In its bid to Protect Local Production and rid the society of prohibited items, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has vowed action to protecting Nigerian farmers, manufacturers, businesses, stop false declarations, and other practices that could undermine domestic production and job creation even as 56 containers laden with prohibited items valued at N5.53B Duty Paid Value (DPV)has been seized at Port Harcourt 11, Area Command Onne , Rivers state.
Disclosing this to Journalists on Tuesday, Sept
The leading, apex, socio-cultural organisation of the Ogoni people, the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has commended the conflict resolution model adopted by the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to resolve the Ogoni oil conflict, describing it as an exceĺent model that can equally be used national reconciliation and integration.
President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke, made the remarks in Port Harcourt while answering questions from news men at the Port Harcourt Int
Austin Orette Campaign Organization on Sunday reacted to the omission of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Delta South candidate from the final list of candidates nominated by political parties to contest the 2027 senatorial elections across the 109 senatorial districts in Nigeria
“Dr. Austin Orette is the rightful candidate for the Delta South senatorial election."
In a statement entitled ‘’missing candidate name’’, the campaign organization urged the Independent National Electoral Commissio
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is in good alignment with the ongoing discussions with the Federal Government to resolve the three decades crisis with the Nigerian oil industry. MOSOP says the honesty that has so far been demonstrated by the negotiating teams on both sides (the government and the Ogoni people) gives hope that the outcome will be mutually beneficial.
President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke made the declaration yesterday while addressing a large crowd of
A prominent Nigerian American family medicine physician, Dr. Austin Orette will speak on good governance, societal values and policy reforms in Nigeria.
Orette will talk about socioeconomics and moral values, engagement and democracy, healthcare systems and infrastructure, legal justice and land rights, constitutional reform, true fiscal federalism and post-war crisis.
The professional with a focus on changing the local governance landscape will also take questions on political and economic concer
Not everyone is good in business. You may have the ideas and the set up but when you fail to strictly employ those who'd work under you, whether for you or with you, then you have just failed like myself.
I have made repeated mistakes while running my printing and publishing business! I engaged in the services of relations and friends who only needed help and not professionals trained for the job. Over the years, I thought that being gifted with the passion to help or to give was enough reason t
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A Jamaica Poor No More
By Michael Irving Phillips
(As we approach the end of my nook, I must confess my disappointment at the lack of response to it. I do not mean just positive feedback, but I was hoping for influential advocates for the proposals in the book. Without them, I think Jamaica is doomed to be not poor no more. I love Jamaica. I gave it my best.)
The cradle of crime
About 10 years ago, I was on vacation in Ocho Rios. On the beach
Political stakeholders in Ughelli South on Thursday praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his leadership and economic vision.
"Delta will continue to achieve new heights.”
They also described Governor Oborevwori's performance as excellent.
“Under your Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, Enhanced Peace and Security Agenda, Delta State has achieved remarkable milestones.”
At a meeting in Okwagbe, the Ughelli South stakeholders lauded Oborevwori for strengthening State
Let’s face it, America’s foreign policy has brought more misery, death and destruction to many countries than any other by far. It is this foreign policy that has brought to power a cruel, racist, egomaniac as Donald Trump as president of the United States.
America’s military budget exceeds the total of the ten countries just below her in military budget size. America flaunts this power. America displays paranoia perceiving all sorts of “threats to America” such as from little Venezuela. Get re
The Operators of the National Single Window and other critical stakeholders gathered in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital Thursday, August 27, 2026 to appraise the National Single Window project 5 months after it was launched on March 27, 2026.
The stakeholder engagement was centered on HS Code Harmonization and Sea Manifest Implementation which they say would ensure a more efficient National single Window platform.
In his welcome remarks, the Acting Assistant Comptroller General and Zonal
.....Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Akogate, Others Pay Tribute
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, was on Friday applauded for his intelligence, energy and geniality.
He was also praised for promoting the rich customs and tradition of the Itsekiri people.
In a statement on the unprecedented five years of service to the good people of Nigeria, particularly Warri Kingdom, Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club lauded the monarch for attracting foreign direct investment t
By Dr Austin Orette
Another election year is upon us, and once again, the political merchants have begun beating their drums, displaying their familiar wares and presenting the same old political acolytes to Nigerians. Their methods may change in appearance, but the game remains largely the same.
Nigeria has endured serious storms throughout its relatively short history as a republic. From military coups and counter-coups to the devastating civil war and years of military dictatorship, our nation
Since assuming leadership of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH)* in 2023, the Chief Medical Director, *Professor Chizindu A. Alikor, has steadily transformed the institution into a centre of excellence and one of the most sought-after tertiary healthcare facilities in the Niger Delta.
Under his leadership, RSUTH has recorded significant advances in specialist healthcare, medical training and institutional development. In 2023 alone, the hospital recorded 15 successful brain sur
....Announces Minor Cabinet Changes
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has assured the Ogoni people of a good deal emanating from the ongoing dialogue with the Federal Government.
President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke gave the assurance at a Steering Committee meeting of MOSOP yesterday.
Nsuke said for over 30 years, the Ogoni people have sought a mutual dialogue with the Federal Government of Nigeria and that is now ongoing with substantial progress being made on the part of comm
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