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The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Monday, lavished praise on the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, describing him as an enduring icon

“We proudly celebrate the 68th birthday of His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Executive Governor of Delta State, whose leadership, philanthropy and enduring contributions to national development continue to inspire many.”

He also commended Ibori for transforming Delta State through strategic investme

The Chairman, National association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Onne Seaport chapter, Dr Anselem Ike Okechukwu says the association under his leadership has rallied members to present his leadership scorecard, one year after assuming office even as he unveiled a landed property for building the association's secretariat at Onne.

This disclosure was made last week Thursday, at Onne, Port Harcourt the Rivers state Capital.

Speaking to journalists, Okechukwu said that what neces

A prominent Nigerian-American medicine physician, Dr. Austin Orette, has officially resigned from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

“I hereby tender my resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) with immediate effect.”

Orette in a resignation letter dated May 28, 2026 said his decision followed careful reflection on his political future.

“The decision has become necessary due to personal reasons, failure of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to conduct credible primaries and a d

The Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Prof. Chizindu Alikor has congratulated Prof. Friday Enwumelu Aaron on his elevation to the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Prof Chizindu in a congratulatory message circulated to news platforms said, “on behalf of the management and staff of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), I heartily congratulate my predecessor, esteemed colleague, and distinguished scholar, Prof. Friday Enwumelu Aar

 .....says the struggles have not been in vain

.....Commends President Tinubu for mandating the dialogue process via the office of the NSA

 By Nwaorgu Faustinus

The President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Mr. Fegalo Nsuke has expressed confidence with the “new hope ignited on January 21, 2025 with the formation of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee following the directive by Mr. President, Bola Ahmed, Tinubu, mandating the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu to enter in

In recognition of five years of visionary leadership, unity, and transformation in Warri Kingdom, a series of events are planned for August 2026 in Koko, Delta State.

"High-ranking and influential individuals will celebrate five years of visionary leadership, unity, and transformation with our revered King, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III. They will also enjoy an exciting day of golf, fellowship, and fun" a statement by the Chairman of Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Hon. Felix Aganbi

The chairman Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders And Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON, Onne Port chapter, Forwarder Kolawale Atanda has commended the Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt Area 11 Onne Command, Comptroller Mohammed Aliyu Alkali for his unwavering commitment to trade facilitation, revenue generation and anti- smuggling and what he described as the Alkali's strict adherence to the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD,

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The government to spread ‘goodwillism to make Jamaica shipshape

Jamaica probably has more “bad wuds” , that is words of profanity, than any other country, or at least much more than America,  In addition, we are notorious for cussing, ‘tracing’, ‘bad mouthing’ threatening and other aggressive talk. This derision, so popular in our country, needs to b

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, on Wednesday,  July 29, 2026,  handed over a consignment of intercepted expired medicaments to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at the Command's Headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital.

This was contained in a press release issued, signed and made available to our media platform by the Command's Public Relations Officer , Barilule Aanee,  an Assistant Superintendent of Custo

A Reputation management and communications expert Dr Jossy Nkwocha has advocated for strategic communication skills and techniques for the handling of federal government fiscal policies in relation to Nigeria Customs Service. 

Dr Nkwocha, MD/CEO of Reputation Masters Limited, made the recommendation as a guest speaker at the just concluded 2026 Public Relations Conference of the Nigeria Customs Service, held in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital from Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to Friday July

The Commercial and Customer Care Manager, Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), Mr. Charles Okogbue has restated the commitment of Onne Multipurpose Terminal to ensure a seamless operation at Onne Port 

Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of a sensitization programme organized in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital, Saturday July 25, 2026, Okogbue stated that the essence of the sensitization programme was to keep their customers and stakeholders abreast of the latest development at OMT.

His words

The Public relations unit of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has  started its 2026 Public Relations (PR)  Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, even as it has  extended her hand of fellowship to Journalists operating in the South - East and South -South regions of Nigeria underscoring the importance of media engagement for the success of the conference in particular and  the Nigeria Customs Service operations in general.

The event with the theme: "Realigning  Corporate Communication as

By Dr. Austin Orette

A society that mocks honest labour is a society preparing for its own destruction. Nations do not become prosperous by celebrating wealth alone; they become prosperous by honouring the labour that creates wealth.

The dignity of labour is the foundation upon which every great civilization has been built. Whenever that dignity is eroded, corruption replaces productivity, greed replaces innovation, and society begins a slow but certain decline.

It therefore pains me whenever I hea

In strict compliance with Section 119 of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Act 2023, the Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has successfully conducted a public auction of 14,720 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as Petrol and 14,925 litres of Industrial Palm Oil, edible Palm oil and Vegetable Oil.

This was contained in a press release issued, signed and made available weekend to media platforms by the Command's Public Relations officer, Deputy Superinten

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the Ogoni people to trust the on-going Ogoni dialogue process coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, noting that it is a fine opportunity to seek a permanent resolution of the Ogoni problem.

President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke who spoke in Bori, the traditional headquarters of the Ogoni people, on Saturday, said after 33 years of a costly resistance against the Nigerian oil industry, it was nec