Author: Emmanuel Obe

The Itsekiri ethnic nationality in Delta State has rejected the final report of the Independent national Commission (INEC) called on wards delineation in Warri Federal Constituency and have called on the Federal Government to investigate the technical execution and conduct of the electoral ward delineation. The Itsekiri leaders made public their rejection on Wednesday at a press briefing held at the Ubeji Town Hall in Warri South Local Government Area. The press statement containing theor position was read by Sir A.S. Mene and was signed by Chief Edward Ekpoko, Prince Yemi Emiko, Mr Alex Eyengho, Chief Robinson Ariyo and Sir…

Some Ijaw leaders in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State have said that any attempt to subvert the recent final reports released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on wards delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency could truncate the existing peace in Warri South. The leaders of Ogbe-Ijoh Community stated this at a press conference in Warri, where they alleged that some influential Itsekiris and prominent political figures were trying to frustrate the implementation of the delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency. The signed statement was read by Mr Denbo-Denbofa Oweikpodor on behalf of the people,…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has paid tribute to fathers, describing them as strong pillars of society whose sacrifices and dedication deserve greater love, appreciation and recognition. In a special message marking this year’s Father’s Day celebration, the governor acknowledged the immense responsibilities fathers shoulder in providing for their families and contributing to the stability of society. He also prayed for God’s blessings, strength and protection upon them. “A father’s love is quiet strength. It is the man who leaves home before dawn and returns after dusk so his children can eat and go to school. It is the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the restoration of six State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta State ahead of the 2027 General Elections, in compliance with court rulings that ordered the reinstatement of previously suppressed constituencies. The restored constituencies are Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II, and Warri North II. INEC disclosed that political parties are expected to conduct primary elections in the affected constituencies between June 16 and June 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for the 2027 elections. The Commission also announced the restoration of additional…

Opposition candidates in last Saturday’s Rivers East Senatorial District bye-election have rejected the victory of Senator Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging irregularities and calling for the cancellation of the exercise. However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the allegations and challenged the aggrieved candidates to seek legal redress if they possess evidence contradicting the official results. According to INEC, Nwogu secured 47,961 votes to emerge winner of the election. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came second with 1,647 votes, while Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance (AA) polled 1,175 votes to…

The Decade of Gas Secretariat, in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), has intensified efforts to promote public understanding of Nigeria’s gas economy through a media capacity-building workshop for journalists in Port Harcourt. The June 19, 2026 programme brought together 30 journalists from television, radio, print and digital media organisations to enhance reporting on the country’s gas development agenda and its contribution to economic growth, energy security, industrialisation, job creation and improved living standards. Speaking at the event, Mr. Taofeek Balogun of the Decade of Gas Secretariat said the Port Harcourt…

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday received the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) from Governor Siminalayi Fubara and deferred debate on the document to allow lawmakers undertake a detailed examination of its contents. The MTEF was presented during the first legislative sitting of the Fourth Session of the Tenth Assembly following the House’s return from recess. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, while reading a correspondence from Governor Fubara, informed members that he had received the framework document from the governor. The document was subsequently laid before the House by the Majority Leader and Leader…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, is set to host prominent personalities from government, academia, traditional institutions, business and religious organizations today as activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day Celebration, the Day of the African Child (DAC) and the 10th Day of the Muslim New Year 1448AH (Ashura) reach their grand finale. The event, scheduled for 2 p.m., is being organized by Treasury Ventures, publishers of Achievers World International Magazine, Asiwaju Trumpet, NIMMA International Magazine, Kwara People Magazine and Stop Violence Magazine. The programme will feature keynote lectures, goodwill messages and the presentation of…

The Rivers State Government has shut down the site of a three-storey building that collapsed on Monday night at Slaughter Street, Rumuolumeni, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, as investigations begin into the cause of the incident. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Amairigha Edward-Hart, led officials of the ministry on an inspection of the collapsed structure to assess the situation and determine the possible factors responsible for the disaster. Speaking after the inspection, Edward-Hart said preliminary findings suggest that the collapse may have resulted from the engagement of unqualified engineers, the use of substandard building materials, or…

Participants at Saturday’s People’s Assembly on the gas leak in Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have demanded immediate declaration of a state of emergency in the community by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The participants made up of civil society groups, traditional rulers, community, women and youth organisations and human rights activists said the situation in Bille required no further delay lest the situation degenerate into a colossal human disaster. The gas leakages in the community were noticed since last year by residents who noticed bubbles on the waters around the community, openings in the…