Author: Emmanuel Obe

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…

…as Gov Fubara Reassures Completion of Landmark Infrastructure Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has returned to site for the continuation of the 62.65-kilometre Port Harcourt Ring Road project, following months of suspension due to funding challenges. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, confirmed the development during an on-site inspection tour of the project on Monday, assuring residents that his administration remains resolute in completing the massive infrastructure project described as one of the most ambitious in the state’s history. Speaking with journalists at the Eneka Flyover section of the project, Governor Fubara explained that discussions with the contractor had yielded positive…

Rivers State Governor, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Mr Benibo Anabraba, as the new Secretary to the State Government. A statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Sirawo, said Anabraba would be sworn in at 4pm at Government House. Anabraba, a supporter of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, belonged is representing Akuku-Toru II in the House of Assembly. He replaces Prof. Ibibia Worika, who served as the SSG in the State of Emergency government that ended on September 18th. He also hailed from the same local government as Sr. Tammy…

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…