Text of a Press Briefing by Chief (Dr.) Bernard Atonbere Aprioku-Okome and Prof. Innocent Miebaka Aprioku for the Aprioku Family of Okrika, Rivers State on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This Press Briefing by the Aprioku Family is convened to draw the attention of the general public and, in particular, Rivers […]
Day: January 29, 2025
Breaking:US government rescinds decision on Federal Aid aid Freeze.
By current matters The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its decision to pause federal aids and loans. According to CNN, the decision is contained in a memo it obtained from a Trump administration official. The Trump administration had on Monday announced a freeze on federal funding […]
PDP Governors’ Forum Pays Condolence Visit To Makinde
•Over Demise Of Elder Brother. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, was in Oyo State on Wednesday, to commiserate with the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, over the demise of his Elder Brother, Engr Sunday Makinde. Governor Fubara was on the trip with the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, […]
No Sharia Court Authorised in Ogun State,Gov Abiodun Warns.
By John Obi Following the purported launch of a Sharia Court by some individuals in Ogun State, Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has issued a stern warning to those behind the establishment of a Sharia Court in the state,desist forthwith, ordering the immediate disbandment of the illegal entity and all its operations.. […]
Bishop Hanson of Ahoada Diocese Pledges Support For BSN.
The Bishop of Diocese of Ahoada Anglican Communion, the Right Reverend Bernard Onyejiwanaka Hanson has assured the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) of the full support of all Churches in the Diocese. Bishop Hanson gave the assurance during the Management Committee Meeting of the Society Rivers/Bayelsa Area at the First […]
Electrification Project:Tinubu Secures $1.1billion Loan From AFDB .
By Ken Chiwendu The Nigerian Government has secured a $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the provision of electricity for 5 million people by the end of 2026. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said President Bola Tinubu made this known in […]
NAFDAC Shuts Down Aba Market Notorious For Production, Sale of Counterfeit Alcoholic Drinks,Beverages .
By Blessing Idika The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has shut down the infamous Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State. It is the second time in two years the agency would raid the market. NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement on Tuesday.described […]
At least two dead after Building Collapsed in Lagos
By Ken Chiwendu Two persons have been confirmed dead in a building collapse in the Ikota area of Lekki, Ajah, Lagos State. The two-storey building reportedly under construction collapsed on Tuesday with five workers injured and some others still trapped in the rubble. Although the cause of the accident was […]