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The 2019 governorship candidate of the African Action Congress in Rivers State, Engr Biokpomabo Awara has thrown his weights behind Government's moves in curbing the wide spread of Covic -19 in the nation. According to a press statement made available, he advised citizens to fully adhere to governments directives and stay safe.   "Dear Good People of Rivers State, I salute you at this critical time in our lives.  You are all aware of the global pandemic called Coronavirus also known as Covid'19, which is said to be circulated by air fluids, handshakes, close contact with people. As a way of curtailing the wide spread of this virus in our dear Rivers state, I plead with you all to strictly adhere to  directives from our Governments (State & Federal) which include; regular washing of your hands, avoidance of  social gatherings of not more than 50 persons. You are also strongly advised to stay at home pending the duration of this pandemic, if you must go out fo

“If am elected I will look at the issues rounding the non relocation of the multinational oil companies to the Niger Delta as I said earlier security issues is a crucial factor that is why I will engage the youths in meaningful ventures and education is key in this regard.“ As the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) awaits to get a new executives, one of the presidential candidate Comrade Daniel Williams Dasimaka has reposed confident in the heart of many when he said he will bring back the lost glory in the region. During an exclusive interview recently, he emphasise that Twenty one years after the establishment of the foremost Ijaw Youth organisation Kaiama declaration has not been realised. He said if he is elected he would ensure that the vision of the founding members is actualized especially the issue of resource control. He addedthat he will engage the government through constructive dialogue to the achieve that lofty goal. He further noted that the issues of security which he des

The 2019 governorship candidate in Rivers State Engr. Biokpomabo Awara  has made a shocking revelation over the positive roles the All Progressive Congress through its leader Hon Chibuike Amaechi played for him and his party, African Action Congress in 2019. The young enthusiastic politician in a statement tagged "Unforgettable day, APC through CRA did the wonder" said he was adopted without coming in contact with Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on the 6th day of March 2019 in less than 48hrs before the governorship election. He noted that it was the development that first brought him closer to a dogged politician whom he now bears his identity after offering a chance to serve the people of Rivers State. According to him, "Today, the 6th day  March, 2020, marks the one year anniversary of my adoption by All Progressive Congress in Rivers State through our leader Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, though a candidate of the AAC, circumstances gave birth to this unprecedente

A Nigerian woman, Maimuna Sagir at the Famaks British School Abuja has thrown the world and sport lovers into what could be termed as good news as she said world best athletes could emanate in the nearest future from FBS. During their school's 2020 Inter- House Sports over the weekend at the Old Parade Ground Abuja, Mrs. Sagir who doubles as the wife of the C.E.O reiterated that FBS is a standard place where they teach, train and educate future leaders to compete locally and international. She said aside from training their students to be academically sound they also engage them on regular sports activities and exercises. According to her, "Famaks British School is a place where we give standard education that is satisfying the need of the nation and to the world as a whole." Reacting to a question on her assessments towards the students performances in sports, she said "These children you are seeing here, you should watch out for the next Usain Bo

All is now set for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) branch of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) election. The election is expected to take place on Thursday 27th 2020 at the AMAC  conference Hall in Abuja. Moses Jonathan  The outgoing chairman Comrade Moses Jonathan, while speaking to newsmen confirmed that all has been put in place for the smooth flow of the election including that of heavey security presence.  He urged all AMAC staff to come out en-mass and vote leaders of their choice that will pilot the activities of the union in the next few years and as well adequately protect them.  In continuing, he tasked contestants not to see the election as a do or die affairs but a call to service, He further advised whoever that emerges to embrace every member of the union and work in unity. Comrade Martins Asuquo (contestant) Contestant

"Today, we are inspecting the Lagos-Ibadan rail line again, with emphasis on the Apapa Port axis.This time with the Chairman of CCECC Group, Zhao Dianlong & the MD, CCECC Nigeria, Jiang Yi Gao. I told them I am unhappy with the pace of work & it’s imperative they meet set targets.  They've told us that the rail line up to Apapa would be completed by April, June for the minor stations and August for the major stations. We however hope that they'll speed up the work and finish earlier, so we can move on to Ibadan-Kano rail line."  Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister for Transportation  during inspections today

Taking the maritime sector as economic anchor, the Federal Government says it is targeting placing Nigeria among the first 70 countries in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business index, a most sought-after economic feat globally, by 2023. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, stated this Saturday night in Lagos at the third edition of the annual Corporate Dinner and Merit Awards organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). That projection came as Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said the transportation sector was being developed as a strategic driver of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s economic diversification and growth agenda. Amaechi said the government was focused on the establishment of a strong intermodal transport system that would facilitate seamless movement of goods and people and drastically reduce the cost of transportation and business, generally. Mustap

In a bid to advance the nation's agricultural sector, the National Groundnut Producers Processors  and Marketers Association of Nigerian (NGROPPMAN) has described it's working visit to the Netherlands's Embassy at Lagos Nigeria as a roadmap to boost the nation's economy.  President of the association Hon. Aimu Foni said the move became necessary following the successes recorded by Nigeria's groundnuts in recent times.  Hon. Aimu Foni in describing the product said groundnut is one commodity which virtually all parts are useful to both humans and animals but wondered why the Nigeria's government is yet to give it the needed attention.  Earlier, he identified the off-takers of the product as a major setback which he said formed the bases for the courtesy visit to the Netherlands Consulate general.  According to him "Groundnut is a useful product which virtually all part of it are useful to both humans and animals... If the government of Nigeria wi

A controversial fact has emerged over a story which portrays a lady to have snatched her age long best friend. In another account Miracle Oluaebube said it was gathered that the complainant allegedly snatched her divorced husband before their marriage. Earlier, Christine Aluyi on her timeline wrote "I don't know if I am dreaming or if this is true, I will need someone  to tell me that it is not a dream.... I cannot believe this. Rukevwe, you? You of all people? So all these tens of years  that you have been acting like  Cordelia Ufuoma Rowayinor Ovakporae 's best friend and sister, you have been hating her? You hated her so much that you pulled the trigger. It  would have been better, if you had shot her. Rukevwe, why? Of all the men in the world, it is Cordy's husband that you can marry. Cordy your best friend and sister? Friends, pls forgive my ranting this morning, I just got the rudest  shock of my life now. Maybe I am dreaming o. My former neighbour

Nyanya Chieftain commends Govt on Nyanya/Mararaba Road expansion... Calls for more assistance on roadside traders A chieftain in the Galadima Nyanya Traditional Council, Mr. Sunday Luka has commended the government for the ongoing road expansion linking Abuja Federal Capital Territory and Nassarawa State. Mr Luke during an interview in the Galadima Nyanya's Palace said his people are very impressed to see the ongoing road expansion. He said the complains coming from the Nyanya/Mararaba road traffic over time has been very disturbing. According to him, "the work is in progress just as we appreciate it too. From the beginning it was one lane but now it's two lane. Every time you hear on the news Nyanya/Mararaba road traffics but thank God is now in progress and the time frame given to our people have elapsed and they have started removing their structures for the contractors to work cause the more the road is open, the more further access to development comes.

Exclusive: Godswill Akpabio to resign as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs... Welcome to NewsPointers There are strong indications that the Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio may resign within the next 90days as Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross Rivers State ruled in favour of the incumbent minister. The Appealed court  in today's judgement  nullified the election of Dr. Chris Ekpenyong who was wrongly declared winner of the February 23, 2019 National Assembly election in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. Recalled that the current minister was the All Progressive Congress candidate for Nort West  senatorial  district  in Akwa Ibom during the last general election. It was however  gathered that as a result of the ruling, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been ordered to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Dr. Chris Ekpenyong and  conduct fresh elections in the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Distri

Groundnut to boost Nigeria's IGR, says NGROPPMAN The National Groundnut Producers, Processors & Marketers Association of Nigeria (NGROPPMAN) has said it's products will boost the nation's Internally Generated Revenue in the country if given an adequate attention. Aimu Foni, president of NGROPPMAN during a stakeholders meeting held in Abuja yesterday said the Agricultural sector is one key area that can boost a nation's economy if conscious efforts are put in place. Aimu Foni while addressing stakeholders, decried over the low  attention given to Groundnut as a commodity and as well the poor distribution of Aflasafe by the Ministry of Agriculture which according to him poses a set back to the product. Speaking further, Aimu Foni disclose that the ban on Nigeria's Groundnut over the years has now been lifted, adding, that the products is now on Block chain and can now be exported to all parts of the world. He further appealed to the government and oth

Breaking: Supreme Court suspends sitting on Rivers Election Tribunal petition... As Awara Raises alarm over Mary Odili's involvement! See photos 

Jubilation as Etuwewe Conferred SAN It was a moment of celebration for the people of Niger Delta, especially the Itsekiri Nation and Omateye family of Bateren Community in Delta State as Ama Etuwewe was conferred  Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) alongside 38 others. The event which took place immediately after the 2019 Legal Year held in Abuja on Monday the 23rd of September, was greeted with lots of celebration as colleagues, clergies old friends and dignitaries from all works of life gathered at Sheraton Hotel in honour of the newly conferred SAN. Some of the dignitaries in attendance are; His Excellency, the former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduahagan  who also doubled as the Chairman of the Occasion, Sen. Victor Ita-Enang. Others includes; The Olu of Warri, Nigeria Barr Association (Delta State) and many other dignitaries too numerous to mention. GOODWILL MESSAGES Dr. Rolland Orisojafor one of the representatives of  "Olu of Warri"  described the

Breaking: CCTV captures movement of Serial Killer in Alakahia Finally, the management of one an Hotel in Alakahia axis where a young lady was strangled to death yesterday has released a CCTV photos of the suspect and the said victim. Welcome to Newspointersblog, for advert and news you can send an email to newspointersblog@gmail.com.