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OKOCHA sheds light on controversial Rivers Jet
A former Chief of Staff who replaced Barrister Nyesom Wike now Governor of Rivers State has bared his mind on events relating to the disappearance of the Legacy 600 aircraft. Okocha said he had no knowledge about the decision to spirit the jet purchased…
How the rivalry between Amaechi and Wike could have led to the disappearance of a Rivers plane
The story of how Governor Nyesom Wike recovered an aircraft bought by the Peter Odili administration, which was not properly accounted for, is making the rounds at this time. The aeroplane, property of the Rivers State Government, was reportedly forgotten in Europe (precisely in…
What practising journalists think of Paulinus Nsirim, Rivers Information & Communications Commissioner
The Rivers Commissioner of Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim probably didn’t know how practicing journalists who belong to his immediate constituency view him. But Monday 24th, 2022, the date of his birth was more or less an eye opener. He received streams of goodwill messages…
Politics: Obasanjo quits
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who has become less visible in public, says he is no longer involved in partisan politics. Obasanjo who addressed the press when PDP chieftains led by Professor Iyorchia Ayu visited him said he has resolved to keep…
Breaking: RIRS seals HIGI Haga
The business premises of Higi Haga, a hospitality outfit located off Peter Odili Road in Trans Amadi industrial Layout, has been sealed off. The order to seal off the premises was given by the management of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service. Stickers pasted on…
Developing Story: Gunfire erupts around the suburbs
Residents living around Elekahia area of Port Harcourt say they heard intense gunshots Saturday night. It is not yet known who was behind the shooting that lasted for about 30 minutes. Of late, there has been no reported case of gangland clashes in the State,…
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Business: PHCCIMA’s team board train today
PHCCIMA’s new management team would today go on board a train which would be headed in the direction of a destination that may change the financial fortunes of the organized private sector and possibly redefine the entire business climate of the Rivers State. Already,…
Nigeria joins E-Currency market
Nigeria is to launch a type of currency in electronic form that would be known as E – Naira on Monday. The E – Naira is designed among other things, for the payment of goods and services that are bought on the internet. What…
Business: PHCCIMA’s team board train today
PHCCIMA’s new management team would today go on board a train which would be headed in the direction of a destination that may change the financial fortunes of the organized private sector and possibly redefine the entire business climate of the Rivers State. Already,…
Nigeria joins E-Currency market
Nigeria is to launch a type of currency in electronic form that would be known as E – Naira on Monday. The E – Naira is designed among other things, for the payment of goods and services that are bought on the internet. What…
Burkina Faso: ECOWAS contemplates sanctions
… Sends a team of Chiefs of Defense Staff on fact finding visit A team of Chiefs of Defence Staff in the ECOWAS Region are to visit Burkina Faso Saturday. This is part of the decision taken by ECOWAS Heads of State who met virtually…
OKOCHA sheds light on controversial Rivers Jet
A former Chief of Staff who replaced Barrister Nyesom Wike now Governor of Rivers State has bared his mind on events relating to the disappearance of the Legacy 600 aircraft. Okocha said he had no knowledge about the decision to spirit the jet purchased…
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Ill-luck chases Nigeria out of Nations Cup
The highly rated Super Eagles of Nigeria have been sent packing out of the Nation’s Cup. The Eagles who qualified suberbly for the round of 16 failed to soar against the Cathage Eagles of Tunisia when it mattered most. After an uninspiring first half in…
1st African quarter finals qualifier emerges
Burkina Faso has become the first African side to cruise into the quarter final stage of the African Cup of Nations. The Burkinabes qualified via penalty shoot out which ended 7 – 6 in their favour. Scores after 90 minutes was Burkina Faso 1, Gabon…
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