Author: Emmanuel Obe

There was an outpouring of joy and thanksgiving on Wednesday at Meridian Hospital, D-Line, Port Harcourt, as Baby Miracle and his grandmother were finally released after more than a year of being held over unpaid hospital bills. The emotional moment marked the end of a heartbreaking ordeal that had gripped public attention and drawn wide condemnation from human rights advocates and concerned Nigerians. The release followed sustained media pressure and the timely intervention of the Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, who stepped in to resolve the matter. Baby Miracle was born prematurely at seven months after…

…a milestone in Rivers State’s affordable housing drive A new chapter in the housing story of Rivers State unfolded on Friday, October 24, 2025, as the first resident officially moved into her home at the Greater TaF City, a 20,000-unit housing development located along Tam David-West Boulevard, Obirikwerre, New Airport Road in Greater Port Harcourt. The symbolic handover marked a major milestone in the state government’s resolve to provide affordable and modern housing solutions for its citizens. What was once a vast construction site has now begun transforming into a vibrant residential community, with over 700 housing units already completed…

A gender rights advocate, Chief Constance Meju, has called for collective and deliberate action to protect the girl child from abuse, discrimination, and systemic neglect in society. In a statement on her social media handle to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, Chief Meju lamented that while public celebrations for the day had filled social media spaces with pictures and goodwill messages, there was little effort to address the deeper issues affecting the girl child in Nigeria. “Born disadvantaged, thanks to a custom that places the male child above the female, life has continued to be a struggle…

Students and young people have been advised to manage their time wisely if they hoped to succeed with their life aspirations. The advice was given by a veteran journalist, teacher and writer, Dagogo Josiah in a lecture he delivered at the maiden edition of Mind@Work Lecture Series of lectures organized for students of Baptist high School, Port Harcourt on Thursday. Mr. Josiah, who himself is a 1974 alumnus of the school, said though time is the most important resource, it was however a wasting resource and people must learn to manage it when they have it on their side. He…

Delta State Government has praised Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited for its pivotal role in safeguarding oil facilities and stabilizing Nigeria’s economy. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, gave the commendation on Sunday during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise News, where he described Tantita’s operations as a “model of corporate citizenship.” Aniagwu noted that the company’s efforts have significantly contributed to the rise in the country’s crude oil output — from 1.1 million barrels per day to about 1.7 million — thereby boosting both federal and state revenues. “Delta, being the number…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded former Niger Delta agitator, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his continued role in maintaining peace and stability in the Niger Delta region. Jonathan, who received Tompolo on a courtesy visit, described him as a patriotic leader whose contributions to the unity and security of the region remain invaluable. “Since I left office, we have not met. Tompolo is one young man who played a key role in ensuring the unity of our people,” Jonathan said. “He has been handling security issues in the Niger Delta, and I recall that as Vice President,…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has revoked the ₦134 billion contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat Complex, describing the move as part of efforts to enforce accountability in public contracting. The decision was reached on Thursday during the State Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Port Harcourt. The contract, which was awarded during the period of emergency rule under former Governor Ibas, had attracted public scrutiny over its cost and execution timeline. In announcing the revocation, the Council also directed CCECC to refund the ₦20 billion mobilisation…

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of a suspect linked to a recent armed robbery and car snatching incident in the Choba area of Port Harcourt. The incident, which occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on October 15, 2025, and was captured in a viral CCTV video circulating on social media, involved the snatching of a Toyota Avalon car at gunpoint. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, operatives of the Command apprehended one of the suspects, identified as…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the reintroduction and compulsory teaching of Edo indigenous languages across schools in the state, as part of efforts to preserve Edo’s rich cultural heritage and promote indigenous knowledge. The Governor announced this policy during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative (EOI) to the Government House in Benin City. Led by its President, Rt. Hon. Mathew Egbadon, the delegation — made up of technocrats, business leaders, and community stakeholders, commended Governor Okpebholo for the remarkable achievements recorded in less than a year of his administration. Governor Okpebholo, in…

…urges NYSC members to build capacity The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Mr. Benibo Anabraba, has charged the 2025 Batch B, Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the State, to use the NYSC skill acquisition training programme to build capacity. Anabraba, who represented Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the passing out parade of the corps members at the Nonwa/Gbam orientation camp, enjoined the corps members to embrace skill acquisition wholeheartedly in order to elevate themselves as wealth creators and employers of labour. “Take Rivers State as your home. Be assured of the warmth, hospitality, and accommodating…