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RSNC Head Charges NAOMEW On Professionalism, Effective Service Delivery

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The Head of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mrs Stella Dornubari Gbaraba, has charged the National Association of Ogoni Media House Workers (NAOMEW) World Wide, to be committed to professionalism, patriotism and effective service delivery in the discharge of their duties and rendering of patriotic gestures.
Mrs Gbaraba gave the charge yesterday when the NAOMEW, The Tide Chapter paid her a courtesy call in her office in Port Harcourt.
She expressed deep appreciation for the visit, and assured the Association of her commitment to being a worthy Ogoni Ambassador like late Mr Augustine Nwikinaka, former General Manager of the corporation, to promote the fortunes of the corporation, while counting on their unflinching encouragement, prayers and support to succeed.
“ I am very happy to receive the National Association of Ogoni Media House Workers (The Tide Chapter) today in my office. I am glad you people came to my office, for those that know me in a short while in the corporation, I am a serious-minded person. I heard that the time the corporation was functioning well was under the leadership of late Austin Nwikinaka. Any where I go to, I will rather come down and show working example and that is what the Ogoni person is known for. So I am always proud to associate myself with an Ogoni man, so your support means so much to me,” Mrs Gbaraba said.
She assured them of running an open-door policy in the management of the corporation, and urged stronger partnership between NAOMEW, other unions, interest groups, corporate organisations, institutions and the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation in professional service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the NAOMEW, The Tide Chapter, the National Secretary of the association, Comrade Taneh Beemene welcomed her into The Tide family and also congratulated her on her very important appointment.
Taneh, who expressed confidence in her experience and abilities to deliver on her assignments, thanked her for the uncommon feats recorded in the corporation within her brief leadership. He said the corporation has been revived from its comatose status that predated her appointment.
“ Within your short time, you have given the corporation a remarkable facelift. We pray that God should give you the enablement to restore the dignity of the corporation. We have come to inform you that we are solidly behind you and will make our untiring contributions to make you succeed, “ he stated.
In his vote of thanks and closing remarks, the Chairman, National Union of Printing, Publishing and Paper Production Workers (NUPPPPROW), Comrade Keyirale Donatus Nwiueh thanked the Head of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mrs Stella Dornubari Gbaraba for receiving the association in a warm manner, adding that she should count on the support of the association to succeed.

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Activist Raises Alarm Over N25m Bounty Placement On Him 

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A United Kingdom based Bayelsa State activist, Mr. Warmate Imgbi, has alleged that a Niger Delta Militant group, “Supreme Egbesu Liberation Fighters”, have placed a N25million bounty on his life following his continued criticism byof their activities in the oil rich region.
He alleged that trouble started when he condemned the latter’s activities connected to illegal oil bunkering and other nefarious acts in Bayelsa and neighbouring Delta States.
Imgbi in a Press statement said the Militants see his vocal environmental advocacy as a threat to their illegal and nefarious activities, and now seek to eliminate him.
The UK-based environmentalist noted that in recent months the militants have been tracking him via his verified X account where he has been highlighting the dangers of crude oil theft and unregulated refining in the Niger Delta region.
“A certain militant leader, ‘General Simple’, has been cyber-bulling me very often. He showed me images and reports of my condemnation of their illegal and hazardous environmental activities they’re engaged in in the Niger Delta region.
“I’ve said time without number that they’ve been causing environmental degradation, oil spills, and pollution of water sources which are affecting thousands of residents.
“They threatened me, saying I’ve been undermining their operations. Even moreso, recently my family members based in parts of Bayelsa State have previously suffered attacks, with their properties vandalised by armed men believed to be linked to the group.
“The Supreme Egbesu Liberation Fighters operate in the creeks of Bayelsa and neighbouring Delta States with a history of violent attacks and property destruction.
“In 2021, the Supreme Egbesu militants group had threatened to carry out attacks in Lagos and Abuja”, Imgbi said.
Meanwhile, The Tide which reached the Police Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command,  ASP Musa Mohammed, and his counterpart from the State’s Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Diri Ogbere, reports that the activist has not official briefed their commands of the alleged threats to his life due to his criticism of their illegal oil and environmental related hazards.
The duo, however, noted that their Commands in partnership with sister security formations have been working relentlessly to curb vandalism of national assets, especially oil and gas infrastructure, while also beefing security in the state to ensure the safety and protection of lives and properties of both citizens and the Government.
“Human rights groups have, however, called on both the Nigerian and UK governments to take immediate steps to ensure my safety. Illegal oil bunkering remains a thriving black-market trade in the Niger Delta.
“It causes massive economic losses to Nigeria and long-term damage to the environment”, the activist added.
By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa
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Oborevwori To Flag Off Widows Welfare Scheme For 10,000 Beneficiaries, Today

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will today officially flag off the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme, with 10,000 beneficiaries expected to benefit from the initiative.
The ceremony, scheduled to hold at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, will commence at 10:00 a.m.
Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment and Coordinator of the scheme, Chief Isioma Okonta, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Asaba.
According to Okonta, the programme is part of the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of widows across the state, providing them with financial support and other empowerment packages to enhance their livelihoods.
He added that the initiative aligns with the state’s broader social investment agenda, aimed at cushioning economic hardship and fostering inclusive growth.
The event is expected to attract government officials, stakeholders in social welfare, and representatives of various women groups across Delta State.
By: Albert Ograka, Asaba
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Delta Rewards 5 World Debate Champions with N20m Each

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday rewarded each member of the five-man Delta contingent that won the 2025 World Basic Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, with a cash prize of N20 million.
The Governor also extended the same N20 million reward to the team’s handlers, describing their victory as a proud moment for the state and a testament to his administration’s commitment to educational excellence.
Receiving the champions, their parents, and officials at Government House, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori praised the students for bringing global honour to Delta State and Nigeria.
He decorated them with their medals and received the championship trophy from the National Coordinator President’s Schools Debate Nigeria, Elder Dare Oritu.
“Delta State is known not only for oil production and talents in comedy, music, and sports, but also for its brilliance in education.
“I believe this gesture will encourage our youths to be diligent and excel in their studies”, the Governor said.
Oborevwori commended the parents, coach, and handlers of the team for their contributions to the victory, adding that education is the most valuable legacy  parents can give to their children.
He urged other students to emulate the hard work, discipline, and focus of the champions, noting that such virtues could help reduce crime in society.
Introducing the winners, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, thanked the Governor for his unwavering support for the education sector.
He recalled the Governor’s prayers for the team before their departure and commended him for being the first to pay the 2025 counterpart funding for UBEC-SUBEB projects.
Speaking on behalf of the champions, Splendour Ikhamateh of Government Model Secondary School, Asaba, recounted how they debated global issues such as climate change, youth empowerment, and responsible technology use.
She said they overcame initial doubts by drawing strength from what she called “the spirit of Delta” the courage to excel and represent every basic school student in the state.
By; Albert Ograka, Asaba
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