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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…
Businessman and NDC governorship candidate, Chief Barr. Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has called for an immediate and coordinated response to the environmental emergency unfolding in Bille, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, describing the situation as a serious threat to public safety, public health, and the livelihoods of residents. In a recent statement on the environmental crisis in Bille, Lulu-Briggs expressed deep concern over the reported hazard affecting the riverine community, stressing that the incident goes beyond an environmental issue and has become a humanitarian emergency that demands urgent intervention. He sympathized with families, fishermen, women, children, and community institutions whose…
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day 2026, respected Rivers leader and statesman, Opuda (Alabo) Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has called on citizens to see democracy not as a privilege handed to them, but as a collective responsibility that must be protected, nurtured, and sustained. In his Democracy Day message, Lulu-Briggs reflected on the sacrifices made by Nigeria’s heroes past in securing democratic governance and emphasized the need for citizens to remain committed to preserving the ideals for which they fought. According to him, the democratic journey in Rivers State over the past 27 years has been marked by both progress and challenges. “It…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles as party members across Rivers State participated in peaceful, transparent, and well-organised primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, conducted simultaneously across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state and in other parts of the country, featured elections for various positions, including the Presidency, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly. A major highlight of the exercise was the impressive support garnered by the Rivers State governorship aspirant, Opuda, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs. At his polling centre in Akuku-Toru Local…
MCC Nigeria Limited is on the verge of delivering two major legacy projects in Rivers State — the new Rivers State House of Assembly Complex and the Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Rumuigbo — both fully funded under the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. From initial concept to final execution, the projects underscore a deliberate push to strengthen governance infrastructure and expand access to quality healthcare in the state. Within the Neuropsychiatric Hospital premises, an additional General Hospital has been developed to complement existing medical institutions such as UPTH and BMH. This strategic expansion is designed to reduce pressure on current facilities…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — April 24, 2026 Chairman of Platform Petroleum Limited, Opuda Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has called on young lawyers across Nigeria to rise beyond professional ambition and embrace leadership anchored on courage, integrity, and service to society. Delivering the keynote address at the NBA Young Lawyers Forum @ 20, themed “Rising to Lead,” Lulu-Briggs spoke passionately to a distinguished audience of legal practitioners, emerging professionals, and thought leaders, emphasizing that true leadership is not conferred by titles, but demonstrated through action, sacrifice, and unwavering character. Drawing from his personal experiences in law, business, and public service, he challenged…
Platform Petroleum Limited has officially commissioned the O.B. Lulu-Briggs ICT Centre for Digital Innovations in Obonoma, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The landmark project, commissioned on April 8, 2026, by His Eminence, Bishop John Onaiyekan, represents a major investment in digital infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment across the Niger Delta. Donated as part of Platform Petroleum’s corporate social responsibility initiative, the centre is equipped with over 280 networked computers and is positioned as a leading hub for Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and digital learning. It will serve residents across Akuku-Toru, Asari-Toru, and Degema Local Government Areas, significantly reducing the…