Author: Emmanuel Obe

…commends traditional rulers for helping resolve political ten Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to expanding employment opportunities, noting that the much-anticipated recruitment of 10,000 workers and other openings will be driven strictly by state needs. Governor Fubara, who made the pledge on Monday while declaring open the 123rd/124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt, assured that the exercise will be transparent and free from political interference. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rebuilding the state’s education sector, declaring that education will receive the highest allocation in the…

The Chairman of Andoni Local Government, Hon. Prince Lucky Promise Otuo, has launched the 2026 Andoni Carnival alongside a broad development blueprint tagged, “Rediscover Andoni,” aimed at boosting investment, strengthening security, and accelerating infrastructure renewal across the area. The initiative was unveiled at Ngo, where the Chairman described it as “a bold step to reposition Andoni, unlock its economic treasures, and restore confidence for investors, tourists, and development partners.” Hon. Otuo explained that the new agenda is anchored on three major pillars designed to reposition Andoni as a rising tourism and economic hub in Rivers State. The first pillar is…

A human rights lawyer and public interest advocate, Chief Malcolm E. Omirhobo, has strongly criticised a recent suggestion by the Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Dalhatu, that the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme should serve as a model for addressing banditry in Northern Nigeria. In a public statement issued on Thursday, Omirhobo described the comparison as “deeply flawed, intellectually dishonest, and utterly insulting to the Nigerian people.” Dalhatu had reportedly argued that the Federal Government could adopt a similar amnesty framework for bandits in the North, a proposal that has sparked widespread debate. But Omirhobo insisted that equating…

The police in Rivers State are investigating a case in which a woman allegedly killed the seven-year old daughter and later died herself. The girl, Alicia Olajumoke, was allegedly killed in the Agip Estate area of Rumueme, Port Harcourt. Police said the incident occurred on 25 November at the child’s residence at 21 Okabia Street, where she lived with her mother, Glory Joseph.Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Grace Iringe-Koko, said the child’s mother reported that a woman known as Success, who was familiar to the family, went to Alicia’s school, took her home, and fatally attacked her. The suspect was…

The Executive Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area, Chief (Hon.) Obarilomate Ollor, has applauded Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Company Ltd for empowering more than 250 youths from its host communities through a comprehensive skills acquisition programme. Chief Ollor, represented by the Secretary of Council, Barr. Joseph Kattey, gave the commendation on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the Indorama Host Community Skill Acquisition Programme, where beneficiaries received professional starter packs to support their entry into entrepreneurship. He described Indorama as “a true pace setter” in youth development, employment support and empowerment, and called on other companies operating in Eleme LGA to…

Students of Community Secondary School, Okoragu in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State have called on the state government to urgently rehabilitate their school, describing the learning environment as hazardous and unsuitable for learning. In a report shared on Facebook by Stanley Uhegbu, the Senior Prefect, Nwachukwu Favour, said the poor condition of the school has made effective learning nearly impossible.“We are not happy because we cannot learn properly. When it rains, teachers can’t enter the class because the floor gets flooded. Even after the ceiling collapsed and injured a student, nothing has been done,” he said. He appealed…

Rivers State University (RSU) has announced the promotion of Dr. Mina Ogbanga to the rank of Professor of Social Work and Environmental Sustainability, making her the first person to attain a professorship in the combined field within the institution. The university’s decision marks a major milestone in Prof. Ogbanga’s academic career, recognizing her extensive contributions to social work practice, policy research, and environmental advocacy. Prof. Ogbanga’s scholarly works span the social and cultural dimensions of social welfare policies, reproductive health, rehabilitation, and recovery. She is also known for her strong involvement in climate change initiatives and other sustainability-focused programmes. Reacting…

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media video alleging that Fulani herdsmen attacked parts of the state and were repelled by Ijaw youths. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command described the claims as “entirely false, misleading, and designed to incite panic.” According to the statement, there have been no incidents or reports of herdsmen attacks in any part of Rivers State. The Command said the video was a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to disrupt the peace and stability currently enjoyed in the…

A professor of mathematics at Rivers State University, Prof. Adolphus Nwaoburu, has advised secondary school students to discard the long-held fear of mathematics, describing the subject as simple and essential for all fields of study. Prof. Nwaoburu gave the counsel on Thursday during a lecture on “Demystification of Mathematics” organised by Minds@Work, an NGO, at Baptist High School, Port Harcourt. The professor, an alumnus of the school, said many students developed aversion to mathematics because of the misleading definitions given to them early in life. “We were given a wrong definition of mathematics—where a blind man is placed in a…

A prominent Ogoni traditional ruler, King Suanu Baridam, has urged the Ogoni people to embrace constructive engagement with the Federal Government on issues affecting the development of Ogoniland. King Baridam, the Gbenemene Bangha, Khana LGA, who was responding to renewed calls from some groups opposing negotiations on the possible resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, said adopting a posture of silence or resistance would not advance the Ogoni cause. In a statement titled, “Who Is Afraid of Oil Resumption in Ogoniland?”, the monarch argued that the Ogoni Bill of Rights was not cast in stone and should not be used…