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Former Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has been elevated to the rank of Professor of Medicine, drawing widespread commendation from colleagues, associates, and admirers within and outside the health sector. Prof. Oreh, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding health commissioners during her tenure in Rivers State, is a Consultant Family Physician with over two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, public health policy, healthcare administration, research, and global health advocacy. Before serving as Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, she held several strategic positions in Nigeria’s health sector, including Country Director of Planning, Research and…

The Coalition of Ijaw Interest Groups (CIIG) AN URGENT CALL FOR RESTORATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER IN THE IJAW NATIONAL CONGRESS 3 MAY 2026 The Coalition of Ijaw Interest Groups (CIIG) condemn in very strong terms happenings in Ijaw Nation, with specific reference to the recent show of shame called election into the exalted voices of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), as a particularly troubling reality. We categorically affirm that what transpired on 13 April 2026, by any credible constitutional or moral standard, cannot and must not be upheld as a legitimate electoral outcome. As has been rightly observed in several…

The Nigerian Navy’s Central and Eastern Naval Commands on Friday commenced Exercise Fleet Sentinel, a joint operation aimed at boosting maritime security and curbing criminal activities in Nigeria’s territorial and regional waters. The exercise was flagged off aboard NNS Kada at the Bonny Anchorage in Rivers State by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the Chief of Naval Safety and Standards, Rear Admiral Pakiribo Anabraba. The drill comes barely 24 hours after the conclusion of Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational maritime security exercise involving navies from West and Central Africa, as well as…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been around the corridors of power since 1992.He knows quite a bit about power In Nigeria. Tinubu served as a ranking senator in 1992.He jumped onto the turbulent wagon of opposition politics after the annulment of June 12 1993 presidential election that Moshood Abiola won.Those were tough days that brought anti-military agitation to a head. Nigeria was at the crossroads.But it’s no longer about the erring military slamming reporters into the gulag forwriting bad verses.For Nigeria has gone full circle where great agitators now call shots from cozy power corridors.But Tinubu sits pretty at the…

PRESS STATEMENT BY IJAW WOMEN ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE On the Ongoing Judicial Proceedings in the United PREAMBLE We, the Ijaw Women Advocates for Justice across the Ijaw Nation and diaspora, have watched unfolding events with vigilance, restraint, and clarity.Like owls in the night, we have observed carefully; refusing to be drawn into noise, speculation, or premature judgment. We speak now not out of impulse, but out of responsibility; both to justice and to one of our own, a daughter of the Ijaw Nation, Diezani Alison- Madueke. STATEMENT Let it be clearly stated: We are not here to defend or condemn…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dualisation of the Bodo–Bonny link road in Rivers State as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the Niger Delta. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed that the project covers an 8.9-kilometre stretch linking the Bodo–Bonny Road to the East–West Road. Umahi said the road will be constructed using concrete technology and will feature modern infrastructure, including two flyovers, solar-powered streetlights, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and designated rest areas. He added that the project is designed to serve as the first “smart road” in the South-South region, incorporating round-the-clock…

A group, Ijaw Women Advocates for Justice, has called for adherence to due process and fairness in the ongoing judicial proceedings in the United Kingdom involving former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. In a press statement issued on behalf of the group, Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, said the organisation was neither defending nor condemning any individual, but was committed to upholding the principles of justice. The group cautioned against what it described as the growing trend of trying individuals in the court of public opinion while legal processes are still ongoing, warning that such actions could undermine the integrity…

A widow, Efosa Dora, has emerged winner of a tricycle at the Family funfair organised by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, in Benin, Edo State. The event, held simultaneously in Benin and Owerri, was part of the company’s customer engagement and appreciation initiative aimed at rewarding loyal subscribers during festive periods. Dora, who attended the event with her children, expressed gratitude to the company, stating that the gesture will significantly improve her family’s livelihood. “I want to say a big thank you to MTN for putting a smile on my face and the faces of my children,” she said. Other subscribers…

A public interest organization, Pilex Center for Civic Education Initiative, has announced a minor restructure of its leadership. In a release made available to this publication signed by the Executive Director of the non-governmental organization, Comrade Courage Nsirimovu, the Pilex Board at its August 16, 2025 meeting after a review of its activities, passed a resolution for the restructure to position it for greater performance and impact. Under the new structure, Everest Nwankwo, a development expert and legal practitioner takes over as Board Chairman while Egondu Esinwoke, a long time and seasoned development expert, assumes the position of Board Secretary…

A soldier on guard at the FIPL Power Station at Alode in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State has reportedly shot dead a suspected armed assailant. Reports said the deceased was among three men armed with cutlasses that confronted the solider with an aim to disarm him and snatch his rifle. The soldier was said to have responded swiftly, gunning down one of the suspects, while the other two escaped. The military authorities in Port Harcourt were yet to make an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.