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Suspension of 3 LG Chairmen: ALGON, APC trade words
Officials of ALGON in Rivers State and the APC have been trading words, following the party’s call urging Governor Nyesom Wike to lift the suspension placed on three local government council chairmen. Saturday, ALGON represented by a team of three council chairmen who appeared on a…
Coronavirus: Rivers climb up the ladder
Rivers State Thursday recorded 43 additional cases of the COVID 19 as the official figure of infections across the country rose. This brings the total number of cases that are emanating from the State to 1,739. Within the South South, the oil rich State is…
Amaechi beats NASS Committee to the gun
There are indications that the Committee of the House which is investigating loans secured by the Federal Government from China may have discovered that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi may not be directly linked to loan procurement issues. The Minister who earlier appealed to…
Uchendu invites Aguma over, lauds Omereji
Senator Andrew Uchendu has urged Hon. Igo Aguma to join hands in ongoing efforts to rebuild the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State. Senator Uchendu made the call while reacting to the ruling of Justice George Omereji. “I thank Justice Omeriji and the Judiciary”,…
North East Violence: Borno State Governor Escapes Ambush
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has had a close shave with death, following an attack on his convoy by terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect. According to credible sources, the incident occurred Wednesday just as the State Governor’s convoy ran…
Update: Court throws out Aguma’s case
The APC has reacted to Wednesday’s ruling by a Port Harcourt High Court dismissing a contempt charge filed by Hon. Igo Aguma. The Court presided over by Justice George Omereji in its ruling tossed out the case, saying the matter which was brought before it…
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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…
Amaechi takes FG’s case to court of public opinion
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi at the weekend took the issue of the China loan to the court of public opinion. Amaechi who appeared on an AIT programme, Democracy Today, said that although his ministry was responsible for the execution of ongoing rail projects,…
Pray for Nigeria, Dakuku urges Muslims
The nation’s Islamic community has been asked to pray for the success of the ongoing fight against the spread of the Coronavirus. Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside said in a statement congratulating all Muslims on the…
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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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