US Dollars. While each of the coaches and technical…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, the host nation to win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title for the tenth time. The Super Falcons had in their final match dubbed “Mission X”, played at the full-capacity Stade Olympique de Rabat on Saturday July 26, 2025 came from behind to beat the host nation 3-2 to clinch a 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations title. All Super Falcons goals were scored in the second half of the match in which the Morocco’s Atlas Lioness dominated in the first half after a superlative…
Professor Jerry Gana, a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that his party has reached out and invited the former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi to come back to the party he ported from. He made the confirmation in an interview recently with the Africa Independent Television (AIT) network programme when he spoke on Peter Obi’s political standing and the dynamics of the 2027 general election. According to Prof. Gana, Peter Obi, a former member of the PDP, remains a credible and respected candidate in Nigerian politics and a factor in…
Seven people sustained varying degrees of injuries after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in the early hours of today, Saturday July 26, 2025 around Olokoro Road, Federal Low-Cost Housing Estate, Umuahia, capital of Abia State. Thescale.com.ng gathered that the incident, which occurred at about 3 a.m., also led to the destruction of a nearby bungalow housing a family of seven. While no fatalities were reported, several victims, including a nursing mother and her five-month-old baby were rescued from the rubble and rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical treatment. Residents of the area said the building had long shown signs…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the current Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman. He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party on Thursday, July 24. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on health grounds and for other crucial private matters. But was recently appointed to chair the board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Yilwatda was born on 8 August 1968 in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. The professor of Electrical Engineering was the flagrunner for the APC in the 2023 gubernatorial…
Community Development Committees in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers state have been told to protect government projects and property located in their various communities. The Administrator of the Okrika Local Government Area, Engr. Tamunobipiboye Thompson Isodiki, KSC gave the advice at Ojimba Ama in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State while presenting Life Jackets to the community. Engr. Isodiki was not happy when he was told the last set of Life Jackets donated by an individual in the community was no where to be found. He said, “Government projects and property sited in any community is meant for…
The people of Egbolom Town in Okpeden Clan of Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers state were today Saturday, July 19, 2025 thrown into joyous and jubilant mood as they presented their king elect, King Ishmael Sunday Iginighiom to Oda Abuan for confirmation and crowning. Thescale.com.ng which was in the community for the momentous event reports that residents of the community trooped down to Oda Abuan Palace in Otari town, Abua Central, headquarters of the LGA for the occasion and accompanied their Royal Highness back in a motorcade with songs and dances. Our Correspondent also observed that the celebration with…