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*Press Statement* *MRA Condemns NBC’s Revocation of Licenses of 52 Broadcast Stations* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *Lagos, Friday, August 19, 2022:* Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned today’s revocation and withdrawal of the broadcast licenses of 52 broadcast stations across Nigeria by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) describing the action as ill-advised, insensitive and antithetical to the interests of the Nigerian public. In a statement by Ms Obioma Okonkwo, Head of its Legal Department, MRA said by the revocation of the broadcast licenses of so many stations for alleged non-payment of their licence fees, the NBC was prioritizing its desire to…

1. PREAMBLE The Apex Pan-Ijaw socio-cultural organization, Ijaw National Congress (INC), held a town hall meeting (eastern zone) themed, “Ijaw Unity and Sensitization” on Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to deliberate on the need to educate, sensitize and conscientize Ijaw people towards security consciousness, sustainable self-governance, self-development and self-defence, collectively and individually, of Ijaw territory. The one-day meeting, which was chaired by the National President of INC, Professor Benjamin Okaba, had in attendance members of the national executive committee of INC, eastern zonal and clan executive committee members, traditional rulers and clan heads from the…

The Edo State deputy governor and vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said the second edition of the yearly football tournament will drive the government’s campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Hon. Shaibu made the statements, while briefing journalists in Government House, Benin City, on the preparedness of the state to host the second edition of the tournament. Shaibu said the tournament which will start on September 7, 2022 will have 12 teams participating, with 10 coming from the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), while the other…

To enable them contribute and fend for themselves and househoods, Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has urged global leaders and other development stakeholders to expand opportunities for women in rural areas to drive sustainable development in communities. Obaseki gave the charge in commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, celebrated by the United Nations and its partners, on August 9. He said, “In commemoration of this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, there is the need for world leaders to work together in opening up the space for increased women participation in driving sustainable development,…

It looks like there is a spirit getting governors mad in the Rivers State Government House. Since the return to civil rule in 1999, no governor of this oil rich state which should be the hub of development and business in the Niger Delta has finished well. There has always been a mad rush to the centre greeted with resounding failure from the Peter Odili administration through Chibuike Amaechi to NyesomWike. While for Odili, it started with the donor spirit, throwing Rivers money to all ends of the country which earned him an Obafunminiyi of the Source title from the…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has congratulated Nigerian athletes for their medals haul at the just-concluded 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. He particularly extolled World record breaker, Tobi Amusan, for her gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles, where she set a new Commonwealth record, and also led Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma and Grace Nwokocha to a historic gold medal in women’s 4x100m relay. Home-girl, Ese Brume, with a gold medal and new Commonwealth record in Long Jump was also a toast of the governor, who expressed great delight at the marvelous performances of other gold medallists -…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has advocated a review of surveillance contracts on oil facilities to involve host communities in order to check the high rate of oil theft in the country. He said that reviewing oil surveillance contracts based on performance of the contractors and engagement of host communities would ensure effectiveness in securing the nation’s oil and gas assets. Okowa made the call when he received a Federal Government delegation on anti-Oil theft led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, on Monday at Government House, Asaba. He admitted that the challenge of…

Stakeholders from the Civil Society Organisations, faith based organisations, media, women groups and different political groups, today Tuesday, 9th August, 2022, tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political parties on credible 2023 elections, including an increased participation of women in political leadership. This development was a fallout of a one-day stakeholders town hall meeting on the International Co-Working Day Celebration, organised by the Stand-Up For Women Society (SWS) in collaboration with the Elona Development Foundation, which held at the conference hall of the Delta State Orientation Bureau in Asaba. The Keynote address on the theme of the Day…

One of the leading Catholic priests in Nigeria, Very Rev. Fr. Louismary Obiajulu Okeyia has commended members of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Rumuolumeni (Olumeni) for their support and positive impact on his life. Rev. Fr. Louismary Okeyia made the commendation during his 55th birthday and 22 years priestly anniversary ordination. According to him, “Since I came to this parish you have been supporting me as well as identifying with me. Your support to me has not only made me happy but you have also given me more reasons to continue to serve God and touch lives. Therefore, I…

Following security threats in some unity schools in some parts of the country and response to the directive issued by the Federal Ministry of Education that unity schools across the country should be shut down for the time being, the management of Federal Government College (FGC), Port Harcourt has assured parents of the safety and security of their and wards at the college. Speaking to newsmen in his office recently, the vice principal (Special Duties) of the college, Dr. Ogbonna Joe said the management of the school has taken necessary measures against security threats or breaches within the school premises.…