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By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. The Head of Service (HOS) of Edo State, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has been recognized with a prestigious leadership award by the Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The award was presented to Dr. Okungbowa in recognition of his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the transformation…
27-year-old Barber, Ndubuisi Okorie, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a 15-year-old girl in his tricycle. Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court ruled that the prosecution successfully proved its case against the convict. In her judgment, the judge held that the prosecution established beyond a reasonable doubt…
“A local leader has just received one of the most prestigious global honors, but what did she do to earn it? Engr. Oto-obong Essien, the Ikono Local Government Chairman, has been awarded the coveted ‘Commander of Peace’ by the United Nations — but the story behind her recognition is even more surprising than you think. Could her past UN involvement hold the key? How is she transforming her community in ways no one expected? Keep reading to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable achievement.”
The Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, on Tuesday, stated that the recently concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) has revealed hidden talents in Niger Delta Region. He spoke after at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organised by the NDDC and held…
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is equipping final-year and postgraduate students at Nile University and Baze University with laptops to enhance their academic success… Find out how this initiative is empowering 64 scholarship beneficiaries to excel in their projects and theses!
Suspected Cultists Kill Fmr Youth Leader In Rivers Community
“Earlier before the incident, the mother of Sam held Uwhetu by his clothes, accusing him of calling soldiers to raid their house. Uwhetu went into hiding, telling his friends that if anything happened to him, Sam should be held responsible. The next morning, Uwhetu was found murdered.”
Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas in the state. The new appointees include Mr. Okroiyobi Animiete for Abua/Odual, Mr. Goodluck M. Ihenacho for Ahoada East, and Dr. Sam Kalagbor for Port Harcourt. Additionally, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has also received new members, with Dr. Micheal Ekpai Odey appointed as Chairman. All appointments are effective from April 7, 2025.
The Rivers State Police Commissioner has condemned the assault on journalists during a recent protest, confirming that an investigation is underway. SP Grace Iringe Koko, spokesperson for the Commissioner, stated that some personnel have been identified and are currently being questioned. The Police Commissioner emphasized the importance of journalists in promoting peace and development and assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the matter would be handled seriously. “Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the findings and measures will be made public,” Koko said.
“After over a decade of delay, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has begun the long-awaited payment of gratuities owed since 2012, releasing ₦1 billion in the first phase. ‘This is just the beginning—we’re restoring dignity to our retirees,’ the Governor said, as pensioners welcomed the move with relief and gratitude.”
NUJ to Rivers Police: Apologize or Face Total Media Blackout..
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State, has fired back at the state’s police command after officers brutalized journalists covering a protest in Port Harcourt.
Reporters from Channels TV, AIT, Naija FM, Super FM, and Nigeria Info were tear-gassed, manhandled, and one even arrested in what the NUJ slammed as a “barbaric, inhumane attack on press freedom.”
In a fiery statement, the NUJ issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding a public apology and disciplinary action against the officers involved—or the press will go dark on all police coverage in Rivers.
“If they fail to act, we’ll silence them where it hurts—in the media,” the union declared.