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 Timipre Sylva restates FG support for Offshore Technology Institute   ·      Sylva, a glittering testament of University of Port Harcourt societal icons - Vice Chancellor   Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, on Friday stated that the University of Port Harcourt has taken a leading role in developing the relevant skills and competence for the nation’s oil and gas sector.   Sylva spoke on Local Skill and Competency Development, local participation in the oil and gas sector and the critical role the OTI can play in Nigeria’s energy sphere at the Graduation/Award Ceremony of the Offshore Technology Institute (OTI), University of Port Harcourt.   ‘’'I am glad that the Ofshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt, has started developing the relevant skills and competence for the oil and gas sector. I am aware that OTI Uniport is wholly a Postgraduate Institute that awards MSc in offshore engineering, pipeline engineering, subsea engineering, and

Davido set to release gospel song with Miss Kelechi Esimugu A popular Nigerian based international music star and songwriter David Adeleke A.K.A DAVIDO is set to release his first gospel song with Miss. Kelechi Esimugu. In a short selfie, Davido and Kelechi was seen talking about it. Just watch!

  Former AAC governorship candidate, Awara expresses gratitude to Amaechi and family  March 6th 2019 seems to be a remarkable day in the life of Engr. Biokpomabo Awara who doubles as the then 2019 AAC governorship candidate in Rivers state. According to what he shared in his social media handle "We, Engr. Biokpomabo & Mrs. Tamunotonye Awara and children appreciate God Almighty and Rt Hon  C. R. & Dame Judith Amaechi for giving us a Political NAME on this Day 6th March, 2019. Very very Grateful."

 ‘ ’The 2023 election in Rivers State is another occasion to prove to ourselves that we can do it. We need to start planning for APC electoral success in 2023. We urge the leadership of the party in Rivers State to join others to take the South-South to new height in 2023’’ South-South leaders on Saturday described the Supreme Court Judgement affirming Isaac Ogbobula as the authentic caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter as brilliant and straightforward. They also accused Rt. Hon Igo Aguma and his sponsors of wanting to pull down the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, at all cost At a meeting of APC South-South Stakeholders in Abuja, the leaders urged APC, Rivers State chapter to start demonstrating its political muscles and displaying its arsenals. The leaders underscored the clandestine relations of certain individuals with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). They reasoned that some politicians in the state were o

Mr. Aimu Foni has told Nigerians to disregard any factional president in the guise of representing the National Groundnut Producers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, NGROPPMAN. This was made known over the weekend shortly after a court sitting in Abuja issued a restraining order stopping members of National Groundnut Producers, Processors Marketers Association of Nigeria NGROPPMAN  from any form of conducting groups election until a clear date from the Ministry of Trade and investment are reached. The Judge Hon. Yahaya Sheshi of the Grade 1 Area court sitting at Kado Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday 19th, 2021 in a suit CV/2/2021 gave the motion compelling the defendants Mr. Usman Dabirni, Mr. Mohammed Mustapha, and Mr. Salisu Dabai not to impersonate or conduct any form of election until the hearing of the motion. The motion reads "An Order of interim injunction restraining the defendants or any other person(s) agents, previes and servants from conducting elect

 The man who allegedly sold out Rivers State Chapter of the Alliance Action Congress  AAC during the 2019 governorship election has been sent away by a disciplinary committee. According to a letter signed by the chapter's Secretary Mr. Victor Akpati holds that the said Mr. Nneye Kocha is now  kicked out as the acting chairman and also from being a member of the AAC as recommended by the disciplinary committee. As at the press time, Mr Kocha is yet to react.

 Sylva has performed excellently – South-South Leaders Prominent leaders in the South-South geo-political zone on Tuesday eulogized the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, for bringing unparalleled brilliance and unbridled patriotism to the petroleum sector. They also described Sylva as “a forthright, honest and consistent leader.” At a gathering in Port-Harcourt, the leaders, under the aegis of South-South Leaders Forum (SSLF), heaped praise on Sylva for promoting regional trade development, encouraging the growth and development of the oil and gas industry and charting a new course for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). “The petroleum sector is in good health. The signs can be found in energy security for Nigeria’s growing population and economy, rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery, reviving of the Warri and Kaduna refineries and development of some petrochemical and fertilizer projects” the leaders said. The leaders took note of

Wrote Fola Ojo IF Nigeria were a society where ethnic bigotry and tribal dogmatism do not cheaply overrun and almost eviscerate commonsensical rational thinking and open-mindedness, the discussion about what region or geopolitical zone the next president should come from in 2023 wouldn’t have attracted my flimsiest attention. If mutual distrust and bruised co-existential relationship sincerely do not exist among Nigerians positioned high or low, who becomes the presidential charge-d’affaires should have been freely weighed strictly around a candidate’s competence and savviness to govern and administer free and easy without a hamper from invisible shackles that come with governance. If top political portfolios in the country and high-ranking seats in juicy offices like the NNPC, Customs , and the likes were dished out based exclusively on pedigreed credentials, and not the village aspirers for those positions  come from, I wouldn’t have chosen to join in the debate about whether the Pre

Right Reverend Ndubuisi Chukwuka Obi is the Bishop of the Diocese of Nnewi in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). He succeeded His Grace, the Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Izundu Nmesinwa Okpala, who retired on September 17, 2019, as the pioneer Bishop of the Diocese of Nnewi. Ndubuisi became Bishop-elect on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was consecrated at Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, 24th September 2019, by Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, His Grace, the Most Rev. Nicholas Dikeriehi Ologodo Okoh (now retired). The service of enthronement of the Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi as the Bishop, Diocese of Nnewi, took place at the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Nnewi in Anambra State of Nigeria, on Friday, 27th September 2019. Bishop Ndubuisi Obi is from Nnewichi in Nnewi town, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He was born on December 17, 1965 to the family of Rev. Canon Abel Okwuchukwu Obi and Mrs. Jane Uzoma O

The Chief Executive Officer of OSAS AUTO NIG LTD, Mr. Osas Lucky has said more residents living in Abuja metropolis will benefit from the ongoing food distribution. According to Mr. Osas during one of their outreaches in the streets of Abuja said, Osas Auto Nig Ltd & Osas Car Hire is glad to give back to the society in a way of cushioning the biting effect of the Covid -19 lockdown. He charged Nigerians to always take precautions, stay at home and as well stay safe, assuring that his company will support the government and other agencies to fight the pandemic in the nation. To benefit just type your location where you reside in Abuja!

The minister for transportation, Hon Chibuike Amaechi has charged Nigerians to use the Easter Celebration to exhibit love, forgiveness and humility. The minister in a message accredited to him appealed to Christians to also use this period and make necessary sacrifice that will keep all safe and secured for tomorrow. Reacting on the wide spread of Covid-19, he averred that "God lies the solution to our worries". "I want to let you know that I stand with everyone working to ensure that we defeat Coronavirus. This deadly pandemic is real & does not discriminate. These difficult, challenging & anxious times will test our faith & resolve, but we must remember that in God lies the  solution to all our worries. As we work together to beat this deadly virus, let us remain strong & resolute in our belief that God is still on the throne. As Christians celebrate the Crucifixion & rise of our lord Jesus Christ, with hearts filled with love, peace, hum

This report says a 15-member medical team from China have arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to curtail the wide spread of the Conoravirus in the nation. For placement of news and adverts email  newspointersblog@gmail.com They were received by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The personnel, who are experts in infectious diseases, respiratory illness, intensive care, cardiology, neurology, general surgery and anesthesiology, arrived with 16-ton test kits, ventilators, disinfection machine, disposable medical masks, drugs, infrared thermometer and other items ordered by the Federal Government. Under the directive of the Embassy of China in Nigeria and in response to the Federal Government’s request, the team will also share with their Nigerian counterparts effective methods on COVID-19 containment. They are to commence their stay in Nigeria by spending 14 days in quarantine.

The Hon. Asita Honourable led Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has donated some ambulance vehicles and other healthcare essentials to LAGOS, DELTA and RIVERS states. We gathered that the gesture was in support of the fight against Coronavirus pandemic in the respective states. In the meantime, commendations have started coming the way of Hon Asita for remembering Rivers State in times of need. details later....

A foremost Nigerian Nollywood actor  Funke Akindele-Bello & AbdulRasheed Bello (JJC Skills) have been sentenced to - 2 weeks community service - 100k fine - 14 days isolation (place to be determined by LMOH) - Educate people on need to comply with the rules.  - Submit all party attendees names   What's your take on this judgment?

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