Author: Emmanuel Obe

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a one-month ultimatum to Raffoul Nigeria Limited, the construction company handling the 6.5-kilometre Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road, to complete the long-delayed project or face termination of the contract. Governor Fubara gave the directive on Friday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the project site, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Projects, Mr. Hebron Wisdom. The Governor, who was visibly displeased with the pace of work, expressed disappointment over the contractor’s performance despite multiple variations granted to ensure completion of the road and its 200-metre bridge. “We came to visit one…

…Reaffirms commitment to local content, carbon reduction, and community development Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Nigerian content development through employment generation, contract awards, and human capacity building across its operations in the country. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs of CNL, Mr. Olusoga Oduselu, made this known on Tuesday during a one-day Media Capacity Building Programme organised for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel. Oduselu disclosed that Chevron awards over $1 billion worth of contracts annually to Nigerian companies, in line with its policy of supporting local participation in the oil…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 600 successful candidates under its 2025/2026 Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, aimed at boosting human capital development in the region. Presenting the award letters to beneficiaries at a ceremony in Port Harcourt, NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said the initiative reflects the Commission’s renewed commitment to building local expertise to drive regional growth. Ogbuku, supported by other board members and directors, including Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde and Senator Dimaro Denyanbofa, charged the beneficiaries to be worthy ambassadors of the Niger Delta. “You are the torchbearers of transformation. Your education is…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has described the fire incident that gutted a section of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt on Monday evening as unfortunate but said it would accelerate his administration’s plans to rehabilitate the entire complex. Governor Fubara stated this, when he visited the scene to assess the level of damage caused by the fire, which affected a creche facility used by civil servants. The governor, who was received by jubilant workers, the Head of Service, and some Permanent Secretaries, including the newly sworn-in Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart, expressed gratitude that no life was lost and…

…Bayelsa Electricity Company says 60MW gas plant 85% complete Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited (BEC Ltd) has assured residents of Yenagoa and its environs that uninterrupted, 24-hour power supply will become a reality before the end of December 2025. The Director of Operations, Mr. Steve Bubagah Jnr, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a media tour of the company’s 60-megawatt (MW) gas-powered electricity plant currently under installation at Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Bubagah disclosed that the project, which is 85 percent completed, is progressing according to schedule and specifications. “We are making steady progress. At this stage,…

At least 1,000 women in Rivers State have received financial empowerment grants under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the Rivers State Government. The beneficiaries, comprising small-scale traders and entrepreneurs, were each given ₦50,000 to boost their businesses at a ceremony held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Government House, Port Harcourt. While the RHI and TEF provided grants to 500 women, the Rivers State Government, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his wife, Lady Valerie Fubara, extended the gesture to an additional 500 women,…

…As Bayelsa marks 2025/2026 Legal Year Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called on Nigerians to allow the judiciary to perform its duties independently and in accordance with the dictates of conscience and the rule of law. Diri made the appeal on Friday during the 2025/2026 Legal Year Thanksgiving and Valedictory Court Session held at the Bayelsa State High Court complex in Yenagoa. The governor described the judiciary as the “hope of the common man,” urging citizens to respect and support its role in upholding justice and fairness in society. “It has become an annual ritual, but we all…

…commends Ogbakiri community Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resumed inspection of projects he left after he was suspended by President Bola Tinubu as part of the state. At the end of the inspection, the governor interacted with members of the communities where the projects are sites and commended Ogbakiri for creating a friendly atmosphere for the contractor.” The governor said, “We also inspected two important projects that are sure to facilitate ease of movement and connect the people. “The projects are the Emohua–Ogbakiri–Egbelu Road and the Tema-Buguma–Degema–Abonnema Road. “With the contractor now remobilized to site, God willing, the projects…

Being Press Statement from Government House, Port Harcourt from the Thanksgiving Service held for the former Sole Administrator, Rivers State Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Ecumenical Centre, Port Harcourt Port Harcourt, Nigeria, September 14, 2025. The Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has issued an appeal to the people of Rivers State, urging them to transcend bitterness, political rivalry, and self-interest to forge a united path toward peace and sustainable development. The Administrator made the call today during an Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service held at the Ecumenical Centre…

A mysterious fire burnt part of the basement of the Podium Block of the Rivers State Secretariat complex today. The fire, which sent workers scampering for safety caught just as workers were closing from work. Intervention of Rivers State Fire Service and other emergency agencies helped to put out the fire after about an hour of continuous burning. The Head of Service of the state, Dr. Inyingi Brown, however attributed the fire to electrical fault. The incident attracted a large crowd of sympathisers to the scene. The state government had promised to rehabilitate the complex for many years now. Lavatories…