I called you Chiz Baby. Queenette Allagoa called you Chiz Burger. Most called you Doreen. I remember when you came back from the United States of America 31 years ago. You were just 26 years old, armed with your university degrees and ready to start life afresh back home. We immediately bonded over our unique […]
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From the beautiful Marakkesh Morocco to the horn of Africa Ethiopia, stretching to South Sudan a home to many species of wildlife rich biodiversity including lush savannas, swamplands, and rainforests men and women gathered in unprecedented numbers to celebrate the Focus Africa Magazine. The Focus Africa Magazine Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made […]
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Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Super Eagles team following their Significant win over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and promised that the Federal Government will reward them for their “commitment and dedication.” The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle early Thursday. The statement […]
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Last week, the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, said it will soon commission the 9-kilometre Obehie/Oke-Ikpe Road in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, as part of its efforts to ensure the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during an inspection of the road linking Abia and Akwa Ibom states, the […]
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By Ignatius Chukwu In twelve years, Rivers is said to have lost over N2trillion public sector investments as a result of endless political turmoil in the state. Surface study reveals that the oil-rich state may have on the first charge lost public sector investments worth over N2 trillion. This is different from the cumulative effect […]
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The Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara has approved the implementation of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP). The governor also appointed Dr Vetty Agala as the Acting Executive Secretary. The RIVCHPP law, was passed by the State Assembly in 2021, and as it had not been effected until now, Rivers State was the […]
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The Port Harcourt Boat Club 1947 is set to organise a two-day “AFRIBOATFEST 2024” to commemorate its 77th anniversary. The theme “Reviving the African Boating Cultural Heritage,” AFRIBOATFEST 2024 seeks to honour and showcase the deep-rooted traditions surrounding boating that have been integral to the region’s history. Established in the year 1947, the Port Harcourt […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo Following the Rivers State House of Assembly Protest on the recent appointments made by the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Hon. Commissioner for information and communication Warisenibo Joe Johnson, has reiterated the executive authority of the state governor to appoint anyone in acting capacity. Hon. Warisenibo Joe Johnson, stated this while speaking […]
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Following the completion of the one week free paint production training to empower the first set of youths in Isiokpo, the initiator of the Skill acquisition program Eze Kingsley Chukwunyere Ogundu (OYO VIII), the traditional ruler of Isiokpo kingdom in Rivers State presented certificate to the participants of the vocational training. The Isiokpo Bicycle Carnival […]
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A weekly digest that summaries NDDC events and activities of the preceeding week include the Commission’s readiness to collaborate with the Niger Delta University, NDU, Amassoma in Bayelsa State, to promote research that will address peculiar health and environmental challenges in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, made the promise […]
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