Another Public School Rots In Rivers
Some Rivers State government owned primary and secondary schools in some local government areas of the state, are in a shameful, sad and pathetic state. One of such schools in dire need of government urgent intervention is Community Secondary School Kaani (CSS Kaani), the only state government owned school in Khana Local Government Area of […]
Rivers Assembly Repeals 1999 Commission of Inquiry Law, Passes New Bill
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has passed a bill to repeal the 1999 Commission of Inquiry Law. This development was confirmed in a statement by Martins Wachukwu, Amaewhule’s Special Assistant on Media. According to the statement, the new legislation represents the Assembly’s efforts to modernize the state’s […]
Nollywood Actor, IK Ogbonna Urges CAN To Act on Rising Fake Miracles
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has spoken out against the growing trend of alleged “fake miracles” in some churches, calling for accountability within the Christian community. Ogbonna addressed the issue through a post on Instagram on Wednesday, expressing his concerns about the misuse of God’s name for deceptive practices, which he views as a betrayal of […]
Okocha Accuses Governor Fubara Of Illegal Spending
The Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has once again raised allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration, accusing it of spending state funds without proper legislative approval. Okocha criticized the governor for failing to re-submit the 2024 appropriation bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is led […]
Rivers Assembly Passes Bill To Return School To Government
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has approved a bill to amend the Rivers State Education (Return of Schools) Law No. 1 of 2005. This significant decision was made during the second legislative session of the tenth Assembly on Tuesday. Purpose of the Amendment The primary goal of the amendment […]
Tinubu Injects N2 Trillion to Stabilize Nigeria’s Economy
In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), comprising experts from various sectors of society and the economy. He announced the injection of N2 trillion over the next six months. President Tinubu had announced the formation of the PECC on March 27, 2024, […]
Government Urged by NUPENG to Expedite Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation”
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has urged the Federal Government to expedite the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery. The union expressed frustration over the repeated delays in the refinery’s reopening. Speaking at a special delegates conference of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) of NUPENG in Lagos, NUPENG’s National President, […]
NDF Applauds House of Representative for Police Act Amendment Bill
The National Democratic Front has praised the House of Representatives for advancing a bill to amend the Nigeria Police Act of 2020. In a statement from its Secretary General, Dr. Abdulkadir Musa, the group described the bill as a crucial step towards creating a more community-oriented policing system in the country. The Police Act Amendment […]
Government Warns of Potential Layoff as Labour Rejects Agreement
The Federal Government has raised concerns about the looming threat of mass layoffs as organized Labour disowns the purported agreement on a new national minimum wage. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, cautioned Labour against insisting on an unfeasible N250,000 minimum wage, emphasizing its potential adverse effects on the economy and the […]
Education Commissioner, Prof Chinedu Tenders Resignation To Governor Fubara
Prof. Chinedu Mmom, the commissioner of education for Rivers State, has tendered his resignation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claiming an unfavorable work climate that impedes the attainment of his goals for the education sector and the delivery of competent services. In a letter dated May 15, 2024, Prof. Mmom wrote to the Governor of Rivers […]
Government should deepen involvement in food production – Agriculturist
Rivers gov’t to resuscitate key health institutions with N5 billion
