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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has accused the management of Nigerian Law School for not giving due attention to the functioning of the Nabo Graham-Douglas campus of the Nigerian Law School in Port Harcourt. The governor, who made the lamentation during the commissioning of the Justice Iche Ndu Magistrate Courts complex in Port Harcourt, said it was too early in the day for the Council of Legal Education to ignore the Dr. Nabo Graham-Douglas Campus. He wondered why the campus was allowed to suffer lack of regular supply of electricity and water supply when the Rivers State government had already…

President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), High Chief Christopher Isiguzo, has advised students of Igbinedion University Okada IUO to avoid writing and publishing reports or stories that would attract libel. High Chief Isisguzo explained that a reporter or journalist can go to prison, if he/she publishes, shares or circulates any printed material in an online or hard copy. He implored them to check and verify any reports at their disposal before publishing or sharing. The two-time NUJ president was a guest speaker who, presented a paper on, ‘Rethinking the Social Media: Fake News and the Death of the…

The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, says the government through its various reforms is preparing Edo children for opportunities in the emerging knowledge-based economy in the state. The governor, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the Edo Education Week 2023 last Wednesday in Benin City, noted that the goal of his administration’s reforms, is focused on improving human capacity development and building a prosperous workforce. He disclosed that the state government recorded remarkable improvements in the education sector, noting, “The Edo Education Week is a week where we put together a series of events to underscore our focus in…

The board, management and staff of Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development, CEHRD CONGRATULATE Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, the Ogoni born researcher, environmentalist and the Coordinator of CEHRD, on his recent appointment as the Project Coordinator of HYPREP. We also commend the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for finding our Coordinator worthy to be entrusted with the onerous task of coordinating the HYPREP. The appointment of Prof Zabbey is well deserved and commendable. It amounts to placing a round peg in a round hole. We are overwhelmed by joy as we consider the appointment a big win for the environmental…

There is a popular aphorism which states that uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. And so there is so much expectations on the governments that will be taking over the reins of power come May 29, 2023 both at the federal and state levels. The Niger Delta more than any other geopolitical region in Nigeria deserves great attention because of its enormous contribution to the economic well-being and unity of the nation. An objective analysis of the peaceful situation in oil-rich region will return a verdict of an uneasy calm that has traversed the oil rich but highly…

Citing his concern to place the interest of Rivers State above his personal ambition, Senator Magnus Abe governorship candidate of the social democratic Party, SDP has announce the withdrawal of his suit at the Tribunal against the March 18, 2023 victory handed to Siminalayi Fubara of the People’s Democratic Party . Abe declared as reason for stepping aside, the interest of Rivers State, ‘The interest of our State has always been and will remain paramount to me. We cannot at any stage of our politics, put our own interest above the interest of those who have sacrificed so much to…

The chairman of Emohua local government area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Security Agencies of aiding oil theft and illegal oil bunkering activities in the local government area, describing the collaboration between the officials of IOCs and security operatives as a delibrate attempt to sabotage the fight against illegal oil bunkering activities otherwise refered to as Kpofire in the area. The council chairman made the accusation when he visited the scene of a fire outbreak occasioned by illegal oil bunkering activities in Rumuekpe community, Emohua LGA on Friday. The fire outbreak which claimed the lives…

Tonye Cole has deflated trending stories borne on social media, which allege that that he is willing to abandon his suit at the tribunal challenging the outcome of the 2023 governorship election, for a Ministerial position offer. Cole, candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Rivers and the party are challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declaration of Sir Siminalayi Fubara, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party as the winner of the election, which was seriously marred by violence and disenfranchisement of voters. Violent acts including the killing of 10 persons,…

As the days to his Imperial rule over oil rich Rivers State, swiftly draw to a close, Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike is in frenzied moves to secure his future, post May 29, 2023. The desperation with which he has set about this, appears to have prepared the grounds for a major confrontation between the Rivers governor known for his coarse ways, and the interest of a Rivers son, chieftain of the All Progressives Party and Boss of Belema Oil, Engr. Tein Jackrich. Very dependable sources inform National Point that the brilliant, genteel, focused oil mogul Jackrich, who is one…

Two persons lost their lives recently, when a vehicle ran into Ikpoba River, Benin City, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The tragic incident took place in the night on April 2, National Point gathered. A close source who preferred anonymity said the vehicle was heading from the Ring Road axis of the city and was at top speed when the accident happened. According to the source The source explained that the driver lost control and hit the pavement before plunging into the river. The accident led to a heavy traffic jam in the area as passengers…