By Biliyaminu SurajBiliyasuraj247@yahoo.com Perhaps the most damning evidence of deliberate malfeasance in Nigeria’s mining sector lies in what should be impossible: the systematic failure of a cadastral system specifically engineered to prevent the very abuses now occurring. The Mining Cadastral Office’s (MCO) cadastral system was created by an experienced German […]
Day: October 13, 2025
JUST In: Gov Fubara Appoints New SSG
Rivers State Governor,Sir Siminialayi Fubara has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the Secretary to Government. According to a statement by Dr Honour Kuru Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, the New Permanent Secretary will be sworn in by Governor Fubara today, Monday October 13,2025 by 4 pm.at […]
Rivers: Sharky Politicians, Dishonest Permanent Secretaries ?
On the Frontline With Boma Let’s be honest, politics in Rivers has never been for the faint-hearted. And right now, with the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the game is on again — and the players aren’t even pretending anymore. The so-called peace we heard about? Cosmetic. Scratch the surface […]
Atiku To Tinubu ” Your Reckless Use of Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice and Emboldens Criminality”
Former Vice President,Atiku Abubakar has faulted the recent clemency announced by the presidency saying it undermines the rule of law and encourages criminality. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku said ,“The recent announcement of a presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, as expected, provoked […]
FCT Police Nab Four Suspects For One-Chance Robbery & Abduction
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping, rescuing two victims during an early morning operation in Abuja. The suspects — identified as Solomon Tanko, Samuel Audu, Chigozie Joseph, and Emmanuel Chidiebere — were apprehended by […]
Redefining Womanhood: Empowering Girls for a Sustainable Tomorrow
In a bid to encourage young females to embrace skill development and financial independence, the Rivers Secondary School Old Boys and Girls Association, Set of 1983 (ROGBA’83) has called for a redefinition of womanhood beyond societal expectations of marriage. Speaking at a conference held last Saturday in commemoration of the […]