Author: Emmanuel Obe

Operations at Sterling Global’s dredging site in Obienga, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, were brought to a halt on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, following a mass protest by residents of five fishing settlements who accused the company of neglect and violation of a General Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU). The protesting communities — Otuoyo, Oboloiluk, Utoon Obolo 1, Utoon Obolo 2, and one other — comprised men, women, youths, and children, who barricaded the company’s site demanding a halt to all activities until their grievances were addressed. According to reports obtained by @ConnectAndoni, the protest followed multiple failed attempts…

A coalition of prominent Rivers State citizens has issued a strongly worded letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, condemning his recent declaration of a state of emergency in the state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly. In a letter addressed to the President and copied to the National Assembly and the international community, the signatories – comprising seasoned journalists, legal minds, human rights advocates, and civil society leaders accused President Tinubu of committing a “blatant disregard for the constitutional rights of the people of…

Bua Sogho and Ueken communities in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State have rejected alleged land sales and grazing rights to Fulani herdsmen in their area. At an emergency townhall meeting held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Eete Barakaani in Bua Sogho, community leaders, stakeholders, and over 1,000 residents declared that no land had been sold to herdsmen and demanded their immediate withdrawal. The meeting, convened by King Frank Nule Nam, Mene Bua of Sogho, was prompted by protests from the Zor-Sogho sub-community over alleged destruction of farmlands by cattle grazing. The herders reportedly claimed to have purchased…

The Sole Admin-istrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, is battling hard to gain legitimacy more than six weeks after assuming duties in Port Harcourt. Ibas, who served as Chief of Naval Staff between 2015 and 2021, took charge of affairs in Rivers State on March 18 following the declaration of a State of Emergency in the state by President Bola Tinubu on March 18th. But six weeks down the road, the retired naval chief has not been able to win the hearts of both the people and the political class. The state of emergency was called to resolve the political…

The Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has built an ultra-modern Police station for the Ugborikoko Divisional Police Headquarters in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta. The new facility, equipped with state-of-the-art gadgets, was officially inaugurated on Friday amid celebration. The Chairman of TSSNL, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo was represented at the ceremony by the company’s Managing Director, Chief Kestin Pondi. Tompolo said that the gesture was the company’s shared commitment to safety, security, and community development, emphasizing the place of peace and security in the development of any society. “This occasion is not merely the unveiling of…

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has been named Major Oil Company of the Year for 2024 by Energy Times. The publication said the award is in recognition of SNEPCo’s contributions to deep-water oil and gas development and the industry generally. According to a statement by Mrs Gladys Afam-Anadu, Communications Manager at SNEPCo, Energy Times also awarded the title of Amazon of Nigeria’s Oil Sector for 2024 to Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, a former Managing Director of SNEPCo now on international assignment in Brunei. The awards were presented to SNEPCo’s Senior Operations Manager, Bolanle Odunayo-Ojo, who represented the Managing Director,…

The family of the Nigerian elder statesman, Chief, Sen. (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has fixed Tuesday, May 13 for his burial in Kiagbodo, his hometown in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The funeral programme announcement was made on Saturday by Penaowei Clark, the first son of the respected leader of the Niger Delta region at a press briefing held at the family’s Kiagbodo residence. Penaowei was joined at the briefing by prominent family members and traditional rulers, including the Pere of Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, HRM Prince Samuel Akpomiemie Fuludu (Ogiogio II), Professor Collins Clark, and Chief Ebikeme Clark, Delta…

The remains of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, were interred on Tuesday in his hometown, Kiagbodo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State amidst eulogies and commendations for virtues he lived and and stood for. At the funeral service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kiagbodo, President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said in Chief Clark’s death, Nigeria lost a man of courage and wisdom. Tinubu said Clark was a champion of his community and country and was never afraid to stand alone when speaking truth…

…Nwuche appointed chairman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Ms. Usoro Akpabio for appointment as the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). Usoro Akpabio hails from Uruan LGA in Akwa Ibom State.Also nominated was former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche from Rivers State, as Chairman of the Commission. The President’s request for confirmation of the appointments was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate and read during Thursday’s plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill AkpabioIn the letter, Tinubu also sought the Senate’s approval for the appointment of 16 other nominees, including…

Ikata, Rivers State — Renaissance, the new operator of oil assets formerly owned by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has shut down operations on its 14-inch Okordia–Rumuekpe pipeline following an oil spill in the Ikata community of Ahoada East Local Government Area. The company confirmed the shutdown through its spokesperson, Mr. Michael Adande, who stated that the decision was made to contain the spill and prevent further environmental damage. “Production into the affected pipeline segment has been halted to mitigate the impact and allow for investigation and cleanup,” he said. Local sources, including a pipeline surveillance guard who spoke under…