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DELGA PDP Releases Campaign Timetable

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3 years ago

January 13, 2023

In readiness for the forthcoming general elections slated for February and March 2023, the Degema Local Government Area (DELGA) Chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has released a timetable for the party’s campaigns.
According to the timetable, the Ward-to-Ward campaigns are scheduled to last for five days.
It will commence on Tuesday, 17th January, with the campaign team going to Degema Consulate (Ward 11) and Degema Town, Atala (Ward 12).
On Wednesday, 18th January, the team will be at Usokun (Ward 13) and Obuama (Ward 14), while it will move to Ke Town and Bille (Ward 17) the next day.
Friday, 20th January will be the turn of Bukuma (Ward 15) and Tombia (Wards 7, 8, 9, & 10) to host the campaign team.
The following day, whochnos the last day for the campaign to the Wards, Ogurama (Ward 17 B) and Bakana (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) will play host.
Addressing stakeholders and members of the State, LGA, and Ward PDP Campaign Council at the council secretariat in Degema, midweek, the LGA helmsman and Coordinator of the Campaign Council in DELGA, Hon. Michael John Williams, assured that the PDP would emerge victorious on the strength of its overwhelming performance in Degema and across the State.
He stated further that the unbroken feat of the party in recording landslide victories in the LGA since 1999 would be maintained, adding that Degema is a stronghold of the PDP in Rivers State.
The council boss reaffirmed the allegiance of members of the PDP in DELGA to the able leadership and administration of Governor Nyesom Wike, saying that the people of the LGA “would never betray the Governor, who had done well for the Kalabari people”.
He declared that Degema would be the first LGA to deliver the PDP and all its candidates in Rivers State, adding that there were no other political parties except the PDP in DELGA.
Also speaking, Chairman of the PDP in DELGA, Chief Taribo Benson, enjoined members of the party to go back home and work as though they were working for themselves, adding that there is reward in service.
On his part, Leader of the PDP and former Chairman of DELGA, Hon. Pleasant Braide, while entreating members of the party to remain focused and committed to the task ahead, urged them to see themselves as the ones contesting the elections in their various polling units and wards.
He emphasized that although the elections were as good as already won by the PDP, it was imperative for them to be diligent and vigilant, in order not to allow the opposition “play a fast one on you”.
Speaking on behalf of other candidates of the party in the LGA, House of Assembly candidate for Degema Constituency, Hon. Peter Abbey, commended the effort of the Council Chairman in galvanizing members of the party in preparation for the elections, adding that they were humbled by such commitment and would not take it for granted.
All other leaders in their solidarity speeches, committed to working assiduously for the party to emerge victorious in their various polling units, wards and communities across the LGA.
Other attendees at the meeting included the Vice Chairman of the LGA, Hon. Mrs. Maureen Obuba Harry; former DELGA Chairman, Hon. Tony Philmoore; Chief Betterland Davies; the House of Assembly candidate for Degema Constituency, Hon. Peter Abbey; former Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) Prof. Victor Omuaru; and other political bigwigs in DELGA politics.

By: Theresa Fredrick & Charity Amiso

Rivers

MCDI Inducts 150 Professionals In PH

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2 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI) has inducted about 150 new members into various categories of membership during a special induction ceremony and dinner in Port Harcourt.

Aimed at expanding the institute’s membership base, the event offered new inductees an opportunity to engage with senior members and integrate fully into the organisation’s professional network.

The induction ceremony was part of the 2025 national conference of the institute.

National President of MCDI, Dr. Collins Edebiri, administered the oath, while the new members promised to carry out their duties faithfully, following the institute’s rules and constitution.

Dr. Edebiri emphasised the institute’s core mandate of instilling values that will shape individuals and institutions.

He emphasised the theme of the conference, “Mentoring for Individual and Corporate Leadership”, noting that last year’s focus centred on national development and value reorientation.

Edebiri explained that the induction ceremony is a key feature of the institute’s annual conference, though inductions also occur quarterly.

On the criteria for membership, he said the most important factor is the desire to be mentored or the readiness to mentor others, and urged the new inductees to become ambassadors of value-driven leadership in their respective workplaces.

Guest Speaker at the ceremony, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, who was a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), shared her experiences from her early days in journalism, attributing much of her professional growth to strong mentorship.

She encouraged members to embrace mentorship as a catalyst for personal and societal advancement.

Seminitari was later presented an award.

New members, including Wisdom Egberi Woniepiriye, and Mrs. Grace Ajinwanyiekwu, expressed their excitement and hope to be mentored well so they can eventually mentor others.

There were a dinner and networking session, marking another success for MCDI in its efforts to build leadership values nationwide.

By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso

Rivers

Fisherman Gets Thumbs-Up Over Patent Creation

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2 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has commended a renowned fisherman, Mr. Ricky Brown Owunari, for what it described as a remarkable stride in global engineering content creation.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Association, weekend, the SPE said the patented “Dewaxer Flow Enhancer and Downhole Tool” had secured official endorsement under U.S. Patent No. 12,448,868 B2.

They said the development has been highlighted as a significant indicator of Rivers State’s growing intellectual and technological capacity, with observers noting that such breakthroughs position the state as a rising hub for innovation.

According to those familiar with the innovation, the achievement serves as proof that Niger Deltans have moved beyond the era of militancy and are now producing world-class content, research outputs, and technical solutions.

The SPE officials described the patented technologies as timely tools designed to tackle wax deposition in crude oil wells, a major challenge that frequently disrupts production and increases maintenance costs.

They further stressed that the milestone underscores the need for Rivers State to invest more in supporting innovators whose works demonstrate global potential.

Industry experts revealed that the tool originated from years of field observation, experimentation, and rigorous research aimed at improving flow assurance in challenging well conditions.

They also urged the Federal Government to show greater appreciation for home-grown innovations, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally recognise and encourage technological breakthroughs emerging from the Niger Delta.

Stakeholders at the event warned against piracy, emphasising that unauthorised copying of patented technologies undermines national progress and discourages genuine innovators.

Analysts observed that the breakthrough strengthens the narrative of a new Rivers State built on creativity, content development, and technical excellence rather than conflict.

The session concluded with a call for stronger collaboration between government authorities and industry players to protect intellectual property and position Rivers State as a greenhouse for innovation-driven content.

The content, The Tide gathered, is expected to solve critical challenges in the oil and gas sector, as well as other relevant areas of the national economy.

By; King Onunwor

Rivers

NBA Seeks End To Mass Abductions, Targeted Killings

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2 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned against mass abductiond and targeted killings in Nigeria.

President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, who gave the warning, noted that Nigeria was faced with a growing wave of violence following fresh attacks in Kebbi and Borno States.

The association issued the warning after terrorists attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga on November 17.

According The Tide’s source, the gunmen killed a teacher and abducted at least twenty-five students during a shootout with security personnel.

The President said the latest attack shows the country has become unsafe for schoolchildren and civilians.

He further noted that Nigeria also lost Brigadier General M. Uba earlier that day in an ISWAP ambush in Borno State.

According to Osigwe, the nation was witnessing a rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and lawlessness that has overwhelmed security agencies, adding that rural communities, travellers, farmers, and security officers are all exposed.

The NBA President also warned that Nigeria was facing a dangerous breakdown of public safety.

Quoting recent reports, he said about 145 people went missing in mass abductions across Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara within four days.

“The country must stop recording deaths while hoping for peace through negotiations with terrorists”, he said.

The NBA further revealed that recent intelligence alerts, including the DSS warning of ISWAP plans to strike in Ondo and Kogi, show a widening threat.

Osigwe questioned why terrorists still control forests and highways without challenge, with criminals levying taxes on communities, displace families, and attack convoys.

The NBA demanded an urgent national security overhaul with transparency and strong political will.

Osigwe, however, praised the teacher who died in Kebbi while protecting students.

By; King Onunwor