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  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its steadfastness in its mission to delivering transformative infrastructure projects that align with Nigeria’s developmental priorities.  In a statement issued by the leading construction firm and signed by its Head, Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeiseifa James Agama, Julius Berger noted that, “For over 50 years, we have partnered with the Federal Government, communities, and stakeholders to deliver transformative infrastructure solutions with professionalism, transparency, and adherence to the highest standards”. “The Bodo-Bonny Road project exemplifies our unwavering commitment to progress, despite significant operational and financial challenges. Extreme inflation, rising input costs, and FX volatility necessitating the declaration of Force Majeure and the suspension of works in November 2023. Nevertheless, Julius Berger resumed work in good faith in August 2024, five months before the formal exec...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  ...as youths give Wike, Others seven days ultimatum to apologize to Sir Peter Odili The rift between former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Dr. Peter Odili and the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike has taken another turn as thousands of youths staged a peaceful protest to the Ogba-Ndoni-Egbema local government council. The youths staged the protest over the viral video on media platforms of some ONELGA stakeholders seen apologizing to the FCT Minister requesting him to forgive the Elders Statesman, Dr. Odili. The youths who came out in their numbers comprising of the six geopolitical zones in Onelga namely, Usomini, Igburu, Egi , Omoku, Igburu and Ndoni expressed sadness and displeasure over the apology video. Some of the protesters who spoke to our correspondent expressed that those who tendered that apology on behalf of Ndoni community to FCT Minister were impostors and their apology does not reflect the position of Onelgans. The Onelga Chairman, Princ...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  About one hundred and nineteen police officers of the Rivers State Police command have been promoted to various ranks. Speaking to Newsmen at the officers mess in Port Harcourt after the decorations of the officers, Rivers State commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju charged the newly promoted officers to live up to expectations in their discharge of duties. CP Adepoju told the officers that every position comes with high expectations, hence the need to brace up. In his words, "we are decorating these Officers who are promoted because of their hard work and dedication".  He thanked the Police Service Commission for the timely release of these promotions after recommendations by the Inspector-General of Police.  His thanks further goes to the Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for giving him the privilege to decorate the promotees. The police boss appealed to the officers to respect human rights as he will not tolerate a...

   By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu    Operatives of the C4i Strike Force of the Rivers State Police Command have visited some physically challenged and handicapped children in Port Harcourt to commemorate the New Year.   In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Grace Iringe-koko, during the visit, the team spread joy, love, care and cheer by gifting the children with essential items like bags of rice, cartons of noodles, bottles of vegetable oil, toiletries among other items.   According to the statement, the commander of the unit,   CSP Julian Igbudu  noted that the empathetic visit and commitment to giving back to the community demonstrates the Commissioner of Police Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, and his Management Team's dedication to serving and protecting the people of the State.   The Command called for collaborative efforts from all well-spirited groups and organizations to make meaningful difference in the li...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State new commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju has promised zero tolerance for corruption during his administration in the State. CP Adepoju made this known during his median briefing with Newsmen at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt. He also promised to be apolitical as the commissioner of Police in Rivers State. On the issue of Human Rights abuses, the commissioner of Police noted that he is going to ensure that no person's right in the State is abused. CP Adepoju stated that he will curb cultism, youth violence, intensify efforts against cult-related activities and partner with youth and civil society organizations to promote peace. He pledged to collaborate with communities, traditional institutions, and security agencies to proactively prevent crimes. CP Adepoju added that he will deal with land-related conflicts through legal means and hold offenders accountable. Our Correspondent reported that the commissioner who ass...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The  out gone Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Mustapha who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police has officially handed over to the new Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olubenga Adepoju. In his speech, AIG Mustapha while stating that he worked peaceful in Rivers State, urged officers of the command, Rivers People and the media to give the new CP all the necessary support to enable him succeed in policing of the State. AIG Mustapha during the handing over ceremony outlined some of his achievements while policing the State to include; Child Trafficking/ Rescue of under aged  thirteen  Pregnant girls. Raid of criminal hideout and arrest of suspect. Arrest of suspected armed robber and recovery of firearms. Recovery of explosive devices and firearm. Arrest of suspected kidnapper. Raid of criminal hideout and recovery of firearms, ammunition and vehicle. Among other achievements. In his resp...