Author: nationalpoint

It is now common place amongst our Local Government Chairmen and political office holders to itemize their achievements, when they’ve clocked 100 days in office. This practice has spread like a typhoon or tsunami to the extent that anyone in position of responsibility that has not celebrated 100 days in office is seen as an oddity. This practice is new so prevalent, that even governors have been bitten by the bug and feel duty bound to reel out their achievements within 100 days in office. However, in realpolitik, as long as the political office holder keeps on delivering the dividends…

The Chairman of Property Owners on the Eleme axis of the East – West Road, Dr. Joseph Obele, has blamed Reynolds Construction Company Limited, the contractors working on the road for the recent accident that claimed the life of a Dutch expatriate, Mr. Reuben Giesen. Obele said the accident highlighted RCC’s unprofessional approach and lack of safety measures. He said the unprotected nature of the Aleto Bridge created the room for the car of the deceased to fall into the river. He said had RCC demonstrated professionalism, they would have provided railings or wages on the bridge. He said road…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced an emergency reconstruction of the collapsed Irrua-Ewu-Agbede section of Benin – Auchi – Abuja expressway in Edo State. The Managing Director of the commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who inspected the road with the Executive Director of Projects, Victor Antai, expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of work on the road. He said that NDDC took up the challenge of reconstructing the road, which had become almost impassable for motorists over a long period because it is a vital artery in the Niger Delta. He said, “Parts of this road were so…

Following recent reports of cholera outbreak in some Local Government Areas of Rivers State, the Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development has initiated a robust response to curb the spread of the epidemic. The ministry’s strategy includes Enlightenment Programs and Advocacy Campaigns aimed at promoting behavioral change among rural communities in affected areas. Additionally, to intensify these efforts, the ministry will launch the WASH Clinic initiative, a comprehensive program slated to roll out across all Local Government Areas of the State. The State Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Prince Samuel Eyiba, who made this known in a…

Renowned cleric Pastor David Ibiyeomie has linked the emergence of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the fulfillment of divine prophecy. Speaking during a sermon, the founder of Salvation Ministries recounted how a prophetic word about Rivers State was given years ago, declaring the restoration of its glory and leadership. Pastor Ibiyeomie recalled a specific prophecy that came during a major crusade in Rivers State. “God revealed to me a place called Oba in Rivers State and said, ‘Head or tail, the glory of this place will be restored.’ That restoration is what we are witnessing today with Governor Fubara’s…

Where would the church of Jesus Christ be today without the ladies? In most churches today, it’s the ladies who lead the way in serving, praying, Sunday School, mission projects, taking food to the sick, singing in the choir, etc. I thank God for the ladies in this church who are willing to roll up their sleeves and serve Jesus faithfully! Some of Christianity’s greatest leaders today are powerful women of faith. I think of ladies such as Margaret Idahosa, folu Adeboye, Anne Graham Lotz, Kay Arthur, and Beth Moore etc. Most people (men or women) rarely rise to that…

A human rights advocacy group, Pilex Center-The Peoples Advocates has picked holes in the 2025 Rivers State Budget describing it as a product of a Rubber Stamp Assembly that will not serve the interests of the common man. The Pilex Center-Peoples Advocates in a press release captioned, ‘RIVERS STATE 2025 BUDGET: A RUBBER STAMP ASSEMBLY (RIVERS STATE AGRICULTURAL AND POWER POTENTIAL’) dated January 8, signed by its coordinator, Nsirim Ovu, Esq., decried the failure of the Siminalaiye Fubara government to address the livelihood challenges caused by the fuel subsidy removal and epileptic power supply which has fueled economic hardship putting…

A human rights advocacy group, Pilex Center-The Peoples Advocates has picked holes in the 2025 Rivers State Budget describing it as a product of a Rubber Stamp Assembly that will not serve the interests of the common man. The Pilex Center-Peoples Advocates in a press release captioned, ‘RIVERS STATE 2025 BUDGET: A RUBBER STAMP ASSEMBLY (RIVERS STATE AGRICULTURAL AND POWER POTENTIAL’) dated January 8, signed by its coordinator, Nsirim Ovu, Esq., decried the failure of the Siminalaiye Fubara government to address the livelihood challenges caused by the fuel subsidy removal and epileptic power supply which has fueled economic hardship putting…

As the world marked 16 days of special focus on ays to end gender-based violence November 17-December 10;, a non-governmental organization, Healthy  Life Development Initiative, HELDI organized an awareness campaign in Eleme Local Government Area of River State in solidarity with the global movement for respect for the rights of women and women and girls. . The event, titled “Raising Awareness on SGBV and the Importance of Response Teams,” which held on November 27, hosted about 100 participants, including representatives from all clans and communities in Eleme and cut across aolescents, youths, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to faith-based…

On November 27, 2024, the Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi) participated in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign by hosting an awareness session in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State. The event, titled “Raising Awareness on SGBV and the Importance of Response Teams,” gathered around 100 participants, including representatives from all clans and communities in Eleme. Stakeholders ranged from adolescents, youths, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to faith-based organizations, traditional leaders, and community chiefs. The session highlighted the alarming prevalence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and explored strategies for prevention and response. Participants…