Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Rivers State Governor, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (left) discussing with  Secretary to Government of the Federation, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe at the workshop on Law, Peace and Development organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Nigeria Bar Association at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Engr Tele Ikuru in a handshake with Mrs Boma Ozobia, one of the discussants at the International Conference on ‘Piracy and armed Robbery at Sea", which took place in Abuja, recently.
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Engr Tele Ikuru (left) and the Course Coordinator, Police Staff College, Jos, DSP Hosea Karma, in a chat shortly after a courtesy call at Government House, Port Harcourt, recently.
President John Kufour of Ghana listenig to the Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Oyo, at NAN forum on Africa with him in Accra, Ghana, recently.
Rivers State Governor, Hon Chibuike Amaechi (right) receiving a copy of an address from the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Chris Oruge, during the May Day rally at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt, Thursday. Photo King Osila
Man Utd‘s two goal hero, Cristiano Ronaldo (right) receiving a high-five from skipper Rio Ferdinand, yesterday.
Nigeria? Olympic team jubilating after a good performance.
Rivers State Governor, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (right) discussing with a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Andrew Uchendu, during the 2008 Ikwerre Day celebration at Obiri Ikwerre in Port Harcourt, last Saturday.                                                                                                                               Photo; Chris Monyanaga
Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Patience Jonathan (left) discussing with the wife of former governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs Alanyingi Sylva, at a public function in Abonnema, Rivers StateVice President Goodluck Jonathan (2nd right) inaugurating Ministry of Mines and Steel headquarters complex in Abuja yesterday. With him are Minister of Mines and Steel, Mr Sarafa Isola (right), Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel (3rd right), Senator George Sekibo (2nd left), who represented Senate President and Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Alhaji Ahmed Gusau (left).
Man Utd‘s goal scorer, Paul Scholes (left) putting pressure on Barca‘s wonder kid Lionel Messi (19) last night at Old Trafford.
Rivers State Governor, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (left) discussing with the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Usman Nafada at the reception for a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Andrew Uchendu at Mgbuitanwo in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, last Sunday.


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Rivers State Governor, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (left) discussing with  Secretary to Government of the Federation, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe at the workshop on Law, Peace and Development organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Nigeria Bar Association at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Why NDDC is yet to perform, by Agbakoba, Utomi
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Reps to review power project contract
The House of Representatives Committee on Power and Steel plans to recommend a review of all the contracts for the power projects under the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP). The Chairman of the committee, Hon Ndudi Elumelu, made the anno......read
Train crushes woman to death in PH ...as driver, others die in tanker fire
Tragedy struck yesterday at Rumuwoji (Mile I) Market in Port Harcourt as a train crushed a lady in her mid 20’s to death. The train literally sliced the woman into two as she attempted to cross the rail line under the flyover. The accident, accor......read
FG, states to settle excess crude deposit out of court
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Former Senate President, Dr . Ken Nnamani (right), welcoming former Head of State, Gen. Abdullsalami Abubakar (left) and former President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida at the launching of Ken Nnamani Leadership and Resources Centre facility In Abuja, yesterday.
Restoring order in land transactions

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Failed banks: NDIC wants Banigo, others to refund N2.7bn
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Priority of prayer

Worry and anxiety never bring glory to God. They are sure signs of unbelief of lack of confidence in the ability of God to meet our needs. For if God be God indeed if He be our Father, king and Master, if God be our creator and Redeemer, which H......read
RVHA: Legislating For Good Governance

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Should beverages and caffeine be avoided?

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The Return of the Golden Sword

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NEWS
FG to expand Jibia irrigation scheme
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Obasanjo’s divorce case for open court, says judge
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NIGER DELTA
SIECs clamour to conduct all state elections
The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has called for a constitutional amendment to strengthen State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECS) to take over the conduct of all elections at the state level in the...
VC urges attention in education sector
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Ag Gov preaches unity among N’ Delta leaders
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NATION
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