Dakuku pulls back from Wike
Director General of NIMASA and a gubernatorial hopeful in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has suddenly gone silent on matters pertaining to Rivers State. “Dakuku Dakuku” as his admirers call him has not spoken on Rivers matters for months. The technocrat has been upbeat in…
Buhari’s Russian visit to correct PDP’s misrule – Princewill
A former governorship aspirant and member of the All Progressives Congress APC Campaign Council in Rivers state, Prince Tonye Princewill has hit back at those who faulted the various diplomatic shuttles by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing such trips and especially the current one to Sochi…
Oil spill forces Agip to shut down Aggah field
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company has announced a shut-in at its oilfield in Aggah community in Ogbia/Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following pipeline leakage to forestall further damage to the environment. Eni, the Italian parent company of NAOC, confirmed the development in a…
Gubernatorial elections: Who will win Bayelsa?
A few days from now, Bayelsans will file out to vote. They would be voting to elect a new governor who would be entrusted with the management of their affairs. No doubt, the race is between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives…
How they rape NDDC
The Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Joy Nunieh has warned those who live in glass houses not to throw stones. The Ogoni born lawyer and politician issued the warning while speaking in her office. She said since arriving at the Commission, her team has…
Set for home run
It is now clear that Chief Nnamdi Wokekoro, former Mayor of Port Harcourt city and chairman of the Local Government Service Commission would begin his journey home in a couple of days to come. According to information, the burial date of the Mayor is set…
NDDC: Ogonis go into wild celebration
Ogonis at home and abroad are still celebrating the appointment of Dr. Joi Nunieh as the new Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Nunieh who arrived the State capital last week to resume duty at the Commission received a hero’s welcome…
Flood overruns Igwuruta
Most of Igwuruta community in the Ikwerre Local Government Area are now under threat. This year’s flooding has dealt a cruel blow on the community, with most compounds completely invaded by water from neighbouring streams. A Telegraph Correspondent who passed through the community reports that…
Wike’s free education scheme runs into a storm
Governor Nyesom Wike may be wondering why every step his administration takes these days is at the centre of widespread criticism. Wike has been criticised for doing too little in his first 100 days in office, chastised for not having a full complement of commissioners…
Enter the new butchers
In Bakana, the life of a Kalabari youth hangs in the balance. The man, a victim of a machete attack is struggling to survive. His name is Soala Martyns Yellowe. We cannot confirm what led to the attack, but local sources say a disagreement between…
