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13/11/2024

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Marry an Etche man and have peace of mind

Happy birthday to an illustrious son of Rivers State Engr. Nwoko Ugochukwu, may God’s blesses continue to be with you to...
27/10/2024

Happy birthday to an illustrious son of Rivers State Engr. Nwoko Ugochukwu, may God’s blesses continue to be with you today and forever.

Governor Fubara Inspects Igbo Etche Road, Assures Completion In Three Months Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on...
19/08/2024

Governor Fubara Inspects Igbo Etche Road, Assures Completion In Three Months

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on monday inspected the 16.5km Rumuokurusi-Igbo-Etche Road.

During the inspection, the Governor expressed his determination to ensure the road is finally restored, emphasizing its vital role in the economic activities of the state.

“This road is a lifeline for our people, especially traders who ply on it to the markets. It’s unacceptable that it has been left in such a deplorable state for over a decade,” he lamented.

He noted the satisfactory pace of work, attributing it to the contractor’s understanding of his administration’s commitment to putting the people first.

This key route, which links Obio/Akpor and Etche LGAs, had been left in a state of disrepair for over 11 years, causing severe hardship for residents and motorists alike

Caretaker Chairman of Omuma LGA in Rivers State, Hon. Promise Reginald on Saturday carried out an Empowerment scheme in ...
18/08/2024

Caretaker Chairman of Omuma LGA in Rivers State, Hon. Promise Reginald on Saturday carried out an Empowerment scheme in Eberi, the political headquarters of the LGA

While others think of empowerment through financial handouts alone, Hon. Reginald conceived a more sustainable empowerment through provision of equipment, vehicles, machines and bicycles that could help the rural people to boost food sufficiency and the local economy as a form of teaching them how to fish.

His approach aligns with the Rivers First agenda, championed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, aiming to uplift the people of Omuma.

Key elements of this initiative includes;

- Keke buses: to improve community connectivity and market access.
- Tricycles and motorcycles: for affordable inter/intra community transport.
- Cassava grinding machines: for cost-effective food processing.
- Bicycles: to aid farmers in reaching distant farms and transporting produce.
- Generators: for hairdressers and barbers to reduce operational costs.
- Sewing machines, hair dryers and other tools for artisans.
- Cash grants to support small and medium-sized enterprises.

This life changing programme was well received by the people as many expressed gratitude to the Chairman and most dogged youthful leader, Hon. Reginald for promoting the most touted Rivers first agenda in empowering the people as directed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

An embattled CTC chairman in Etche Local Government Area in Rivers State said he used 1 billion naira to put stones on f...
16/08/2024

An embattled CTC chairman in Etche Local Government Area in Rivers State said he used 1 billion naira to put stones on few section of Etche road.

This is indeed wickedness of the highest other.

25/07/2024

Gov. Sim Fubara sealed Multi purpose 5 Star hotel in GRA Owned by Ikwerre Local Government Chairman Samuel Nwanosike

RIVERS ASSEMBLY WARNS RIVERS RESIDENTS NOT TO HAVE DEALINGS WITH THOSE MASQUERADING AS LG CARETAKER COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN A...
22/07/2024

RIVERS ASSEMBLY WARNS RIVERS RESIDENTS NOT TO HAVE DEALINGS WITH THOSE MASQUERADING AS LG CARETAKER COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS

401 OSUN LG CARETAKER CHAIRMEN, MEMBERS RESIGN AFTER SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.Four hundred and one chairmen and members of...
18/07/2024

401 OSUN LG CARETAKER CHAIRMEN, MEMBERS RESIGN AFTER SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.

Four hundred and one chairmen and members of caretaker committees running Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in Osun State have all resigned their positions.

Those that resigned include; 69 caretaker chairmen and 332 caretaker members drawn from each of the 332 wards in the state.

Letters of resignation of the chairmen circulated on social media on Wednesday but a clear reason behind their resignation was not given.

In one of the letters seen by PUNCH, the caretaker chairman of Odo-Otin local government area, Okuku, Adewale Adeyinka, said he was quitting office to pursue other opportunities to serve his people.

The letter addressed to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, dated July 17, 2024, partly read, “It is with a sense of duty and respect for our democratic principles that I write to tender my resignation from my position as Chairman of the Caretaker Committee for Odo-Otin Local Government, effective immediately.

“As I move on to pursue further opportunities to serve my people, I want to assure you that the good work we have started will not end.

“I remain committed to supporting the growth and development of Odo-Otin Local Government in any capacity I can.”

When contacted for comment on Wednesday, the immediate past chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria in Osun State, Sarafadeen Awotunde, said all the 69 caretaker chairmen and 332 members drawn from different wards across the state have resigned their positions since the Supreme Court has declared them as illegal office occupants.

Asked to confirm the resignation of the 332 caretaker members and the chairmen, Awotunde said, “Since we already called them caretaker, I don’t think there is any appropriate word to use than that they resigned. Nobody sacked them.

“Caretakers have temporary time to spend. It means their time is over. If you look at it critically, you will see that the Supreme Court has given a verdict. So whatever is called caretaker now is illegal. So, there is nothing like a caretaker in Nigeria again.”

In Osun State, there are 30 local government areas, 32 local council development authorities, 6 area councils and one administrative office.

The last set of caretaker committee chairmen and members were appointed by Adeleke in August 2023 and their tenure of office was extended by 6 months in February 2024.

Delta State Governor Swears in Elected Council Chairmen.Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on monday swore in newl...
15/07/2024

Delta State Governor Swears in Elected Council Chairmen.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on monday swore in newly elected council chairmen and their vice at the Dome Event Centre in Asaba.

Delta State held their local Government election on Saturday and PDP won all the 25 LGA's.

South East Governors To Meet President Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release COMMUNIQUE ISSUED TODAY 2ND JULY, 2024 BY THE S...
02/07/2024

South East Governors To Meet President Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED TODAY 2ND JULY, 2024 BY THE SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS’ FORUM.

1. The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s Family on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.

2. The Forum received the delegation of the Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, Obi of Onitsha who came on a solidarity visit to the Forum.

3. The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and economic Summit held in Owerri on the 28th September, 2023 and agreed to implement the aspects of the report pertaining to security and economic integration and affirmed its desire to put actionable plans on the key issues agreed.

4. The Forum resolved to visit Mr. President to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East Region.

5. The Forum also resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.

His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON.

His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR.

His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.

His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru

His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah

Lesson ✔️“ I can marry a man that has NO MONEY” “If you need money to get married , it means the marriage will end when ...
29/06/2024

Lesson ✔️
“ I can marry a man that has NO MONEY”

“If you need money to get married , it means the marriage will end when the money finishes .
I get angry when a man approaches me saying he has all it takes to take care of me . Most often he is talking about money . What about the love ? Not everything is about money . Many marriages these days end cus people are brought together by other things not love . I want to marry a man that loves me not a man that has money , I still believe in True love “ Davido’s cousin

Moral lesson : You will still need connection to get to her dear 😂. I have been texting her for a year now no reply .

Congratulations Davido and Chioma, your home is blessed.
25/06/2024

Congratulations Davido and Chioma, your home is blessed.

Rivers Youth leader, Amb. Ihunwo Chijioke, accompanied Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government House, Ehie Edison, hav...
18/06/2024

Rivers Youth leader, Amb. Ihunwo Chijioke, accompanied Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government House, Ehie Edison, have taken over the Obio/Akpor Council Secretariat

The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday morning directed Heads of Local Government Administration across the 23 LGA's to take charge of affairs of their various Councils until further directives

Governor Fubara gave the directive in a statewide broadcast to mark the end of tenure of the local government Chairmen and councillors in the state.

18/06/2024

Port Harcourt city council on fire 🔥 as angry youths mob Chairman of Council

17/06/2024

Armed men in Rivers State, please be careful on how you move. Share till it gets to your neighbours.

11/06/2024

Gov. Sim may lose the appeal court judgment today. I dreamed about it.

This morning, there was a Gas tanker explosion on the Obiri-Ikwerre flyover in Port Harcourt. Eyewitnesses said there we...
04/06/2024

This morning, there was a Gas tanker explosion on the Obiri-Ikwerre flyover in Port Harcourt.

Eyewitnesses said there were no casualties as the driver escaped from the scene just before the explosion.

The fire has been put out by the men of the Federal fire service

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