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Communication is no longer just about telling the public what your organisation does; it is about influencing what the public understands, believes and remembers about your organisation. In today’s environment, where information travels rapidly, public opinion changes quickly, and one poorly handled incident can damage years of reputation-building, corporate communication must become more strategic, proactive, transparent and audience-focused. As a communication strategist, here are five lessons I believe corporate organisations should take seriously in 2026. 1. Move from publicity to reputation management: For too long, some organisations have measured communication success by the number of press releases published, newspaper mentions secured…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) wishes to inform prospective applicants for its Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme that the official registration portal can be accessed via https://scholarship.nddc.gov.ng. Screenshot Applicants experiencing difficulties accessing the page are advised to copy the complete link and paste it directly into the address bar of their web browser, such as Google Chrome or Safari, on their mobile phones or computers. Upon opening the portal, applicants should scroll down the page and click on “Click Here” to create a new application account, which will enable them to proceed with the scholarship registration process. Applicants are advised…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is inviting applications from qualified and interested candidates from the Niger Delta region for its 2026/2027 Local Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme for Master’s degree studies. The scholarship programme is designed to promote human capital development by providing young people from the region with opportunities to acquire advanced knowledge, professional competencies and specialised skills to contribute to the socio-economic development of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. The approved disciplines include Agricultural Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Humanities, Information Technology, Law, Management and Social Sciences, Medical Sciences, Education, and Biotechnology/Biomedical Science. Applicants must be…
The Rivers State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has outlined his vision for transforming Rivers State, promising to reset the state’s politics, governance and economy if elected governor in 2027. Lulu-Briggs spoke during a media parley in Buguma, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, where he fielded questions from journalists on his political journey, business background, previous elections and plans for the state. Why are you running for Governor of Rivers State? Lulu-Briggs said his decision to contest is driven by a desire to serve and improve the lives of Rivers people rather than personal political…
Dumo Lulu-Briggs, governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, says his decision to contest the 2027 election is motivated by the need to move the state beyond political divisions and towards purposeful governance, economic prosperity and greater opportunities for its citizens. In a statement titled “Why I Am Running,” Lulu-Briggs said his aspiration was rooted in a sense of duty to Rivers State and a firm belief that its enormous human and economic potential could be transformed into tangible opportunities and improved living conditions for its people. He expressed concern that prolonged political disagreements and conflicts…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and the party’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stormed Port Harcourt yesterday for the NDC Obi-Talks Port Harcourt Town Hall, where they engaged party members, supporters and residents on the challenges facing Nigerians and the need to restore hope in the country. Obi arrived in Port Harcourt after attending the Daily Times 100th Anniversary celebration in Abuja and was received by NDC members led by the party’s Rivers State Governorship Candidate, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs. The town hall provided an opportunity for an open and engaging conversation around issues…
A new Neuropsychiatric and General Hospital Complex has been commissioned in Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, providing residents with access to modern and comprehensive healthcare services. The world-class facility, commissioned by the Rivers State Government under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was constructed by MCC Nigeria Limited and equipped with modern medical infrastructure. The hospital features advanced operating theatre tables, surgical lights, anaesthesia machines, patient monitoring systems, suction equipment, medical trolleys and specialised neonatal care equipment. It also includes modern wards, diagnostic and treatment spaces, specialised mental health facilities and therapeutic environments designed to support quality patient care. The project represents a significant investment…
The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has endorsed Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Rivers State Governorship Election. The endorsement was announced at the ONC Special Convention held in Erema on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following extensive deliberations on the political, developmental and security challenges confronting the Orashi Region and Rivers State. According to the Congress, the decision reflects the long-standing aspiration of the Orashi people for political equity and their belief that the Rivers West Senatorial District should have the opportunity to produce the next governor of the…
Singer So-Bliss has emerged as the winner of the NDC Rivers State Campaign Song Challenge, earning the grand prize of ₦1 million after impressing judges in a highly competitive contest featuring eleven finalists. The event was graced by the Leader of the Party and sponsor of the initiative, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, alongside the Rivers State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Success Jack, party candidates, and other members of the party leadership. At the end of the event, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs stated that he remained throughout every performance, not out of obligation, but because he wanted to witness firsthand the talent…
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), removing a significant legal obstacle ahead of the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. The suit, filed by NDC aspirant Kings Unyeawaji, sought to nullify Lulu-Briggs’ candidacy on the grounds that he was allegedly excluded from the party’s governorship primary. The action named the NDC, its National Chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs as defendants. However, when the matter came up before Justice Muhammed Turaki of the…