The Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu A. Alikor has been commended for changing the narrative of the hospital through his unwavering commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and environmental transformation.

The above position was made by Nkemka Amadi , an educationist and resident of Rivers State on his LinkedIn social media platform wherein he noted that “there was a time when the hospital, then known as Braithwaite Memorial Specialist

His Royal Highness, Eze Sir Felix Iwe Njoku the Ogaraku 11, of Logara Autonomous community , Ngor-Okpala Imo state has celebrated his 20th coronation anniversary even as the monarch has called on the Imolites to embrace peace and unity especially as the country is gearing up for the polls, insisting that no nation or state can progress without peace and unity.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Logara , Ngor-Okpala Imo state, Eze Njoku noted that what has kept hi

                              by Michael I Phillips

(book available at amazon.com $12.95)

(I have been sending the text of this book here, a chapter approximately each week. I am doing this because I want Jamaica to be poor no more am hoping it stimulates action as advocated in the book.)

                                        Chapter 12

                                                                   Reducing Crime

        Jamaica Exile
by Michael Irving Phillips

Imprisoned in my home sweet hom

....Lashes Out At Incumbent

.....Insists Victory for ADC Is Sure In 2027

Nigerian-American Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Austin Orette, on Thursday reaffirmed his decision to contest the 2027 senatorial election.

“Every politician deserves a level playing field. I believe political parties must uphold transparency, fairness, and internal democracy. Unfortunately, my experience in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) did not reflect those values. After careful consultation with my supporters a

(I hope you received and read all 10 chapters so far. Let me be clear. I have done this because I want Jamaica to be poor no more. I hope it stimulates action. Hence I am repeating below the original intro:

To paraphrase lines from Thomas Gray’s poem, “Elegy Written in a Country Courtyard”,
“Full many a book is born unread
And waste it’s sweetness on the library bench”.
In order to avoid that fate for my book, “A Jamaica Poor No More”, I am giving you the opportunity to read this book for fr

.....Receives License from NUC

A new world-class institution, Regnum Medical University, Anthony Village, Lagos, has obtained its License to operate as a private university in Lagos following the approval given to it by the Federal Executive Council of the Federal  Government of Nigeria.

Expected to play a defining role in Nigeria’s medical development, Regnum Medical University, Lagos will commence with programmes in Medicine (MBBS), Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Nursing (B.N.Sc.), Medical Laboratory Scie

The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA and other freight Forwarding associations including Maritime Workers Union Truck Unit, Onne Youths Congress and other stakeholders operating at Onne Port Rivers state may withdraw their services if no concrete agreement is reached to forestall the move by the management of Nigerian ports Authority and other relevant stakeholders within the next four days.

They cited the dilapidated state of the Port access roads and the collection of elect

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,

                              by Michael I Phillips (book available at amazon.com $12.95)

( actually the following is a revision added to Chapter 10)

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