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17/10/2025

End All Forms of Killings, Destructions In Plateau State - Indigenes Cries Out

Some plateau state indigenes residing in Rivers state have called State and Federal Government to end all forms of killings and destructions across their home state.

The plateau indigenes, penultimate week, made the call at their cultural day celebration in Rivers state, calling on government at all tier to fishout criminal elements underscoring the needs to ending banditry,herders and farmers clashes and land grabbing activities.

The cultural day event,witnessed dignitaries across the nation including captain of industry and who is who in politics and academia.

Speaking at a sideline with the National Forerunner at the event, the Vice Chairman of Bachar Cultural Association, Dr. Emmanuel Alabidi,

expressed deep concern on the level of killings and destructions in plateau state,pointing out that the cultural day, serves as a healing process to indigenes whom he said have passed through alot.

" What is happening in plateau state calls for serious concerned,but this day reflect and served as a healing proceed to all because we have passed through alot." he said.

He maintained that issue about herders and farmers clash is not the true position of the narrative but about land grabbing, because the herders and farmers all need food to eat, while describing plateau indigenes as peace loving people.

Also speaking, the Chairman of National Association of Cattle Dealers Processors And Marketers of Nigeria, Alh.Yau Mogodi and Chairman Central Planing Committee of the cultural day, Mashingil Auta, all described the cultural day as a dream come through for the people.

" We are all one people and we celebrate this day. Plateau people are peaceful people.And we are happy."

15/10/2025

God's General Visits His Maker

By: John Amaowoh

I heard it far away!

I heard it from many airwaves, Sounds 'N Whispering,

As if it was not true,that u 've Kissed the night goodbye!

Talks in streets corners, sounding as a tale told amidst the deaf,blind and dumb, but it was the truth that u 've taken a long walk to see ur Creator one one!

As it was confirmed in the end that ur departure was indeed the truth,

That u took that walk silent N calm,

Though u 've long foreseen,

That u shall go to ur Creator Soon!

Could this be the end?

Could this be the way of all men?

Well, it's an enigma, an unexplainable Journey that every man must take!

I read it, but didn't believe it,

I searched the net 'n handles,

Oh oh,then I found that it was the truth! That reality speaks!

I may not 've been ur ardent follower,

But, ur words shape the heart, u preached so bold like a thunder storm in the mist of striking rain, though ur generation are rare, u stood talk amongst ur equal,

Oh death where is thy sting?

In glory u came,

In glory u returned, Though in suffering 'N in joy!

On that equal path,

U came, u saw 'N u conquered!

I see the angels rejoicing,

Welcoming u onboard the heavenly Kingdom,

Ur memory will lives on!

Adieu God's General, Rev.(Dr.) Uma Ukpai!

12/10/2025

Oginigba Monarch Rewards Indigenes, Non-Indigenes With Chieftaincy Tittles

Some selected indigenes and non- indigenes of Oginigba Kingdom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area who have distinguished themselves for their contributions to the community, have been rewarded with chieftaincy tittles by the monarch Eze Amb. G.B. Odum,Nye-We-Eli, Oginigba.

Their coronation according the Regent Prince Allwell G.B Odum, Spoke onbehalf of his father, followed an exceptional procedures, anchored on proven track records, contributions and underscoring as a way of paying back.

" The honour is well deserved and considering on their contributions as a way of paying back. We are looking forward for something more greater." he explained.

The coronation ceremony witnessed a large turnout of who is who in the political arena,captains of industry and other stakeholders including the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC),Dr. Samuel Ogbogu and Bayelsa state Special Adviser on Security Matters in attendant.

Hon. Ebinayo Marvin Turner, former Chairman of Ogbia Local Government Area,Bayelsa state,was rewarded with a chieftaincy title as "Eze Omejoma 1 of the Kingdom,while Mr.Solomon Chigbu was equally honored with the title of Eze Ekwuzinachi 1, including others.

In their separate responses, Mr. Solomon Chigbu, now Eze Ekwuzinachi1, expressed his excitement with the honour, describing it as a new feather added to his records.

Chief Chigbu equally charged youths who may look forward to a day like this in their lives to be focus,forward, hardworking and committed wherever they find themselves.

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07/10/2025

I Can See The Distance...

By: John Amaowoh

I Can See The Colours Of The Rainbow In Nigeria As Blessed Nation,

I Can Feel The Sound On My Face,

I Can See The Light At The End Of The Tunnel As We Unite In Our Diversities And Strengths,

Thats What The Future Holds!

I Can Spot The Heaven Open In Display For Our Glory As A Great Nation,

That's Sign Of Victory Signifying Our Freedom From Oppression, Corruption, Ethnicity,Nepotism...

Thats What The Future Holds!

I Can Feel The Spirit Of Brokens Hearts Healed Again,

I Can Feel The Spirit Of A New Nigeria,

I Can Feel Our Corruption Leaders Reflecting Over Again,

That's What The Future Holds!

I Can Feel Our Wings As The Eagles FLies, As We Gatherd With The Spirit Of A New Nation, Where Justice,Equality,Fairness, Shall Be Our Watchword,

I See This Ahead Of Time,

I See The Light Ahead, I Can Feel It Rather In Between,

That's Is The Sign Of Our Unity!

That's What The Future Holds!

I Can See The Distance Of Our Journey,through wars fought Side By Side In Might Not Knowing We Are Brothers Divided In Ignorant Over Resources, Corruption,Bad Leadership, Tribalism,Poverty Ethnicity!

That's Was That's The Passed!

Every Corners Is About Our Fame and Sacrifices,That's Is The Sign And Journey That A New Nation Is Possible,

Nigeria! NIgeria! Nigeria!

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-------------------------------------------------------------John Amaowoh Is A Journalist, Writer, Public Commentator And Advocate Of Good Dreams.

07/10/2025

A Man In Need

By : John Amaowoh

As We Journey We Kissed The Night Goodbye?

As We Walk,Think Of Good Role Where Our Desire Can Carry,

Our Journey Through Faith,Hope With A Burning Desire To All Achieve Our Ends!

But life is move in display!

Life Is A Move In Display, A Dream Gone, In A Lonely Place,

I Kissed The Morning Goodbye, B'Cos Down In Me I Settle For Non, B'Cos,We Never Know Why!

But life is a move in display!

B'Cos The Road Is Narrow' N Long Especially For The Highest Bidder 'N The Feeling Is Strong,

l Pulled Away From The World,

As I Stumbled 'N Fall,

But, I Keep Carrying Myself Along B'Cos Am A Man In Need!

I Ask, What Will I Do?

But life is a move in display!

A Might Ocean Away, But I Still Dreams Of A Better Future Ahead,

I See This Over ' N Over Again,

Am A Man In Need? And I Will Do Anything To Get My World Over 'N Over Again.

05/10/2025

LGA Staff In Rivers Have Been Charged To Eschew Corruption, Nepotism

A two day workshop organised by the Committee On Public Service Matters in Partnership With Government of Rivers state Local Government Service Commission for senior officers across the 23 Local Area of the state,has end in Port Harcourt with a call on them to work with good ethical standards and moral values.

The 2 day workshop which had it's theme: " Reawakening The Consciousness Of Rivers State Local Government Area Employees On Work Ethics And Values For Effective Service Delivery" had the cream of all seniors staff, directors and who is who at the council level administration with the best of training consultants and facilitators at the event.

The event ended with a charged on workers across board to combate corruption and promote ethical responsibility in Local government administration,as one of the facilitator's Dr. Emmanuel quickly added that " Good governance don't come from heaven but from the people where good norms and ethics are observed."

Speaking shortly after presenting his paper titled: " Ethical Dilemmas in Local Government Administration Causes, Consequences and Solutions" at the event, Dr. Abraham Babatunde Kehinde, traced the causes of corruption to the rise in public administration and the discovery of oil and natural gas in the country.

Dr. Khinde equally identified types of corruptions as bribery, embezzlement, kickbacks, money laundering and electoral fraud as a major setback to effective local government administration in the country.

He maintained that the way forward will untill our existing laws against corruption in the country is reviewed to reflect current realties, including the reviewed of the educational curriculum to equip the younger generation against corruption as they developed through th institution of the state.

Also speaking with journalist, another facilitator Dr. AAnde Terna Emmanuel on the Topic: " Work Ethics And Values As The Foun

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

Friends, Students,Others Eulogise Obarijima Waite Leadership Role

The 11th Global President of the Rivers state University Alumni Association (RSUAA), Dr. Marry- Ann Perekebina has praised the Obarijima Waite's led Postgraduate Students Association (PGA), describing his tenure as " visionary, transparent and worthy of emulation.

Dr. Perekebina , who spoke with National Forerunner at the sideline of the commissioning of projects embarked by Obarijima Waite's administration in Port Harcourt, eulogises him for leading a purposeful administration - characterised with team work, love and result.

She maintained, that Obarijima Waite's have led a purposeful administration that touches on cole values expected of any leader,adding that he has embarked on several projects that will have direct bearing in the lives of PGA students who will make use of the facilities.

"I think it's worthy of emulation and recognition and he deserves all the accolades. He is a transformational leader who believes in carrying everyone along." she said.

Also speaking at the sideline, a Postgraduate student of Law and Diplomacy, Edward Olaka, equally lauded the President of PGA, Obarijima Waite, for his visionary and outstanding leadership style, and describing him as "a Square peg in a Square hole"

According to him, the performance of the incumbent President and his team will throw a huge challenge to his successor's, stressing that their administration will be used as a yardstick to measure whoever that would be coming after them, describing his performance as a commitment and testimony to hard-work, built on the fear God.

" This is the handiwork of God, because it is said that when the righteous rules, the people rejoice."

25/09/2025

Don Advocates Equal Opportunity For Citizens

A scholar and the 119 Inaugural lecturer at the Rivers state University, Prof.Chukwu Sancho Nwobuisi has called on political leaders across the world and Nigeria in particular to be transparent, accountable and lead with the fear of God, bearing in mind that when we depart the earth, we shall take home nothing, except the spirit who shall return back to the maker to give account of how we lived our lives.

Speaking to Journalists shortly after delivering his inaugural lecture with the topic: " War and The Dynamics of Ehianomics Economy The Nigerian Experience Who Are The Losers", called on politic leaders and those at the position of trust to think outside the box if they truly want the Nigeria to be great again.

He explained that the topic of the lecture basically is about social ills and how to correct the false narrative affects the system, while maintaining that the system has worsen to the point that the future of our younger generation now in dire danger, due to unemployment ,poor infrastructure,poor healthcare and everyone looking for a means to see ends meet.

The Frontline scholar,regretted that agriculture that used to be the economy main stay of the country is now downgraded due to over dependent on oil revenue, hence the unfortunate social and political crisis found daily in our communities.

" The study looks at the effect, influence and what affects the economy of the nation and how our mindset can change from over dependent on oil"

Prof. Nwobuisi, who didn't mince words about corruption, maintained that corruption remains a serious challenge that the government needs to mitigate by the institutions saddled with the responsibility to pull the nation out of the menace.

" The way forward is that the nation's anti-graft agencies must be strengthen to look around us especially on the invasion by the so called Yahoo boys." Prof. Chukwu said.

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24/09/2025

Rivers Police Command Refutes Fake Online Bank Robbery Report In PH

The Rivers state Police Command and has refuted an online false report currently circulating, allaging that armed robbers,on 23 September, 2025 attacked a bank in Port Harcourt.

The Command in a statement signed by the PPRO SP Grace Iringe Koko, categorically refutes that no such incident occurred anywhere in Rivers State not to talked about the state capital, pointing out that the fake news is a clear designed to cause unnecessary panic and fear among residents and called on the public to disregard the report in its entirety.

The statement maintained that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, stressing that "Our men are on constant patrols and are at alert, there is no cause for alarm."

The however, encourage citizens to always verify news from official sources before circulation, why insisting to punish anyone found deliberately spreading false information to incite fear or cause apprehension according the law.