Decentralization of VAT will favour all States – Udom
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has explained that the decentralisation of value-added tax (VAT) collection will bring benefits to all the states across the country. Rivers and Lagos State governments have been in a legal tussle with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over the collection of VAT. Also, the Southern Governors’ forum […]
Lulu-briggs foundation records over 132,591 beneficiaries
The O.B Lulu-briggs Foundation said about 132,591 persons, including children, in rural and semi-urban Niger Delta communities, have benefited from 34 free medical missions organised by the foundation since 2005. The Foundation, which was founded in 2001 by Mrs. Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs to institutionalize her husband, late High Chief O. B. Lulu-Briggs, who passed […]
ASALGA Chairman, Chiefs condemn failed kingship installation
Da Abbi Royal House Council of Chiefs has declared that the Royal House has not installed anyone as the Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom following a failed attempt by a group to establish an Amanyanabo of the Kingdom on Saturday. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, some Chiefs of the kingdom, Chief Amachree Flag Amakiri, Chief Akaodu […]
Dakuku to Wike – Activate moribund emergency management agency
The former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has called out the Wike-led administration for negligence towards the affairs of Rivers people, particularly, with the terrible flooding being experienced in the state. Reacting to the flooding being experienced in several parts of the state, Peterside on Wednesday, blamed Governor […]
16 LGAs to be affected by flood in Rivers
About sixteen Local Government Areas in Rivers State have been mapped out to be affected by the adverse rains as predicted by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA). Ahead of this, Governor Nyesom Wike has advised local government Chairmen and respective Ministries/Departments/Agencies (MDA) to prepare for emergency situations in […]
Wike, Sanwolu, others agitating for VAT collection by states are jokers – Masari
Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has described the move to allow states to handle the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) as a joke. The governor in an interview with Daily Trust said that no state can stand alone without the help of others. Masari explained that both Rivers and Lagos states depend on […]
I will not support Jonathan if he contests under APC – Wike
Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike has said he will not support former President Goodluck Jonathan if he defects to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest in the 2023 presidential election. The governor said this during an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Pidgin on Thursday over rumoured reports that the ex-president may […]
Rivers United uneasy over non-release of players, officials by Tanzania
Football giants of Rivers State, Rivers United FC has said that the Port Harcourt-based club has uncovered plans by Young Africans of Tanzania to continue holding back four players and three officials of the club in Tanzania, despite testing negative to COVID-19. A statement issued on Friday by Charles Mayuku, the media officer of the […]
Many left stranded as Wike begins demolition of Nkpogu shanties
No less than 50 people were left stranded following the commencement of demolition of shanties located at the Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State as many were seen with their properties packed in corners. The government of Rivers State on Wednesday began the demolition of Nkpogu shanties as ordered by Governor […]
In the eyes of the law, Appeal Court did not stop Rivers State Govt from collecting VAT
Six arrested in connection to RSU murder case
The Rivers State Police Command said it arrested six persons in connection to the murder of a 400-level student of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The deceased identified as Chimena Uzondu, an engineering student of the institution was shot point blank by assailants within the premises of Management Science faculty, where he had gone […]
Uniport cancels wild jubilations after exams
The University of Port Harcourt has said that wild jubilation by students after examinations are forthwith canceled as such practices go against the rules of the institution. A press statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sam Kpenu said the attention of the school management has been drawn to recent wild jubilation […]