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Opinion

Another Int’l Women’s Day »

On March 8 every year, programmes are organised by women groups, Non Government Organisations (NGOs), government and other gender sensitive bodies to mark the International Women’s Day. The global event which started over a century...

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Of Expectant Women And Safe Delivery »

It gives one joy on hearing that a pregnant woman had delivered safely. It’s worth thanking God. Women are helpers, according to the Bible. Helpers who have many roles to play in the society. Without ...

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News

‘Presidency Plotting To Produce Anti-Amaechi Film’ »

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has raised alarm over a plot by the Presidency to produce a very damaging documentary on...

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Kidnap Of Doctors, Satanic -IYC, NMA »

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide and the Rivers State Council of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have described as satanic and wicked, the...

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RVHA Screens New Commissioners »

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday screened two nominees, Mr Isobo Jack and Dr. ThankGod Ode sent by the state Governor, Rt....

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B’Haram Hits Gworza Again, Kill Residents …Chad Tells Shekau To Surrender »

Boko Haram militants yesterday, attacked Gwoza, believed to be the group’s headquarters, killing residents who were unable to flee, a senator and witnesses said....

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BREAKING NEWS

» 08:24 FG Saves N95bn Through Contract Reduction In 2014
» 08:22 Aviation Fuel: Chidoka Meets Major Marketers
» 08:22 RSG Wants Wrecks On Waterways Removed
» 08:22 CBN Issues Guidelines On N300bn Real Sector Lifeline
» 08:20 World Body Rewards Firm Over PAAR Success
» 08:20 FG Signs $1bn MoU On Mortgage Refinancing
» 08:19 Environmentalist Urges Nigerians To Convert Waste Products To Wealth
» 08:19 Customs Boss Restates Ban On Roadblocks In Hinterland
» 08:19 2015 Polls: Police Assure On Security Of Waterways
» 08:17 NSC Designs Template To Reduce Cost In Ports

Business

FG Saves N95bn Through Contract Reduction In 2014 »

The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Emeka Ezeh, yesterday said that the bureau had saved N95 billion for the Federal Government through cost reduction of contract sums. Ezeh, who made the disclosure in an interview with The Tide source in Abuja, said that...

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Aviation Fuel: Chidoka Meets Major Marketers »

The Minister of Aviation, Mr Osita Chidoka, met with the officials of the Major Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) yesterday in Abuja in an effort to ensure the availability of aviation fuel. Chidoka said the objective of the meeting was to discuss issues concerning the...

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RSG Wants Wrecks On Waterways Removed »

The Rivers State Government has given a 14-day ultimatum to owners of wrecked ships and boats littered within its waterways to remove them or face the wrath of government. This was contained in a statement by the chairman, Rivers State Ministry of Environment’s Taskforce on...

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CBN Issues Guidelines On N300bn Real Sector Lifeline »

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Wednesday it had released guidelines for the disbursement of N300 billion for Real Sector Support Facility (RSSF). A statement by the CBN in Lagos conveying this information said the facility was to stimulate output growth, productivity and...

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Editorial

Promoting The Mother Tongue Initiative »

The importance of mother language was again brought to the fore on February 21, when the United Nations celebrated this year’s International Mother Language Day...