PenCom to begin verification of prospective retirees soon – Official
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said on Tuesday that it would soon begin digital verification and enrolment of prospective retirees in the South South. Mr […]
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Amaechi tasks Oyo State Govt on Ibadan inland dry port
Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi has urged Oyo State government to participate in putting infrastructures in place for the Inland Dry Port in Ibadan. Amaechi, […]
NDDC audit: FG donates 33 vehicles to forensic auditors
The Federal Government said that it had donated 33 utility vehicles to the security committee working with the forensic auditors currently appraising projects executed by […]
NLNG commissions ultra-modern, smart head office in Port Harcourt
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) today commissioned its ultra-modern and smart Corporate Head Office ( Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Head Office was commissioned […]
NAFDAC destroys 20ft container load of Soya beans
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it destroyed a 20 feet container load of bagged soya bean seeds in […]
Navy releases list of successful candidates for Basic Training School
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has released the list of successful candidates in the 2020 Nigerian Navy Recruitment Interview held in Lagos and Port Harcourt from […]
Eid-el Fitr: Tonto Dikeh foundation to feed 2,000 Muslim children
Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh, says her foundation would feed 2,000 Muslim children for two days. The thespian shared the good news in a […]
Gunmen attack police stations in Rivers kill 7 officers
Gunmen attacked two police stations and checkpoints in Port Harcourt on Friday and killed seven police officers in the process. In a statement issued in […]
Refinery rehabilitation excites SME owners in Rivers
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) owners around the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) have expressed optimism that the rehabilitation of the refineries will enhance their […]
NAF advances technical output to end dependence on foreign technology
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it was poised to advance local technical output to end over-dependence on foreign technology. Air Vice Marshal […]
Attacks on police: Drivers in South – East worry about highway safety – NAN survey
Following recent attacks by gunmen in the South – East, motorists have expressed mixed reactions over the sudden disappearance of security personnel on major highways […]
Reps. committee flexes muscles at oil companies spilling oil
House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities says it is now poised to discharge its responsibility to communities affected by oil spills. Part of the […]
Deadly Attacks: Wike imposes curfew at all land borders in Rivers
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has imposed curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at all entry and exit points with neighbouring states of Abia, […]
1.17m persons receive AstraZeneca vaccine – PSC
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 said 1,173,869 or 58.3 persons have been vaccinated with the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine in the current phase. […]
Police confirm attack on checkpoints in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers said it has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked its checkpoints on the Port Harcourt – Owerri Road on […]
Six political parties hail PDP’s victory at council poll
Six political parties in Andoni local government area that participated in the recently concluded council polls have lauded the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Six political parties hale PDP’s victory at council poll
Six political parties in Andoni local government area that participated in the recently concluded council polls have lauded the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Customs generates N38.8bn at Onne in Q1 – Comptroller
The Nigeria Customs Service (NIS), Area II Command, Onne Port, Rivers, says it generated over N38.8 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2021. […]
Wike urges FG to allow states develop their minerals, pay royalty
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Monday urged the Federal Government to allowed states to develop and operate their respective minerals and pay royalty […]
Rivers LG elections: Wike committed to deepening democracy – Nsirim
The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Paulinus Nsirim, says that Gov. Nyesom Wike is fully committed to deepening democracy in the country. Nsirim […]
Voter apathy mars Rivers LG Poll
Saturday’s Rivers local government councils poll, recorded low voters turnout, as only a handful voters were seen in polling units across the state. Some residents […]
Rivers LG elections: Voter apathy witnessed in early polling
The Local Government Election in Rivers was marked by a general voter apathy during the early hours of polling even as most residents in parts […]
Nigerian ports now 70% digitalised – Shippers’ Council
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, on Friday disclosed that the ports in the country had attained 70 per cent digitalisation. […]
Rehabilitation: Minister charges contractor to complete Abuja Stadium by June
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has charged the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja to complete work […]
UNIPORT warns public over fake recruitment ad on social media
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has warned members of the public to ignore an advertisement purportedly by the institution, seeking to […]