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  By Teenar U Gene Back in 2009, the greater Port Harcourt city was envisioned by the administration of Rotimi Chubuike Amaechi as a means to expand beyond the confines of traditional "rumus" and create new cities to fuel economic growth and development within the state.  The idea was ambitious: to build cities that could harness the economic potential of the region, generate employment opportunities, increase revenue, and alleviate the congestion plaguing the Port Harcourt metropolis. Initially known as New Port Harcourt, the project aimed to address the escalating demands for housing, modern urban facilities, healthcare, education, and other essential services within the burgeoning population. The strategic placement of the project signalled a shift from sprawl to a more organised and sustainable approach to urban development. Despite the efforts of Amaechi's administration to kickstart the project by relocating key infrastructure like the world-class Amasiemeka stadium

    By Suleman Saki  My attention has been drawn to a publication on page 21 of the Vanguard newspaper of June 13 2024 credited to one Jacob Agunbiade on behalf of ‘’Association for the Defense of the Nigerian economy’’ in response to my Advertorial published in the Vanguard newspaper of Thursday, 6 June 2024 on the subject matter, ‘’Multichoice Nigeria: A legacy of monopoly and non-transparency’’. The writer claimed that his intention was to review the advertorial against the true position of things in the Broadcast industry in Nigeria. It is not my wish to delve into whether Multichoice Nigeria is the biggest investor in the entertainment industry in Nigeria.  Huge investment is expected for a company that has monopolized the broadcast industry in Nigeria for more than three decades, and making it impossible for other operators to come in and compete on a level playing field through unfair market practices like exclusivity and content warehousing.  Stating the truism that Multichoice

By Teenar U Gene On May 29, 2023, Governor SIM's tenure began with a promising declaration to open up opportunities for the youth to partake in leadership positions within the state. While such statements are often perceived as political rhetoric aimed at garnering support, Governor SIM wasted no time in translating his words into tangible actions.  In 365 days, his appointments and engagements have demonstrated a genuine commitment to empowering the youth through leadership roles. The transition from initial scepticism towards Governor SIM's announcement to the realisation of his promises has been swift and evident.  The governor's consistent pronouncements and body language have aligned with the core message of his maiden speech. The subsequent flood of youth appointments across the state has validated his dedication to providing young people with the chance to actively contribute to governance. This wave of progressive youth appointments signifies more than just a politi

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Report says unknown gunmen yesterday ,Saturday 22nd June,2024 abducted a driver and Police orderly of His Royal Highness Chief Cornwell Ihunwo,Paramount Ruler of Rumu-Elechi community in Nkpolu-Orowurokwo,Port Harcourt along Eagle Island road at about 8pm. An executive member of Diobu Vigilante and Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu-Orowurokwo Mr.Godstime Ihunwo,in an interview with Newsmen said he received a call about abduction of HRH Cornwell Ihunwo about 9pm yesterday. "I rushed down to his house at Eagle Island where I met him.Chief Cornwell told me it is his driver and Police orderly who were abducted. "We condemned the planned abduction of HRH Cornwell Ihunwo and call on the Police to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident". He said  Investigation by our Correspondent indicates that King Cornwell Ihunwo is the immediate younger brother of Victor Ihunwo,former Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Government Area. When contacted the s

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The House of Representatives members from Rivers State popularly known as Rivers State Caucus have distanced themselves from a statement made by the member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency, Hon. Dumnamene Deekor against the G60 spokesperson Honourable Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. In a statement by the leader of the Rivers State Caucus, House of Representatives, Honourable  Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante said, Hon. Deekor being a second term lawmaker cannot assume the position of Caucus Leader in the midst of 3rd and 4th term lawmakers and has no right to speak on behalf of the group. Dr. Abiante called on the general public to discountance Hon. Deekor's statement. The statement below 👇 Press Statement  21st June, 2024 RIVERS STATE REPS CAUCUS DISOWNS HON. DUM DEEKOR OVER ATTACK ON G60 SPOKESPERSON IKENGA IMO UGOCHINYERE  SAYS RIVERS PEOPLE/CAUCUS  PROUD OF IKENGA IMO UGOCHINYERE’S UNQUENCHABLE COMMITMENT IN DEFENCE OF DEMOCRACY  DELUSION OF GRANDEUR

......Commiserates with Family, Loved Ones of Deceased By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode  Egbetokun has condemned the recent outbreak of violence and breakdown of law and order at various Local Government Council Secretariats in Rivers State, where supporters of two political factions clashed over the tenure of Local Government Council Chairmen which led to the tragic deaths of a Police Officer  Inspector David Mgbada, and Samuel Nwigwe, a vigilante member at Eberi-Omuma in Omuma Local Government Area. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP directed the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olatunji Disu, to heighten security measures across the state and institute thorough investigations into the killing of the police officer and the vigilante operative. According to the statement, the IGP has deployed operatives of the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to assist the Rivers State Command in app

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu         Viewers Discretion is Advised  Report says suspected cultists have shot dead one Endwell Awunze along Ula-Pata in Ahoada town, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State amid the political crisis in the State. We gathered that Mr. Awunze who is suspected to be a whistleblower against cultism and other violent crime in Okporowo community in Ahoada East may have been on the trail of the suspects before his untimely death last night. Our source revealed that Mr. Awunze left the venue of the protest opposite Ahoada East Council where they were protesting against tenure elongation of Local Government Chairman and boarded a motorcycle at about 7pm yesterday, 18th June 2024. The source also disclosed that as the Motorbike was navigating along Ula-Pata road, three gunmen who had already laid ambush opened fire on Mr. Awunze who died instantly while the driver of the motor bike sustained gunshot injuries and has been rushed to hospital where he is recei

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Police in Rivers State said two persons were killed in Omuma local government area, following the breakdown of law and order in the various Local Government Council Secretariats, where supporters of the two Political factions clashed over the tenure of Local Government Council Chairmen. Police public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement noted that a police officer and a vigilante member were killed at Eberi, headquarters of the local government area. According to the statement, to forestall more bloodshed and prevent a further breakdown of law and order, the Police have taken over the 23 Council Secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state.  SP Iringe-Koko revealed that conventional police officers and anti-riot officers have been deployed to the facilities.  While urging all groups and individuals to be law-abiding, the Command also warned that anyone who intends to cause mayhem in the state will be arrested and ma

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered Heads of local government administration to take care of the Councils' Affairs. Governor Fubara gave the charge today Tuesday 18th June 2024 , in a state wide broadcast in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital.  The Governor appreciated the 23  outgone council chairmen for their services and contributions towards the development of their various local government areas and the state in general. The statement below 👇 STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS  TUESDAY, 18" JUNE, 2024 My fellow Rivers people 1. I come before you today with immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support to me and my administration. 2. I urge us all to reflect on the shared sacrifice we have all made to have a peaceful and prosperous Rivers State and indeed Nigeria. It is my wish that we continue to live in peace and harmony as one. 3. Together, we have achi

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu    Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign has commended the Guardian Newspaper for its investigative report on poor service delivery to patients at the Intensive Care Unit(ICU) of  University of PortHarcourt Teaching Hospital(UPTH). National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Prince Wiro in a statement noted that the report done by the South-South Acting Bureau Chief of the Guardian Newspaper, Mrs. Ann Godwin attracted public attention and provides succour to many patients through Rivers artist Burna Boy who has paid medical bills of many indigent patients. Comrade Wiro described the investigation done by Mrs.Godwin as one of such cases where the media as the fourth estate of the realm embarked on its constitutional duty of holding public officers accountable for their actions. The Centre urged UPTH as a medical  institution which is said to be custodian of Standard Medical practice in Nigeria  to investigate the complaints made by re

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Human rights activists have called for all hands to be on deck to eliminate child labour. They made the call as Nigeria joins the global communities to mark world day against child labour. The day is held yearly on June 12 to raise awareness and solicit for prompt actions towards stopping child labour in all of its forms. According to the International Labour Organziation, Child Labour refers to any work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and which  also deprived them of the opportunity to attend school. The World Day Against Child Labour since it was enacted in 2002 has sought for ways to eliminate child labour in the world. It is in this premise that Stakeholders in Rivers State called on Government and all citizens to join hands together to put an end to Child Labour. Rivers State Commander, National Agency for the prohibition of trafficking in persons, NAPTIP;  Mrs. Nwamaka Ikediashi noted that the governm