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The Tide To Support NGOs, Others Driving Creative Innovations

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3 years ago

September 5, 2022

The management of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), publishers of The Tide Newspaper has said it would support non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other development agencies driving creative innovations of young people with a view to boosting wealth that would impact positively on the development of the state and the nation.
The General Manager of RSNC, Chief Ernest Chinwo, gave this assurance when he received in audience a group of NGOs led by Convener, StartupSouth, Mr Uche Aniche, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
The Acting Chairman, Editorial Board/Supervising Editor of the Newspaper, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, who represented the general manager, said that the newspaper was aware of its social responsibility to the development of the state, and was working tirelessly to create editorial content to inspire innovative ideas that should drive entrepreneurship and business development opportunities.
He said that it was for this reason that the management created two pages to promote activities of small and medium scale entrepreneurs (SMEs), innovators as well as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and techprenuers in the state.
Chinwo said that SME/Innovations and ICT pages published every Wednesday provide the needed platform for those in the SMEs and ICTs and tech businesses to reach out to the world through the medium.
According to him, Port Harcourt is one of the largest and fastest growing economic hubs in the country outside Lagos, adding that The Tide Newspaper has remained the only surviving state-owned print media publishing regularly in hard copy and also online.
“It is good you guys are here in Port Harcourt. Outside Lagos, Port Harcourt is the largest and fastest growing business hub in the country, especially in the areas of gas and oil, and ICTs. The newspaper understands the importance of creativity and innovations. This is why we have dedicated two pages to give our young startups and innovators opportunity to showcase their businesses and innovations”, he said.
On the request for media partnership by the group, he assured them of the readiness of the newspaper to synergise with forward-looking business people and agencies to complement government’s efforts to attract investors with a view to upscaling economic development of the state.
“We will be interested in partnering with your organisation so long such collaboration will help move the state to the level in terms of economic development. The state government has improved on infrastructure development, and this has enhanced the ease of doing business in the state. We will synergise with your organisation and accommodate your views”, he stated.
Earlier in their various speeches, the Convener, StartupSouth, Mr Uche Aniche, and Executive Director, AfriLabs, Anna Ekeledo, had said that they were in the office basically to seek for partnership with The Tide as the foremost newspaper outfit in the state, especially in the area of publicity of their activities in the 11 states in the South-South and South-East.
They commended the management of the newspaper for the quality news content that has endeared vast readership to The Tide,adding that they were ready now more than ever before to work with the media to communicate the positive developments in the state to the outside world.
According to them,there organisation would harness the professional tech and innovation community to solve social problems and challenges,adding that they would also promote creativity and innovations among young Rivers people by turning them as wealth creators.
“Here in Rivers State, StartupSouth is doing well but unfortunately,the media is not aware of what we are doing.That is the essence of our visit. We cover South-South and South-East,” Aniche said.
“AfriLabs operates in 52 African countries. We are working together to support young innovators in the state. Through our partners, we plan to build a network of business leaders and entrepreneurs to help push the envelope in economic transformation of the state”, Ekeledo added.

By: Akujobi Amadi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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13 hours 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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14 hours 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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14 hours 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.