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Coronavirus: Second case recorded in Rivers
A second case of the Cotonavirus has been officially recorded in Rivers State. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC disclosed this during its State of the nation address. Although it did not shed light on the development as many have expected, the NCDC revealed…
Implement palliatives, Rivers publishers urge government
Governments in the country, including the Rivers State Government have been urged to implement palliative measures which would reduce the burden borne by the most vulnerable in the society. The Rivers Independent Publishers Association, RIVPA, said in a statement signed by its chairman, Jerry Needam…
Wike loves Rivers people
Telegraph’s Dan Nnodim last week cornered the Rivers State Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Sir Medee. The interview covered a wide range of issues ranging from what is seen globally as the oil curse to the activities of his ministry. Here are excerpts of…
We’ll fight bunkering – commissioner
The Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Peter Medee, has vowed that the Rivers State Government would lockdown illegal bunkering activities. The commissioner who spoke exclusively to the Port Harcourt Telegraph said that Government is determined to halt oil theft and oil bunkering which he…
I am not a prostitute – Coronavirus victim
The lady allegedly reputed to have brought the virus into Rivers State says she is not a prostitute. She also says, as the news of her infection makes the rounds, that she went abroad to participate in a competition. The lady interviewed by Nigeria Info,…
Rivers lockdown in motion
The lockdown announced by the Rivers State Government is still fully in force, with most businesses around Port Harcourt apparently shut while a partial curfew officially declared in some parts of the State capital has been lifted. The usually busy roads and streets are almost…
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PraiseWine set to enter Port Harcourt market by Chimex Ndubuisi
All is now set for Praisewine 2020 which is schedule to take place on the 19th of April 2020 at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt tagged “A year of New beginning”. Briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the convener, Pastor Martins Ameh said,…
New currency for West Africa
An indication that Nigeria and other West African states may turn to the use of a new currency in 2020 is gradually emerging. This is part of ongoing efforts by ECOWAS nations to forge closer ties, promote regional integration and trade. Should the proposed plan…
PraiseWine set to enter Port Harcourt market by Chimex Ndubuisi
All is now set for Praisewine 2020 which is schedule to take place on the 19th of April 2020 at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt tagged “A year of New beginning”. Briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the convener, Pastor Martins Ameh said,…
New currency for West Africa
An indication that Nigeria and other West African states may turn to the use of a new currency in 2020 is gradually emerging. This is part of ongoing efforts by ECOWAS nations to forge closer ties, promote regional integration and trade. Should the proposed plan…
Coronavirus: Second case recorded in Rivers
A second case of the Cotonavirus has been officially recorded in Rivers State. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC disclosed this during its State of the nation address. Although it did not shed light on the development as many have expected, the NCDC revealed…
Implement palliatives, Rivers publishers urge government
Governments in the country, including the Rivers State Government have been urged to implement palliative measures which would reduce the burden borne by the most vulnerable in the society. The Rivers Independent Publishers Association, RIVPA, said in a statement signed by its chairman, Jerry Needam…
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How Liverpool crashed out of Europe by Ogbonna Nwuke
Reigning European champions have crashed out of the European championship. They were forced out of the race by Athletico Madrid Wednesday night. Athletico had beaten the Reds in the first leg played in Spain by a lone goal, a goal margin which gave rise to…
Liverpool return to winning ways
The defending European champions and top contender for the English Premier League, Liverpool FC Saturday defeated visiting Bournemouth by two goals to one. All the goals were scored in the first half. It was the visitors who drew the first blood in the ninth minute…
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