Author: Smart Azubuike

Rivers State Chapter of the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) has held a leadership training workshop in Port Harcourt. The state coordinator of the association, Mrs. Carole Emeka Sunday, said the essence of the workshop was to prepare school leaders and teachers who will groom and teach leaders and students who are academically and spiritually sound both in character and learning as well as groom potential successors in the education sector. She said if school owners and leaders did what they were supposed to be doing pupils and students will not cheat or indulge in malpractices. Mrs. Sunday, who…

Governors of the southern states of Nigeria have thrown their weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s position on the tenure of local government chairmen in Rivers State. Speaking on the political upheaval in Rivers State based on the tenure of local government chairmen, the chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, said it was unconstitutional for anybody to extend the tenure of constitutionally elected public servants. He argued that the law is very clear on the tenure of elected officials, and when the tenure expires, there is no need to extend it by whatever means. Speaking against…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has told the Senate Committee on Privatization and Commercialization that last Tuesday’s detonation of an explosive device in front of the Hotel Presidential by one of the pro-Nyesom Wike protesters was targeted at the Senators. Fubara who was speaking when members of the committee paid him a courtesy call at Government House, said the purpose was to impress on the Senators to support a call for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. He said he was not fighting anybody but only defending the State against predators, and those who felt…

The new executive members of the South-South/South-East zone as the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD) Nigeria, Port Harcourt branch have been inaugurated. Speaking during the investiture of the 4th chairman and its executive members in Port Harcourt recently, the national president of the institute, Alhaji Tijani Borodo, said that the purpose of CIOD is to train managers and directors with potential to lead organizations and firms as well as nations. He pointed out that the biggest problems facing Nigeria as a nation state is leadership at all levels and strata, adding that the priority of CIOD is to train people…

The Vicar of St. Mathias Anglican Church, Diocese of Evo (Anglican Communion) Church of Nigeria, Ven. Chieme Chimaobi has commended members of the Men’s Christian Association (MCA) and other fathers of the church for their invaluable contribution to the growth of the church. Ven. Chieme Chimaobi made this commendation over the weekend during the 2024 Father’s Day celebration of the church with the theme: ‘Lord To Whom Shall We Go’. John 6:68, and launch of musical instruments. Ven. Chimaobi said on assumption office as the vicar of the parish about two years ago, he mobilized the parishioners towards the completion…

Rivers State Chapter of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) in conjunction with the Rivers State Government has held the 2024 World Environment Day with the theme: Marine and Blue Economy Assets As pillars of Industrial Development in Rivers State. Speaking during the event held recently in Port Harcourt, the National Secretary of NES, Dr. Ademola Adewale, said one of the ways Governor Siminalayi Fubara could improve its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is by prioritizing the marine sector or the Blue Economy. “Rivers State Government and other state governments in this country need to look inwards instead of relying on monthly…

Faithful of Diocese of Niger Delta North (DNDN) have held the second session of the tenth synod of the diocese. Delivering the charge at Holy Trinity Church, Choba Parish, under the Akpor Archdeaconry, the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wisdom Ihunwo said that despite the differing political camps, the time had come for Rivers people to sheathe their swords and pursue peace. According to the bishop, politics should not be used to pull down people because no one knows how the political crisis in the state would end. The Bishop pointed out that Nigeria was at a crossroads, adding…

The Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Environmental Sanitation, Prince Obi Ohia, who is also the Head of Rivers Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), has appealed to stakeholders in the state to work hand-in-hand with the management of the agency. Prince Obi Ohia made this appeal last Wednesday during a one-day interactive session with Community Development, CDC, Chairmen and youth presidents of the various communities across the state. According to him, the management of RIWAMA invited the CDC Chairmen and youth presidents as well as relevant stakeholders to see how they can collaborate to keep the state clean. “Besides,…

As the federal government continues to protect assets of ministries, departments and agencies across the country, the Senior Commercial Manager of Harcourt Road, Ibeto and Old GRA of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)), Comrade Joel Emeka, has warned against the vandalism of the company’s property and assets. Comrade Emeka gave this warning during the week in a chat with newsmen in Port Harcourt. According to him, the issue of vandalism has given the company serious concern. “In fact, within my area of distribution and operation within two-weeks we have lost five transformers due to vandalism. This affects our customers…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is owing workers at its Enugu Zonal Office salary arrears of several months amounting to N65 million. According to the National Vice-Chairman, South-East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, the amount also includes unpaid bills for electricity, diesel, office stationery, supplies and other expenditures. Dr. Arodiogbu disclosed this at the South-East Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Owerri, Imo State, where party leaders in the zone met to restrategise and position the party for electoral victories in the zone. He said though the zonal office has been receiving support from Governor Hope Uzodinma and his Ebonyi State counterpart, he…