Author: Emmanuel Obe

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…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expanded the responsibilities of the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Hon. (Evang.) Princess Pat Ada Ajudua, by appointing her to also oversee the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community and Girl Child Support Services. Ajudua disclosed the development in a statement, expressing gratitude to God and appreciation to the governor for the confidence reposed in her. She described the appointment as a privilege and a call to greater service to the people of Delta State. According to her, the dual responsibility represents a mandate to promote community welfare, empower women, and improve…

The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has charged newly recruited teachers of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) to carry out their duties with diligence, integrity and professionalism. Nwagor gave the charge during an orientation programme organised for the newly employed teachers at the White Jade Event Centre, GRA, Port Harcourt. He described the recruitment as a major investment by the Rivers State Government in the future of children and the overall development of the state, stressing that education remains the cornerstone of societal progress. According to him, basic education forms the foundation upon which…

An energy expert and lecturer at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Dr. Joseph Obele, has defended the proposed refinery partnership involving Chinese investors, describing opposition to the deal as politically motivated and driven by advocates of monopoly in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Obele, who reacted to comments made on Arise Television by former President of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), Dele Oye, said critics of the arrangement were largely opponents of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms and persons uncomfortable with increased competition in the petroleum industry. He maintained that while constructive criticism remained necessary in…

The Executive Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr. Onengiyeofori George, has dissolved the Electoral Committee constituted to conduct the Krakrama youth elections, following allegations of bias and compromised integrity. According to a press release, issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the council, Mrs. Winnie Morganson, Dr. George announced the decision in Buguma, the council headquarters, stating that it was based on “irrefutable evidence of vested interest and predilection” against members of the committee set up by the outgoing youth leadership. He said the action became necessary after receiving complaints from aspirants and key stakeholders, who…

The planned takeover and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries by Chinese firms has drawn mixed reactions from industry stakeholders and host communities, with operators hailing the move as strategic while community leaders express concerns over lack of inclusion. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) for what it described as a bold step toward revitalising the nation’s refining sector. The association specifically lauded NNPC Ltd under its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, for signing a Memorandum of…