Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the existing robust relationship between the three arms of government in the state is creating a very good environment for Rivers people to enjoy democratic dividend. The governor made the assertion shortly after inspecting the progress of the ongoing civil construction work at the official residential quarters […]
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A Group known as the Ogoni People’s Assembly, OPA, and various Civil Society Organizations says it is set to block the East West road on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. This is following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to fix the failed portion of the Road. Leader of the group, […]
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The University of Port Harcourt has appointed Prof. Andrew Efemini as Vice Chancellor Academics of the institution. Management of the school disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Efemini, a former Dean of Student Affairs was chosen for his leadership qualities and commitment to the development of the school, a source confirmed. Efemini, was once […]
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A Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson says the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva opposed President Buhari’s 5percent to host communities and insisted on 2.5 percent in the Petroleum Industry Bill. Seriake, the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He alleged that […]
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Engr. Biokpomabo Awara, the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the 2019 governorship election in Rivers State, has dumped his party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Awara disclosed this in a chat with Journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday. The first runner up in the 2019 election said he decided to […]
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The Rivers State House of Assembly says plans are underway to amend some sections of the state anti-cultism law to allow Magistrate Courts handle cult related matters. Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Hon. Sokolo Solomon disclosed this when they paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Justice of the state, Simeon […]
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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has threatened to seal up any business in the state with refuse littered all over its premises. The governor, in a statement on Thursday, while inspecting on going projects in the state said if business areas are not littered, the state will be cleaner. Wike, who warned that the […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, says one billion naira has been set aside for payment of death benefits to doctors who died in active service. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Productivity disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, on Thursday. This was after a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Association of Resident […]
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The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has threatened to halt its activities in Rivers State if their over 8 abducted workers are not released within one month. Deputy National President of the union, Francis Bunu said this during a press briefing in the state on Thursday. He said the workers were returning from a meeting […]
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A member of the People’s Democratic Party in Rivers State and strong supporter of Governor Nyesom Wike, Ihuanne John has accused the governor’s aides of physically assaulting him for simply cheering the governor. John, in a Facebook post said the incident happened on Thursday at Rumuola junction, while the governor was inspecting on going projects […]
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Rivers State recorded 27 new case of COVID-19 yesterday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 7,445 with 7,274 discharged and 102 deaths. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), made this known on its official website on Thursday. In total Nigeria recorded 184 new cases. Lagos recorded the highest […]
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Daily Manna 23 July KEY VERSE: “For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth.” – (Psalm 102:3) TEXT: Psalm 102:1-11 Hear my prayer, O Lord,And let my cry come to You.2 Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble;Incline Your ear to me;In the day that […]
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Open Heaven 23 July MEMORISE: Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalms 85:6 BIBLE READING: Psalms 85:4-7 (KJV) Restore us, O God of our salvation,And cause Your anger toward us to cease.5 Will You be angry with us forever?Will You prolong Your anger to all generations?6 Will You not revive us again,That […]
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Rhapsody of Realities 23 July Scripture: I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning… (1 John 2:13). The Bible says, “Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world” (Galatians 4:3). This is referring to those who are “nēpios” (Greek), spiritual […]
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ESOCS Devotional 23 July 2021 TEXT: JEREMIAH 7:1-16 MEMORY VERSE: ““Trust ye not in lying words, saying, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, are these” (Jeremiah 7:4 KJV). Judah as a people involved themselves in idolatry, injustice, oppression (of the fatherless, the widow, and the […]
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Rivers State Government is aware of clandestine plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State to use selected media houses in the State to denigrate the government of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. This is as a result of the intimidating sterling performance of Governor Wike in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, rural transformation, housing […]
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General Overseer of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has reacted to claims that the church recently sacked some of its pastors as a result of low income. Oyedepo, during a sermon in the church described such claims as “Nonsense” stating that the church has never lacked money. He said the pastors were sacked for being […]
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The Rivers State Government says waivers for the establishment of 15 modular refineries in the state have been secured. Peter Meede, the state Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said there will be enough petroleum products in the state for export when the 15 refineries are in […]
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A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has sentenced one Joshua Adeleye, a banker with the United Bank for Africa, UBA, to two years imprisonment for conspiracy and failure to apply the Know Your Customer principle before money transaction. The banker, who pleaded guilty to the crime was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal office […]
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Four Chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party in Rivers State have decamped to the All Progressives Congress. The four decampees, Dumka Philip Roja, Lekia Nwanikpo, Dumbete Obegu and Sum Ntorue were received by Hon. Chukwudi Dimkpa at a ceremony organized in Khana Local Government Area on Wednesday. Chukwudi Dimkpa, on behalf of the Minister of […]
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