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Ogwutum Wins Miss Rivers Golden Jubilee Contest

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9 years ago

May 15, 2017

Miss Charity Ogwutum has been crowned the winner of the keenly contested Miss Rivers State Golden Jubilee beauty pageant held last Saturday at the Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Ogwutum, who represented Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, defeated 22 other contestants to clinch the coveted crown.
The first runner up went to Miss Kindy Chineye Akaya, who represented Oyigbo Local Government Area; Miss Vivian Briggs of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area emerged the second runner up; while Miss Josephine Daviesba-Benibo, who represented Degema Local Government Area and Miss Elizabeth Tormabarib Nyedah from Gokana Local Government Area won the third and fourth runners up, respectively.
Awards were also presented to some of the contestants.
They include, Elizabeth Tormabarib Nyedah (Gakana), who won Miss Amity award; Miss Onyechere Obiageri Fame (Etche) won Miss Photogenic; Best Evening Gown award went to Miss Ezekiel Pearl Baefil (Khana); while Miss Gift Onene Osaroejiji (Eleme) won best traditional wear award.
Speaking in an interview shortly after receiving her crown, Ogwutum thanked God for making it possible for her to win the crown, and attributed her success to the grace of God.
Miss Rivers State Golden Jubilee enjoined the other contestants to see themselves as equal winners, and take the outcome of the contest as the will of God, and assured that she would use her tenure to improve the welfare of the less-privileged in the society.
She received the grand prize of a brand new Hyundai car and N1million cash.
In his remarks, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, thanked the judges for a job well done, saying that all the 23 contestants, who represented the 23 local government areas were true winners as they all collectively promote the state as worthy ambassadors.
Wike urged them to be steadfast in their quest for greatness and fame, adding that the state government will support their academic pursuits.
While commending the management of Belema Oil, one of the sponsors of the event, for awarding international scholarships to 12 of the contestatnts, who are school certificate holders, the governor announced international scholarships for the eleven other contestants with degrees.
According to him, “I want these contestants to pursue academic greatness. After this event, don’t move from office to office under the guise of non-governmental organisations. Concentrate on your academics, and make Rivers State Government proud.”
Earlier in her remarks, wife of Rivers State governor, Justice Suzette Eberechi Nyesom-Wike, had noted that the pageant brought out the best in Rivers women.
She explained that all the contestants exhibited intelligence in addition to their beauty, stressing that they represent the future of Rivers State.
“I am proud to be a Rivers woman; we have everything that a man wants in a woman. These are confident women, who are sure of themselves,” she noted.
Entertainers, who performed at the historic event include, Omawunmi, Mercy Chinwo, Rapper Dan Dizzy, legendary Sunny, Eddy Isaac, Rave Dancers, and the Revelation band, among other Rivers-born comedians and dancers.
The event was attended by top government functionaries and the civil society.

Jacob Obinna

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.