Author: Emmanuel Obe

Former Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has urged the Federal Government to prioritize stability within the commission’s leadership. Speaking at a management board retreat in Lagos, Ndoma-Egba emphasized the detrimental effects of frequent leadership changes on project completion and regional development. He advocated for allowing boards to complete their statutory tenures, citing the law’s provision for eight years of service (four years, renewable once) as an indication of the drafters’ intent for continuity. Ndoma-Egba also called for a review of the Niger Delta Regional Development Master Plan, emphasizing stakeholder ownership, particularly from state governments. NDDC Executive…

Renowned language expert and professor of French at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Priye Iyalla-Elechi Amadi, has said that a society whose members do not update themselves through reading would always fall prey to false information with all the dangers that come with it. Prof. Iyalla stated this while delivering the keynote address at the World Book Giving Day event at Faustinah Ojoba Walter-Akpana Resource Centre in Bakana, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State hosted by Havids Centre for Environment and Development. The programme featured book reading by students of Oba-Ama High School, Bakana and a…

The Chief Whip of Eleme Legislative Assembly and councillor representing Alesa Ward 1, Hon. Obele Humphrey Dada, has embarked on a road development project in the ward to mark his 100 days in office. During the inspection of the sites, Hon. Obele, said the project would have a positive impact on the community as it will attract investors and improve access to local farmers. “This is particularly significant for the women in the community, who play a vital role in agriculture and will greatly benefit from the improved infrastructure,” he said. The councillor’s efforts to upgrade the roads in Alesa…

Governor Fubara has sworn in the chairman and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission and the Local Government Service Commission. He charged the RSHA commission to enforce discipline and promote best practices among legislative staff. He emphasized the importance of productivity and high standards in legislative services. Regarding the Local Government Service Commission, Governor Fubara directed them to address issues of ghost workers and inflated payrolls to ensure the effective implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage for local government workers. He also instructed them to address staff stagnation and ensure timely promotions. He urged the…

Baptist High School, Port Harcourt in Rivers has floated a scholarship programme where public spirited individuals and corporate organizations could choose and part-sponsor the education of one or more students of the institution. Tagged, Scholarship Support Programme, the programme sponsors could provide 25, 50, 75 or even 100 percent of the tuition and other fees of the student they choose to support. Sponsorship can also be extended to academically gifted or sports-talented students. “At Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, we believe in unlocking potential through education and sports. You now have the opportunity to sponsor a student’s journey by contributing…

The Chairman Tai Local Government in Rivers State, Matthew Dike has inaugurated Tai Special Science School, (TSSS) to prepare secondary school students from the area for career paths in medicine, medical health sciences and engineering. The inauguration of the school temporarily located at Uedeme, Nonwa was one of the activities that marked the chairman’s 100 days in office. Work on the permanent site will be completed soon, according to a press release by Tai New Media team. Dike charged the students to be dedicated to their studies, and assured them that the Local Government would provide all that is needed…

A retired lecturer in the Fine and Applied Arts department of Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Mr. Pius Waritimi, has been lamenting the failure of Bayelsa State Government to pay him gratuity since he retired from the university a few years ago. In a Valentine’s Day post on his social media handle, Mr. Waritimi, criticized the state government for organizing an elaborate Valentine’s Day programme in the state when its retirees were starving. “Why has Bayelsa State Government not paid my pension of January 2025 and the government had gone ahead to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I am a retiree of Niger…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that Rivers people are enjoying an era of peace and freedom to undertake their endeavours without molestation or anxiety to trigger hypertension. The Governor also said there is an increased level of openness to governance that makes his administration well-disposed to suggestions that help in making amends where necessary because it is a democracy. Governor Fubara spoke during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Anglican Archbishops and their wives led by the Primate, Archbishop Metropolitan of All Nigeria, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, at Government House…

Bendel Insurance FC of Benin secured a 1-0 victory against Enyimba FC of Aba in a rescheduled NPFL match at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Kayode Oke scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute. Despite Enyimba being reduced to ten men in the first half, the score remained 0-0 at halftime. Bendel Insurance maintained pressure in the second half, ultimately securing the win. Coach Greg Ikhenoba celebrated the victory as a birthday gift, while Enyimba coach Stanley Eguma attributed his team’s loss to the red card.

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will host a Niger Delta sports festival from April 1-April 9 in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, who is the Chairman of the Planning Committee said during the inauguration in Port Harcourt said the importance of a steering committee was to ensure the festival’s success. He noted that the Niger Delta had produced many outstanding sportsmen and women that have brought pride to the region. Iyaye told the committee, “You have been carefully selected because of your expertise and knowledge in sports…