Author: Emmanuel Obe

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has condemned Governor Alex Otti’s decision to name the newly commissioned Umuahia Central Bus Terminal after Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya-Otti, describing the move as “provocative, divisive and embarrassing.” In a statement issued by the Abia APC Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the opposition party alleged that naming the facility after the professor, who served as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer during the 2023 governorship election in the state, raised ethical and credibility concerns. The APC argued that Prof. Otti merely performed a constitutional duty for which she was appointed and paid…

Former President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Mr. Legborsi Pyagbara, has declared that oil production cannot resume in Ogoniland unless issues of political exclusion and marginalization of the Ogoni people are addressed. Pyagbara made the declaration during a media parley with journalists in Port Harcourt, where he accused the political establishment in Rivers State of sidelining the Ogoni ethnic nationality from the state’s top political leadership despite its contribution to the economy of both Rivers State and Nigeria. The environmental rights advocate and Executive Director of the African Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development…

A member of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the 2027 general election. Chinda, who currently represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency and is a former Minority Leader of the House, was declared winner of the party’s primary election held on Thursday. Announcing the result, Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, said Chinda, who was the sole aspirant in the race, polled 268,497 votes. Speaking shortly after his emergence, Chinda, widely regarded as an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the state governorship election. Fubara announced his decision in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the move followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family, friends and political associates. The governor said although the decision was difficult, it was necessary in the interest of peace, stability and unity in Rivers State. “Leadership is ultimately about sacrifice. There comes a time when personal ambition must yield to the greater good of the people. Rivers State is bigger than any individual,” he stated. Fubara…

Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Mr. Tonye Cole, has withdrawn from the party’s gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Cole announced his withdrawal in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the decision was taken in the interest of party unity, peace and collective progress. The former governorship candidate of the APC said his action followed a recent stakeholders’ meeting convened by the national leadership of the party, where discussions were held on the future of the Rivers APC and the need to present a united front ahead of the elections. According to…

The Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to combat hypertension and other non-communicable diseases, urging residents and civil servants to adopt healthy lifestyles and regularly monitor their blood pressure. The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Coordinator in the Anambra State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Egoh Adaku, made the call during the commencement of free medical screenings for workers at the State Secretariat Complex in Awka to commemorate the 2026 World Hypertension Day. Mrs. Egoh said the exercise, which includes blood pressure, blood sugar and HIV tests, was aimed at helping workers detect health conditions early and take prompt action. According to her,…

Former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to resolve their political differences in the interest of peace and stability in the state.Banigo made the appeal while speaking with journalists shortly after she was disqualified from contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries for Rivers West Senatorial District.According to her, both Wike and Fubara have shared a long-standing political relationship and should be able to come together to settle their disagreements for the good of Rivers people.“They…

Renowned environmental activist and Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Mr. Nnimmo Bassey, on Monday accused the Nigerian government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of enabling decades of ecological destruction in the Niger Delta through weak regulation and failure to hold oil companies accountable. Bassey made the accusation while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Correspondents’ Week of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Port Harcourt. The event, themed “The Imperatives of Comprehensive Clean-Up of the Niger Delta Environment: Role of the Media,” was supported by Renaissance Africa…

…recruitment of more 5,000 teachers on course The Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) has completed a two-day orientation programme for 1,000 new teachers, reaffirming its commitment to raising the standard of basic education in the state. A press release issued by the Director, Corporate Communications Department of Rivers SUBEB, Mr. Justice Amadi, said the induction introduced the teachers into the policies, ethics, and pedagogical standards of the Rivers State school system. The RSUBEB Chairman, Hon. Samuel Ogeh, said having emerged through a rigorous process, the new teachers should justify the confidence reposed in them by being diligent, disciplined,…

A woman leader and activist in Ndoni Kingdom, Chief Mrs. Adaobi Whyte Ajuwa, popularly known as Ada Ukwu-Ogene of Aboh and Ndoni Kingdoms, has drawn attention for tearing her traditional red cap in protest against the prolonged delay in the installation of a king in the community. The protest, which has become a major talking point in the kingdom, was aimed at expressing dissatisfaction over what she described as years of leadership vacuum in Ndoni. According to reports, Ndoni Kingdom experienced long periods of interregnum, including over 100 years at one point, followed by another 19 years and most recently…