WACT Empowers Youths in Rivers State with Paint Production Training
In a commendable display of corporate social responsibility, West Africa Container Terminals (WACT) has taken a bold step towards youth empowerment in its host community, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The company recently concluded a comprehensive paint production training program that has equipped 20 young individuals with valuable skills for the industry. Launched […]
Rivers State Unveils First Youth Development Policy After 44 Years
For the first time in 44 years, Rivers State now has a structured policy for youth development, marking the end of decades without a clear roadmap for managing and empowering its youth. This significant milestone was achieved through the efforts of the Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), an international civil society organization, which developed and submitted […]
Late Founder’s Daughter Urges 120 Wigwe University Students: Seize Every Opportunity
The daughter of the late founder of Wigwe University, Tochi Wigwe, has charged the 120 pioneer students of the institution to make judicious use of every opportunity. Tochi gave this charge on Thursday while delivering a heartfelt goodwill message to the matriculants, at the first-ever matriculation ceremony of the school. Related Post Wigwe University Holds […]
NYSC: Rivers LG Chair Assures Corps Members of Monthly Allowance
The Chairman of Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Monday Dumiye, has promised National Youth Service Corps members that has administration will pay them a monthly stipend. This was made known to newsmen on Tuesday, in a statement by the Head, Information and Public Relations, of the state NYSC, Mr. Christian Okereke. Related […]
Panel To Sit Over Rivers Political Crisis On Thursday
The political battle between the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, might soon be over. This speculation is coming as the three-member panel appointed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, prepares to sit on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The panel was established to bring the political disputes […]
Wigwe University Holds Maiden Matriculation Ceremony On Thursday
Wigwe University is set to mark a monumental milestone with its first-ever matriculation ceremony on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This was announced in a release by the Chairman, Matriculation Ceremony Committee, Wigwe University, Dr. Sam Dede, on Wednesday. Related Post Enugu Girl Excels in WAEC,Wigwe University Offers Her Full Support CEO Access Bank unveils Wigwe […]
University of the Nation in Rivers State Seek Protection Against Land-Grabbing Threats
The University of the Nation, located in Abara-Etche, Rivers State, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing land-grabbing activities in the area. According to the institution, these encroachments pose a direct threat to the university’s integrity and future. In a press briefing held at the university, Project Manager Moses Salvation revealed that certain members of the […]
Despite Allocated Funds, Students, Staff Lament Dilapidation, Neglect in two River schools
Abstract: ‘’What was intended to be a modern educational facility has become a haunting symbol of broken promises and neglect, as UDEME witnessed firsthand.’’ On a dreary Thursday, June 6, 2023, at about 3.35 pm, Government Secondary School (GSS), Abua, students were trudging home beneath gloomy, rain-laden clouds. That is aside the cold, damp air […]
Obio/Akpor Boss Vows To Deal With ‘One Chance’ Criminal Gang, Disbans OSPAC
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Chijioke Ihunwo, has announced the immediate disbandment of the local vigilance group known as OSPAC. Ihunwo stated this in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ofonime Okon, on Monday, November 11, 2024. He explained that the immediate disbandment was to check what […]
GOD Allowed Political Crisis To Perfect His Purpose For Rivers, Says Fubara
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has allowed the antagonizing political crisis in order to perfect His purpose in taking the State in a new direction of political emancipation, economic growth and development. The Governor emphasised that it is because God is wholesomely involved, what people thought would have overwhelmed him […]
Rivers Speaker Says 2025 Budget To Be Presented Soon By Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to again ignore the lawmakers who remain loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, in the upcoming 2025 budget presentation. This move comes despite a recent ruling from the Federal High Court, which declared the 2024 budget presentation by a three-member faction of the state House of Assembly as […]
NEMA Delivers Relief Supplies to Flood Victims in Rivers State, Assures Immediate Distribution
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided essential relief items to flood victims in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State. Adebiyi Razak, the agency’s South-South zonal coordinator, presented the relief supplies to the Rivers State government during a handover ceremony held in Akanima, Ahoada West. Razak explained that the items were part of […]