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By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC,  has unveiled the 9th of August 2025 for the conduct of Local Government Elections across the state. Chairman of the Commission, retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli during a stakeholders meeting  for the unveiling  of timetable and guidelines for the election said the commission is working to ensure general acceptability of the outcome of the election. While calling on stakeholders to act right during and after the election, retired Justice Enebeli promised an atmosphere devoid of suspicion and rancour.

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Office of the Deputy Governor of Rivers State wishes to categorically debunk the false and misleading reports circulating online suggesting that Her Excellency, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, DSSRS, has resigned. Contrary to these baseless claims, Her Excellency remains committed to her duties as Deputy Governor, a position she was duly elected to serve alongside His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Executive Governor of Rivers State . As a seasoned public servant and academic, Prof. Odu is dedicated to supporting the Governor in his efforts to deliver dividends of democracy to the good people of Rivers State.  Her exemplary leadership and expertise have been invaluable to the administration, and she remains steadfast in her commitment and support to His Excellency Sir Dr. Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS. We urge the public to disregard these unfounded reports, which are clearly the product of malicious speculation.  Her Excellency, Prof....

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The newly crowned monarch of Ngo Town, His Majesty King Dr. Mathew Jonah Ogwuokwa Ibotile Nnabiget XV (JP), Okaan-Ama Ngo of Ngo Land in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has assured inhabitants of Ngo Land that he will not enslave anyone throughout his reign. King Nnabiget gave this assurance while giving his acceptance speech as King of Ngo Land after his coronation ceremony at Agba Ngo Square, Ngo Town. According to him "As King of Ngo Land, my desire is to ensure that I carry everyone along especially our opponents, nobody will be a slave, I will lead with mutual respect for all and sundry." He remarked that he is only interested in uplifting the growth of the community and making every effort to advance the course of development, insisting that he will take advice from people who are genuinely interested in the development of the community and reiterate his commitment to promoting good governance by implementing lawful directives,...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked the rumors making round  that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr.David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed. According to a statement from the command,on March 3, 2025, at about 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz.  He checked into the hotel, paid a sum of twenty thousand naira for one night's stay. Shortly thereafter, he directed the room attendant to escort a female guest to his room. The lady left the hotel premises around 4:00pm same day. Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. At about 4:00 am the next day, a friend of of Mr. Parradang, a military officer, traced him to the hotel. Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to Mr. Parradang room, where he was found deceased, seated in a chair. Discovering that the Durumi Police w...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Executive chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Honourable Lazarus Gogoteh Nteogwuile has tasked residents of Ngo, and it's environs to remain peaceful and law abiding, as they bury the Okaan Ama of Ngo Town, His Majesty King Williams Job Okuruket Nnabiget (XIV)JP. Honourable Nteogwuile who joined the Uwuile Royal house and the good people of the area to mourn the monarch, enjoined the people to do everything within the ambit of the law. The chairman prayed God to grant the Uwuile Royal family, the people of Ngo land and the entire Obolo nation, the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable and irreparable loss of their monarch. The council boss warned that, he will not tolerate any form of break down of law and order in Ngo and Andoni as a whole. While debunking the rumors making round of possible crisis in the area, Hon. Nteogwuile stressed that anyone or group of persons planning to forment trouble, before, during and after the burial will be dealt ...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Otuafu/ Otunria health center                  Okoloile health center  The Rivers State government has promised to provide quality health care delivery for the people of Andoni Local Government Area. The State commissioner for Health Doctor Adaeze Oreh made this known, when she commissioned the Franklin Dienye Health Center in Okoloile community and the Otuafu/ Otunria community health center in Andoni Local Government Area. Doctor Oreh who was accompanied to the commissioning by the permanent secretary in the ministry, including other principal officials, noted that the provision of quality health care delivery for the people is of top priority to the state government. Dr. Oreh exchanging pleasantry with the chairman's wife , Mrs Olubimi Nteogwuile        The Commissioner while appreciating the council chairman, Mr. Lazarus Nteogwuile for prioritizing the health care of the peo...