Politics

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the Church in advancing evangelism and fostering positive societal change. Speaking at the official opening of the Church of Nigeria’s 2025 Standing Committee Meeting at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church in the Diocese of Niger Delta on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, […]

In the wake of the fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 in Kalaibiama Community in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has condemned the recent incessant malfunctioning of well-heads operated by multinationals due to negligence. The recent incident involved flow stations in Cawthorne Channel 1 linked to OML 18 […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, decorated Dr. Stanley Pepple as a Captain. This follows his completion of a command training from London, United Kingdom, as a full aircraft Captain. Pepple, who hails from Bonny Local Government Area of the State, was until now, a Senior First Officer attached to the […]

Abuja’s roads are at a standstill as heavy traffic chokes the routes leading to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, the venue for the highly anticipated book launch of former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. With top dignitaries and high-profile guests trying to gain entry, the event has turned into a logistical puzzle. The autobiography, A […]

The Rivers State House of Assembly has emphasized the need for local government chairmen across the state to align with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s “Rivers People First” mantra, ensuring that governance at the grassroots directly benefits the people. This was made known in a press release issued by the Assembly after an assessment tour by the […]

There has been a surge in the incidences of ‘one-chance’ operations in Abuja. These operations have led to the death and maiming of many individuals. As a result, citizens have resorted to taking laws into their own hands when any perpetrator of this evil is caught. Two individuals suspected to be “one-chance” operators met their […]

In a bid to prevent renewed agitations in the Niger Delta, Lead Consultant and Creative Director of D. Consiglories Nigeria Limited, Fubara Blessing has announced a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at engaging the region’s youth. This move comes amid growing discontent over the delay in the implementation of the Niger Delta Development Commission […]

Two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody. Kristina Reports had reported that the decomposing body of Azuka who was declared missing in December 2024, was found in February, 2025 at the second Niger bridge in Anambra state following the arrest of some […]

Nigeria’s former Federal Commissioner for Information, Edwin Clark, has passed away at the age of 97. The family of the Niger Delta political icon confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 signed by the spokesman of the family, Dr Obiuwevbi Ominimini, announced that he died on the night of Monday, February […]

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Bonny (FOB BONNY), has witnessed a leadership transition which has seen Captain Emmanuel Fingesi take over Command from Commodore Maksum Mohammed as Commanding Officer. The handing and taking over process, which lasted for three days, climaxed on Friday, February 14, 2025 at FOB in Bonny, Rivers State. A former […]

The newly promoted ratings at the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Bonny (FOB BONNY), Rivers State have been charged to maintain the highest levels of discipline as an indication of their understanding of the implications of their new ranks. Commanding Officer of the Base, Captain Emmanuel Fingesi gave this charge on Friday, February 14, 2025 […]

A combined investment of $90 million ($140 billion) from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to revolutionize agriculture in the Niger Delta, creating a sustainable economic base for the region’s 22 million youths across nine states. The NDDC has allocated $30 million (N45 billion) to […]

A frontline socio-cultural organization comprising distinguished Bonny indigenes, the Bonny Gentlemen’s League has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the immediate establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Bonny, Rivers State. The League made this call via a communique it issued after its 45th Convention and 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) […]

PREAMBLE: Bonny Gentlemen’s League herein-after referred to as the “The League” is a frontline socio-cultural organization of distinguished gentlemen of Bonny, of diverse professions and vocations, committed to the sustainable human, economic and physical development of Bonny Local Government Area. The League as a community based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is committed to robust advocacy for […]