Author: nationalpoint

As the rains become heavier and more frequent with weather experts calling for urgent actions to save flood prone areas from impending disaster in the country, concerned Niger Deltans have called for urgent proactive adaptation measures by governments and community leaders in the region against flooding. The call was made at a one-day sensitization programme on climate change titled, ‘Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and Impact on Gender, a learning and experience sharing’ which held Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Aldgate Hotel, Port Harcourt. The participants drawn from flood impacted areas of Rivers State, recognized through research evidence and personal…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged media practitioners to remain focused on fair and objective reporting for credibility as watchdogs of the society. Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday, when he received on courtesy call, the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by the state chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu at Government House, Asaba. The governor thanked journalists in the state for their support before, during and after the general elections, assuring that he would strive to fulfill his campaign promises to Deltans. He said: “Let me thank the Delta State Council of the NUJ…

In its continued fight against sickle cell anaemia, Delta State government has made it mandatory for every new born baby in the state to undergo screening within 48-72 hours of their birth. This was disclosed in Asaba by Dr Uche Okwe, sickle cell focal person, during her lecture at a one-day seminar organised by the Delta State Ministry of Health for media practitioners titled, ‘Sickle Cell Control and The Role of The Media’. According to Dr Okwe, the mandatory screening for babies became necessary because early detection solves a lot of associated problems such as early death, and makes it…

Chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Mr John Ewhubare Siakpere, has assured Deltans that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would deliver on his campaign promises to the people. Siakpere, a UK-based lawyer and businessman, stated this on Thursday at the departure lounge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. He called on the people to be patient with the governor as he assembles a team of qualified Deltans to help him deliver on his electoral promises. According to him, “Our amiable governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will deliver on all the promises he made to Deltans during the electioneering campaigns.…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State a Sunday said his administration was a product of the grace and mercy of God. Oborevwori accompanied by his wife, Tobore, stated this at the thanksgiving service in honour of his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ibabu, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. The governor stressed the importance of thanksgiving in perfecting the acts of God upon any man, adding that he overcame so many challenges to become the governor. Oborevwori said: “I am happy to be here to join my friend and brother, the deputy governor, Sir…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will soon commence the construction of the 3.65km Okrika – Borokiri link road and bridge that will link Port Harcourt, the Rivers State with several islands and creeks in Okrika Local Government Area. The Managing Director of the commission, Dr. Samuel Igbuku, disclosed this on Thursday in Port Harcourt during an interaction forum with media representatives to highlight the agenda of his administration. Describing the road as a legacy project, Dr, Igbuku said the project would be completed within two years. He noted that the commission will only embark on projects that will be…

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has described as a national embarrassment, the failure of the military to curtail the reckless use of firearms by non-state actors. The governor made the observation when he hosted the new General Officer Commanding, (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander Joint Task Force (South-South) Operation Delta Safe, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, at Government House in Port Harcourt. “When the military, for whatever reason overlooks such acts of lawlessness displayed by non-state actors, who should have nothing to do with possession of firearms and using it to intimidate law-abiding citizens, it raises concerns…

Almost two months after the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, left office for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, there are still a lot of fears in many quarters that the former governor, who is now jostling for ministerial appointment in Abuja, is still in charge of affairs in Port Harcourt. In interviews conducted by our team, some citizens especially of Ijaw extraction, expressed their disappointment at what they described as a betrayal on the part of those controlling the power structure of the state. Fubara had become governor of the state on the plank of a transfer of power from…

Rivers State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, has defended the N200 billion supplementary budget the state government sent to the House of Assembly to approve for the Port Harcourt Ring Road project. Kamalu, who appeared before the budget adhoc committee of the State House of Assembly (RSHA) on the supplementary appropriation Bill 2023 for the Port Harcourt Ring Road project during the public hearing on the bill, said there were many benefits that could be derived from the Ring Road project. Kamalu said the project will create massive economic benefits in the areas of employment and investments. “Besides, it…

With no fewer than 85 people killed in violence traced to cultism, sea piracy, politics, kidnapping and illegal bunkering (oil theft) within the last one year, Rivers State has become one of the most notorious states in Nigeria with respect to deadly crimes and youth related violence. Though the Rivers State police command says the command is tackling the menace, findings by National Point indicate that the cases have continued to rise as criminal cult, kidnap, piracy and bunkering gangs are spreading. The situation has been giving residents, visitors and people doing business in the state, good reason to worry.…