NDDC special advicer on youth affairs Hon Charles Anyanwu buried his mother at his home town Ulakwo Etche in Etche LGA of Rivers State today. At the burial ceremony, the dignities present at event are chief hon Allwell Onyeso the political leader of Etche APC, hon Golden Chioma, Samuel Eke former Rivers State House of…
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has made her debut as a director in a new movie titled, “Lion Heart”, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The epic movie shot in Enugu, features an awesome array of top Nollywood stars, including veterans such as Pete Edochie, Kanayo O Kanayo, Onyeka Onwenu and Nkem Owoh are among the…
Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Dr Rachel Dickson on Thursday called for concerted efforts in tackling obstacles that impede the educational development of the Ijaw girl-child. Dr Dickson made the call while declaring open a 2-day Bayelsa Women Summit with the theme “Ijaw Women Walking Tall” at the Dr. Gabriel Okara Cultural Center, Yenagoa….
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that key projects would be ready on time for commissioning during the Golden Jubilee Celebration and the second anniversary of his administration. The governor spoke on Friday after inspecting projects nearing completion in different parts of the state. Governor Wike inspected the Federal High Court Complex being…
Being speech by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the 2nd Annual Convention of the Abia State Medical Association Alumni Association, UK, held at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Dartford, London. 30 April, 2017. Protocol: If you are like me you would have sat around fellow Nigerians as they discuss the…
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has commended the Federal Government for its decision to set up modular refineries, describing it as a brilliant idea that will not only create more jobs but would also increase the economic fortunes of Nigeria. According to him, the refineries when fully on stream, will also curb the…
The Bayelsa State Government has inaugurated committee that will identify communities in each local government area, where there are pending chieftaincy disputes in court or before any other arbitration body. This was part of a 7-point terms of reference to the committees, which include engaging in proper consultations and undertaking visits for the purpose of…
The Sultan of Sokoto , Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar on Wednesday laid the foundation for the construction of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers Complex. Performing the exercise in Port Harcourt, Sultan Abubakar prayed God to grant Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike the strength to continue to deliver development projects to the people of…
The 20.31 per cent increase in the level of revenue recorded by the Nigerian Customs Service from all its activities at its Apapa Command in the first quarter of this year as against the figure in the same period of last year has been attributed to improved compliance to procedures by officers and stakeholders including…
The Police on Tuesday arraigned a former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, at a the Jigawa State Magistrate Court in Dutse over alleged inciting comments. The Chief Magistrate, Usman Lamin ruled that Lamido is to be in the Dutse prison until May 4 when the application for his bail will be decided. The magistrate…
