The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) achieved a significant legal victory on Friday, April 26, 2024, with the conviction and sentencing of Abraham Walson at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The trial took place before Justice U.N Amogoh, focusing on nine counts related to…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, embarked on a comprehensive inspection of several ongoing road projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. His visit was marked by optimism and forward-looking statements, particularly highlighting the upcoming one-year anniversary in May, during which President Tinubu is expected to commission multiple projects. Wike’s assessment encompasses various critical infrastructural developments, each…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a stern ultimatum to Julius Berger Nigeria regarding the completion of the Bodo-Bonny road project. The project, currently at 82% completion, has faced delays and requested variations from the contractor. Umahi clarified that the initial agreement, signed for the N199.923 billion project, stipulated a completion deadline of December…
Oil marketers are eagerly preparing to load refined petroleum products from the Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC), buoyed by directives from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Workers at the facility are in a race against time to ready it for production, signaling a potential boon for the petroleum market. Dealers, confirming the developments…
All eyes are firmly fixed on the alleged backing provided by Nyesom Wike, to the incumbent National Chairman, Umar Damagum as the anticipation builds for the upcoming NEC meeting of the PDP in Abuja. Speculations are rife concerning the extent of Nyesom Wike’s influence and its potential impact on the outcome of the crucial gathering….
Governor Fubara’s unequivocal assertion that adherence to the presidential peace agreement does not equate to weakness serves as a defiant declaration of strength and resolve. In the face of detractors who may misconstrue his actions as capitulation, Governor Fubara reaffirms his unwavering commitment to principled leadership and steadfast governance. By embracing the directives outlined by…
The Rivers State Police authorities have taken decisive action against officers implicated in an alleged extortion case involving a Port Harcourt resident. Inspector Michael Odey, one of the officers involved, has already faced dismissal, while ASP Doubara Edonyabor and ASP Talent Mungo have been suspended pending further investigation. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the Rivers State…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into the activities of 11 suspected oil thieves, alongside an ocean-going vessel named MFT Trade Wind. This development follows the handover of the vessel and suspects to the EFCC by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO in Brass, Bayelsa State. The suspects…
Proposed Electoral Amendment Faces Rejection in Nigeria’s House of Representatives In a recent session, the House of Representatives engaged in extensive deliberations over a pivotal proposal brought forth by Awaji-inombek Abiante, a prominent member hailing from Rivers State and affiliated with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This proposal targeted a crucial aspect of the electoral…
The Federal Government has ordered an immediate suspension of the reconstruction work on the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. Minister of Works, David Umahi, delivered this directive during a media chat in Port Harcourt. Umahi’s decision stemmed from the discovery of sub-standard materials being used by the contractor responsible for the…
