By Mohammed Manga Imagine a Nigeria where power is reliable, roads are smooth, and ports are bustling with efficiency – a Nigeria where economic opportunities abound and citizens thrive. This vision can be a reality with robust infrastructure development, the bedrock upon which the country’s economic growth and development are […]
Rivers Exco Dissolution: Dr Adaeze Ore Expresses Gratitude to Gov Fubara, Health Workforce
Former Commissioner for Health, Rivers State,Dr Adaeze Ore has sent a message of gratitude to Governor Siminilayi Fubara and the people of the state for the rare opportunity to serve as Commissioner saying it has been” one of the greatest honours in my life for which I will be forever […]
Nigeria and the One-Chance Phenomenon: The Owaza Escape
Weekend Titbits By Boma Nwuke In July 1999, I had a brush with death — though I did not know it at the time. Looking back now, with the benefit of age, experience and hindsight, I shudder at how naïveté and ambition almost led me into the waiting arms of […]
JUST IN:INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Elections, Fixes Presidential For February 20
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable and schedule for the 2027 general elections.with presidential election slated for 20th February. The Commission’s Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Amupitan explained that the announcement was made in accordance with […]
Rivers:Four Sentenced to Death By Hanging Over DPO Agbashim’s Murder
The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced to death by hanging, four out of thirteen individuals standing trial over the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division, SP Bako Amgbashin. The presiding judge, Justice Sika Aprioku also convicted and […]
APC Adjusts Timetable for Nationwide Congresses,Pegs National Chairman Nomination Form At N10m
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has released an adjusted timetable for its nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses beginning in February 2026. In the release issued by its National Secretariat in Abuja and signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, the party said the activities were in […]
Fubara Dissolves State Executive Council.
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council following the mediation of President Bola Tinubu in the rift between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The governor has therefore directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior […]
Police Nab Suspected Armed robber in Delta, Recover Pistol
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command attached to Ozoro Division in Isoko North Local Government Area of the State have arrested a twenty six(26) year old suspected armed robber, Friday Oghenemaro and recovered a locally made Beretta pistol. Confirming the arrest in the statement in Warri, Delta State Police […]
Tragedy averted as Arik Air Lagos-PH flight diverts to Benin airport after abnormal engine issues
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft operating Lagos to Port Harcourt flight on Wednesday diverted to Benin airport after a loud noise occured from the left engine In a statement, Arik Air said the aircraft, operating flight W3-740 with registration 5N-MJF, was descending into Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, when […]
E- transmission:IREV Statutorily Authenticated Reference Point – Sen Nwaebonyi
The Senator representing Ebonyi North at the National Assembly,Senator Onyebuchi Nwaebonyi, l has said that Tuesday’s amendment to a section of the Electoral Act has officially authenticated the INEC Result Viewing portal (IREV) as a reference point for election results. Earlier,the Senate had rejected the compulsory electronic transmission of results […]