The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasised the importance of technology in driving economic growth and social development in the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2024, Ogbuku, said it was necessary for the NDDC to collaborate with […]
Month: April 2024
FG Suspends Dana Air operations
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana Airlines operations until the conclusion of investigation into the financial and health audit of the airline The directive followed a day after Dana Airplane skidded off the runway at the domestic airport […]
WE’RE OPEN TO PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE STATUS OF RIVERS PEOPLE – GOV FUBARA.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he is willing to work with people of goodwill and progressive ideas for partnerships that will make life better for the people and ensure sustainable development of the State. This is even as he acknowledged the unwavering support demonstrated by both […]
Cabinet reshuffle: Two Rivers Commissioners Resign.
By Ken Chiwendu The former commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of Rivers State, Prof.Zachaeus Adangor SAN and his Finance Counterpart, Isaac Kamalu have resigned from office. Until late Tuesday when they were redeployed to Special Duties and Employment Generation respectively,,Adangor was in charge of the Justice Ministry while Kamalu […]
N18.9bn Fraud— EFCC Slams Fresh Charges Against Emefiele .
By John Obi Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN,Mr Godwin Emefiele is to appear before Justice Maryann Anenih of a Federal High Court in Abuja on April 30 in defence of a four count charge against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. The anti-graft […]
How Yahaya Bello Used $720,000 Public Money To Pay Children’s School Fees, Declined EFCC’s Invitation for Interrogation – EFCC
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has said that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello to respond to investigations regarding his alleged involvement in money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88 (Eighty […]
FG SETS TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY, APPROVES 25BN FOR 8800 HEALTH FACILITIES.
By Ijeoma Wilfred The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has reiterated the readiness of the Federal Government to reduce maternal mortality and newborn child deaths by providing adequate funding to eight thousand, eight hundred,(8800) health facilities across the country. The Minister made this known […]
Release Hon Sokari Goodboy Sokari Now, NAWOJ RIVERS Urges Security Agencies
…..Sues For Peace, Unity. The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Rivers State Chapter has expressed concerns over the continued illegal arrest and detention of a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA), Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari by some yet to be identified security men in Abuja. Both […]
Breaking: Gov. Fubara Approves Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
:….. redeploys Adangor,Kamalu to Special Duties, Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment Respectively. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. A statement signed by Dr Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Secretary to the Government on Wednesday evening said ,“. Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor SAN, DSSRS, the former Attorney […]
State Police:Gaidam Highlights Benefits,Advocates National Dialogue.
By John Obi The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has spoken of the numerous benefits of implementing state police saying it will help to improve crime prevention and enhance security at the local level, . Gaidam stated this during his goodwill message at the National Dialogue on State […]