Author: nationalpoint

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that his visit to the residential quarters of the State House of Assembly is to undertake on-the-spot assessment of condition of the structures for a possible rehabilitation work to restore its status and make liveable. Governor Fubara gave the explanation after the inspection of the 15.24 kilometers long Emohua-Abalama-Tema Junction dual carriageway road project on Thursday. The Governor said: “Is the Assembly quarters not part of my property? Is there anything wrong in going to check how things are going on there? “You are aware of the develop-ments. We have a new…

The member representing Bonny State Constituency, Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, has emerged as the new Speaker of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly. He was elected on Wednesday at 10am during plenary, in line with the Standing Order of the House. In his acceptance speech, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, thanked the members for electing him as the new Speaker sequel to the resignation of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edison Ogerenye Ehie. Speaking on the floor of the House, Oko-Jumbo said: “This is in line with Section 92(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (CFRN 1999)…

Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr Godwins Marvellous Omobayo, has charged security agencies to be neutral during the forthcoming governorship election in September. The Deputy Governor gave the charge during a courtesy visit to him by the Commander, 4 Mechanized Brigade, Benin, Brigadier-General Ebenezer Olusesan Oduyebo, and his senior military officers. Omobayo affirmed his commitment to his duties while pledging loyalty to Governor Godwin Obaseki in providing good governance and protecting lives and property. He commended the military for their role in national security and described them as a unique institution with integrity and excellence. Omobayo expressed optimism that Edo people…

After more than one month of occupation, the army last week allowed the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori to visit Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area where 17 officers and men of the Nigerian Army were killed on March 14, 2024.Similarly, the army opened the way for Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, to visit Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, which the army occupied, as they searched for Endurance Amagbein, the prime suspect in the Okuama killings. From the images that emerged from the visit, Okuama had become a ghost town, where no human being…

Relief International Africa Human Rights Clinics, a human rights organization, commends the Nigeria Police, Rivers State Command, led by C P Olatunji Disu, for the recent achievements in tackling insecurity within Rivers State. The dedication and efforts of the Police Command have undoubtedly contributed to maintaining law and order in the state. However, it is essential to note that these notable accomplishments could be tarnished if appropriate checks are not carried out on the activities of certain officers in different areas of the state. Specifically, officers who are assigned to guard former Governor Eze Nyesom Wike’s house at Ada George…

During the national commemoration of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024 in Abuja, the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP), in partnership with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Nigeria) and the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD), launched the Guidelines for the Localization of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) on United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and supporting resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Developed by GNWP and WANEP-Nigeria, with support from Global Affairs Canada’s Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOP), the Guidelines are a step-by-step tool for Nigerian state and…

In a recent press briefing, Pastor GoodLife Ben, chairman of Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, refuted claims of any local government council uncovering ghost workers within the state. Addressing reporters in his office, Pastor Ben emphasized that only the commission holds the statutory authority to dismiss and discipline local government employees for misconduct. He stated that the commission has not received any communication from any local government area regarding the discovery of ghost workers. Emohua Local Government Area has been in the news over non-payment of staff dubbed ‘ghost workers’ and attempts to deny confirmed staff opportunity for promotion…

Worried over the incessant cases of pollution and the accompanying negative impact on communities in the Niger Delta, a rights advocate group, PILEX Center has embarked on a health, social and environmental impact of unchecked pollution in three communities in Rivers State. According to the coordinator of the center, Courage Nsirimovu the outcome of the investigation will serve as a “veritable tool for advocacy and litigations where necessary in view of securing justice for impacted communities and setting a new standard for future engagement” Giving rationale for the exercise, he stated: “For over 70 years, SHELL, TOTAL AGIP and other…

As the Ogoni clean-up reaches the advanced stage of shoreline clean-up and mangrove planting, the coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, Prof Neeniibari Zabbey has tasked Ogoni youths to stay clear of illegal bunkering as that could hamper the on-going exercise in the area. Prof Zabbey made the call at the HYPREP first quarter interactive session with Ogoni youths in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The HYPREP boss while delivering his opening remark, condemned in totality, the activities of some disgruntled elements among the youths, noting that such illegal bunkering activities could hinder the progress of the…

Since the beginning of the political quagmire in Rivers State which saw the unsuccessful impeachment attempt by a section of the Rivers State House of Assembly, down to the dispute over the speakership of the house; the declaration of the seats of some lawmakers vacant, and series of midnight sittings by some of the lawmakers; the Rivers State House of Assembly has been the epicentre of the political crisis in the state. In what has seemed like a vendetta move, this present assembly whose membership is largely constituted by members of the previous assembly, has proposed and passed bills to…