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Diaspora Ogoni Group Clamours For Educational Institutions’ Rehabilitation

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A United States of America (USA)-based group, “Gbaaloo Nyo-Khana”, has called on the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to embark on urgent rehabilitation of educational institutions within Khana Community in Rivers State.
According to a communique over the weekend, the group, made up of USA based indigenes of the community, lamented that the primary and tertiary schools in the community, Taabaa Hospital in Nyo-Khana, have been in a state of disrepair for a long time.
They noted that the deplorable condition of these educational and health care institutions are unacceptable and detrimental to the future of the youth in rhe community, and Rivers astate at large.
The communique, signed by the President, Gbaaloo Nyo-Khana Socio-Cultural Community Group, USA, Comrade Lebari Legah Nzidee; Secretary, Comrade Samuel L. Nwibana; and Public Relations Officer, Barineka Akponi, further urged the Governor to direct the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) to immediately assess and carry out necessary repairs and renovations in the schools, stressing that “education of children is a priority, and urgent action is needed to restore these institutions to standard”.
On the need for government to site projects in the community, the communique stated that “To curb the rising tide of restiveness and crime among the youth in Nyo-Khana, we strongly advocate for the siting of government projects within our community.
“Such projects will provide employment opportunities, engage our youth in meaningful activities, and help reduce crime rates.
“It is essential that our youth are given opportunities to contribute positively to society and build a better future for themselves and our community”.
Primarily, the group noted also that Nyo-Khana Community has been marginalised and overlooked in the appointment of key government positions in Rivers State.
In furtherance to appeal for peace and unity among political office holders, they called on all politicians and stakeholders in Rivers State, irrespective of party affiliations, to embrace oneness, for the overall happiness of the Nyo-Khana Community, and Rivers State in general.
“Political differences should not hinder the progress and well-being of our people. We urge everyone to work together harmoniously for the greater good of Nyo-Khana and Rivers State.
“As Gbaaloo Nyo-Khana USA, we are deeply committed to the development and progress of our homeland Nyo-Khana, Ogoni, and Rivers State as a whole.
“We pledge our full support to any initiative that will uplift Nyo-Khana and ensure its prosperity, Ogoni, amd Rives State.
“We have no other state to call home, but Rivers State, and we remain steadfast in our desire to see our community thrive within it”, the communique stated.
The group called on the Federal Government to initiate the process of creating a Local Government Area for Nyo-Khana Community, expressing the belief that the Nyo-Khana Community has grown significantly in population and influence, thus making it deserving of its own Local Government Area.
While advocating for a Local Government Area for the community, the document noted that “We hereby call on the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, to initiate the process of creating a local government area for Nyo-Khana.
They decried the non-inclusion in government functions over the years, noting that the community has been marginalised and overlooked in the appointment of key government officials.
“The Gbaaloo Nyo-Khana, USA, during its recently concluded meeting, has unanimously elected new executives to lead our association forward.
In addition to the election of these officials, several important resolutions were reached concerning the well-being and development of the community.
“We strongly appeal to Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara to recognise and appoint qualified sons and daughters from Nyo-Khana to positions of responsibility within the state government. This recognition is not only overdue, but also essential for fostering a sense of belonging and participation among our people.

By: Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos

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NGO Builds Awareness On Digital Violence Against Women, Girls

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As part of activities marking 16 Days of Activism, A Non-Governmental Organizatio (NGO), OLEGH, has organised a one-day awareness creation workshop on digital violence against women and girls, for civil society and media groups in Rivers State.
OLEGH’s Executive Director, Henry Eferebo, said the programme was intended to draw attention to the theme for the 2025 16 Days of Activism tagged, “Unite To End Digital Violence against all Women and Girls.”
Eferebo said the event is an annual global campaign that focuses on violence against women, affords persons and groups all over the world the opportunity to embark on activities aimed at eliminating all forms of women and gender abuse.
“As individuals, we don’t pay attention to the things we see on the social media. We pay less attention to the abuse on the internet. Today, you can abuse a woman or a man physically, emotionally and otherwise, and go scot-free”, he noted.
According to him, women and girls have suffered the most from online violence and cyber-bullying, particularly on platforms such as TikTok, making them ready victims online and offline.
“So, in line with the United Nations principle on 16 Days of Activism and this year’s theme, there is a need for OLEGH Center to create awareness on issues resulting from the online abuse of women and girls.
“We decided to bring in a resource person who will tell us how to avoid being abused online”, he said.
He urged participants at the event to put hands together, rise up and speak against digital violence online.
The NGO’s arrow head, also explained that OLEGH was working towards creating an online help-desk for victims of online abuse and digital violence.
He urged participants to improve their security awareness while online, and adopt security protocols that would protect them in the digital space.
The Resource Person, Jacob Iniodu, in a paper titled, “Understanding Digital Abuse within the 16 Days of Activism”, listed forms of online violence to include, cyber-bullying, dozing, cyber-stalking, and invasion of privacy.
By: King Onunwor
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Foundation Distribute Bags N5m Worth Christmas Gifts In Bundu Ama

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Armslent Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO), in Rivers State, has distributed Christmas gifts worth over N5million to aged mothers, orphans and less privileged persons in Belema, Bundu Ama (Community) in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHALGA).
The Foundation also gave cash gifts of N150,000 to the Community.
Presenting the gift items, comprising 5 bags of rice,10 Cartons of indomie noodles,10 Gallons of groundnut oil, 3 bags of salt and cartons of maggie cubes, to Chairman of the Community, David Oba, and the community leaders, the founder of Armslent Foundation, Comrade Richard Boma Briggs, said the foundation decided to show love and togetherness to the community by providing the gifts.
He noted that the provision was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the community aimed at alleviating poverty and create a sense of belonging as Christian faithfuls celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Briggs described Bundu Ama as one of its pillars in partnership, stressing that the foundation was inspired by the spirit of love to impact and rejoice with the residents of the community.
“The foundation was moved by the spirit of Christmas to give these gifts and rejoice with the people of community”, Briggs said.
Accompanied by the Managing Director of the Foundation, Richard Osigbo, and other top Executive Members, Briggs called on the leaders of the community to always pray for the foundation, promising that in 2026, it would embark on a tangible project at UPE Modern Primary School Waterfront, Bundu Ama.
Receiving the items, Chairman of Bundu Ama, David Oba, thanked the foundation for empowering the less privileged persons, assisting physically challenged persons, and aged mothers in the past.
“The foundation had done a lot for this community and today we are witnessing these gift items for the Christmas celebration”,he emphasised.
He called on the leaders of the community, women group, youths and residents to emulate the humanitarian gestures of the foundation and pleaded that they also borrow a leaf from the gesture,in order to also give to society whenever they can.
Earlier the leaders of Belema Bundu Ama, led by Oba, former Chairman, Benneth Kalio, and Secretary, Promise Mangibo, presented an Award of Excellence to the Founder of the Foundation for his Humanitarian and selfless service to the community.
Highlight of the event was the offering of a special prayer to the management of the foundation by aged mothers, youths and leadership of the community.
By: Chinedu Wosu
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Youths Condemn Killings In Andoni

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The Obolo Youth Coalition, Rivers State Chapter, has condemned the recent spate of killings in Andoni Local Government Area, describing the renewed insecurity as alarming and constituting a threat to peace and stability in the area.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comr. Jonathan J. Eyina, the group expressed deep concern over what it described as brutal and senseless acts of violence, while extending condolences to the families of the victims.
The coalition said the resurgence of insecurity in Andoni has continued to undermine communal harmony and called for urgent steps to halt the trend before it escalates further.
It appealed to youths in the area to shun violence and embrace peace, stressing the need for tolerance, mutual respect and collective responsibility in safeguarding the community.
According to the group, restoring peace in Andoni requires a coordinated approach involving government, security agencies, community leaders and residents to identify and address the root causes of insecurity.
It noted that increased security presence, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained community engagement are critical to preventing further violence, adding that underlying social and economic challenges must also be addressed.
The coalition called on the Andoni Local Government Chairman, Hon. Lucky Promise-Otua, the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, and the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole, to take decisive actions to restore security.
It further demanded that those responsible for the killings be apprehended and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
By: King Onunwor
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