As part of efforts to combat crimes and make Rivers State safe for both residents and investors, the State Police Command has flagged off ‘Operation Zero Crime’ in the state. According to a statement made available by tSP Grace Iringe-Koko, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, the one-week programme, initiated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, psc, LLB, Ph.D., is to ensure a safe and crime-free environment in the 23 local government areas of the state, as well as return confidence that ‘police is your friend’. On Monday, October 2, 2023, a roadshow awareness…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
Foremost Niger Delta group, Federated Movement Of Urhobo Youth Leaders (FMUYL) has commended the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of Barr. Chiedu Ebie as the board chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senate has on Wednesday, October 5, confirmed nominees for appointment into the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a statement made available by the Coordinator of the group, Prince Sonny Jifas Ogbon, JP, the group said, Ebie’s merit has overruled sentiments as he is so qualified and understood the terrain more than any. They thanked the Senate for the timely confirmation, noting that…
In Lagos, Nigeria, the heart of Africa, where investment and immigration converge, lies the powerhouse known as Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier Investment Immigration firm. As the world marks the 2023 Customer Service Week under the theme ‘Team Service,’ Optiva isn’t just joining the celebration; they’re leading it. The company demonstrated its commitment to excellence and exceptional service to its customers with an innovative offering tagged: OptivaPlus – more than just a service, it’s a commitment. A commitment to not only recognize but also reward the unwavering trust and loyalty of Optiva’s esteemed clientele. This isn’t just about celebrating a week; it…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is ready to strengthen its relationship and deepen defence cooperation with friendly allied countries. The CAS stated this recently while playing host to a gathering of the Defence Attachés of allied countries accredited to Nigeria. According to him, “The NAF stands ready to partner with friendly military forces on international defence and security, just as we are willing and ready to extend similar assistance to our allied partners in any identified area where our defence interests coincide”. He noted that the…
Television Continental (TVC) News on Thursday, October 5, interviewed Primeboy before he surrendered to the authorities. During the interview conducted in a car’s back seat, the embattled friend of the late afrobeat star, Mohbad refuted the police claim that he had refused to respond to their summons, describing it as false. He stated that after waiting for several days, expecting to hear from the police, he discovered that he was declared wanted by the police on Wednesday, even though they hadn’t contacted him at all, saying that the situation prompted him to surrender to the police. The TV correspondent stated:…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) continues its commitment to safeguarding the nation, protecting citizens’ lives and property, and maintaining law and order. Recognizing the increasing challenges posed by vehicular crimes, the NPF has undertaken an innovative approach to address this issue. In a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi noted that over 60 years ago, the Central Motor Registry (CMR) was established as a fundamental tool for managing motor vehicle information. However, the evolution of vehicular crimes in the digital age demands a modernized and expanded approach. Consequently, the NPF has revitalized the CMR by introducing…
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has firmly denied granting any certification or approval to Opeans Nigeria Limited for conducting the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET). Opeans Nigeria Limited, a training provider with centers in Port Harcourt and Warri, had previously claimed to have received API certification, which caused excitement among its Executive Director, Ben Nwoye, and the company’s stakeholders. However, API has set the record straight, asserting that it has not accredited or approved any trainings conducted by Opeans Nigeria Limited. As a leading standard-setting organization in the oil and gas industry, API aims to enhance…
For reasons attributed to poor network service in electronic transmission of results from polling units and wards during the November 11, 2023, governorship election in Bayelsa state, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will transmit the results of the elections manually. This is to say that the results will not be electronically transmitted or uploaded to the INEC portal, as was done in some previous elections. This development was made known by Mr. Obo Effanga, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Bayelsa State, during an interactive session with faith-based organisations and religious leaders in Yenagoa,…
The senate on Today, at plenary summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the FCT minister, Nyeson Wike and Minister of Health, Ali Pate over the avoidable death of Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi at the Maitama General Hospital last week Tuesday. It could be recalled that Greatness Olorunfemi fell victim of one chance criminals in Abuja last week Tuesday where she was stabbed severally in the vehicle she boarded and thrown out in her pool of blood. She was said to be immediately rushed to the Maitama District General Hospital by good samaritans but Doctors and Nurses at the facility allegedly…
In order to save the life of one of the victims of the tanker explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2023,at Ugbenu, near Koko junction, along the Benin-Warri Road, a rights activist in Delta State, Comrade Derrick Agberen has appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to come to the aid of one of the victims, Blaze Samuel Orerhime. of the fuel tanker explosion that occured last week. Agberen who said this in a statement according Oasis Magazine, on Thursday, noted that; “My attention was drawn to a victim of the tanker explosion named; Blaze Samuel Orerhime, who’s currently receiving treatment…