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The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced the channelisation of Kolo Creek, traversing 17 communities from Okarki-Otuogidi to Ogbia communities of Rivers and Bayelsa states. Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony at Okarki in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said that the project would reduce flooding in surrounding communities and mitigate its impact on the Ahoada axis of the East-West Road. He stated that the channelisation project would also boost commercial activities in the area, improve aquatic life and reduce the threat of water-borne diseases to the rural communities. The…

Emma Sunday The Police in Rivers State Police has rescued a six month old baby from a fleeing kidnapping suspect in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The child, Lucky Sunday was reportedly kidnapped one Mr Erica, a co-tenant with child’s parent on Sunday 29th September, 2024, at 25 Aneke Lane in Mile 2 Diobu, in Port Harcourt City local government area of Rivers State. The suspect Mr. Erica, we learnt, after abducting the six month child ran away to Uyo, Akwa/Ibom State same day. A police source who didn’t mention his name told Journalists that detectives from Mile 1 Police Division…

By Amos Odhe. A graduate of Museum Studies, University of West Georgia, Titilope Rosemary Falola, has said Nigeria needs to address shortcomings in its museum sector. She noted that many Nigerian museums suffer from poor funding, insufficient conservation facilities, and a lack of trained personnel. She stated these in a statement on Monday titled: “The West Can’t Keep Talking About Repatriation While We Neglect Our Museums.” The graduate of History and International Studies, of the University of Ilorin said Nigeria must take action to ensure that its museums are adequately prepared to receive and conserve returned looted cultural treasures. She…

By Amos Odhe Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure proper consultation with state governments in the Niger Delta region before executing projects. Senator Diri gave the admonition on Monday when the NDDC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and his management team paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. The governor stressed that the commission, as an intervention agency, should play complementary role in development of states within the region and not compete with governors or states. He advised the commission to…

•Donates N200m to Church By Emma Sunday Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that the current political crisis rocking the State is for the sole control of the state resources. Governor Fubara made the revelation yesterday while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) Worldwide during the 51st Birthday of the General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, and the 18th Anniversary Celebration of the church at the Headquarters, Mbodo, Aluu near Port Harcourt on Sunday. The governor who eulogized the GO of OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, commending his contributions to humanity, assured Rivers people that he will…

By Amos Odhe Flood has displaced thousands of people from their homes in Biseni Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Most of the victims from several communities across the Kingdom who are taking refuge on a bridge, road and makeshift camps have sent a passionate save our souls cry to the Federal and Bayelsa State government to come to their rescue. Many homes, schools, health facilities, worship centres, roads and farmlands have been submerged by the rampaging flood waters It’s tales of sufferings from natives of several communities in Biseni Kingdom in Bayelsa State who have become…

Emma Sunday Repentant militant group, the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) has pledged it’s readiness to support security operatives in safeguarding crude oil installations from attacks. MEND’s position to provide assistance in protecting oil facilities in the Niger Delta region from any attack was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday November 1st, 2024 by it’s spokesman, Mr Jomo Gbomo. The group condemned threat on crude oil facilities in Niger Delta by some ex-militants and agitators in the region. Gbomo noted that the MEND would not support violence associated with political disputes between former…

… Urges politicians, media professionals to emulate him By Amos Odhe, Yenegoa A Nigerian politician, nationalist and pioneering journalist, Ernest Sesei Ikoli, was Friday praised for devoting his entire life to working for the true development of Nigeria ‘’With ink on his fingers, he penned profound truths, Defending the voiceless, his courage unbound. He nurtured the aspirations of those in the fray, lighting their paths, showing them the way’’. He was also described as ‘’ a beacon of justice and champion for all’’ ‘’His vision was vibrant, a future he’d dream, where freedom and justice would flourish and beam’’. In…

By Amos Odhe Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called for adequate funding of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for it to function effectively. Senator Diri made the call on Friday when he received the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro and his delegation in Government House, Yenagoa. The governor, who stressed that funding was critical for the survival of the programme, advocated the need for state governments and National Assembly members from the Niger Delta to collaborate towards addressing its funding challenges. He said: “There is no place that will survive without funds. These are some of the…

… Expect Glamour in This Year’s National Wrestling Classics ~ Igali By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics gets underway this weekend, the President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon Daniel Igali has said this year’s tournament will witness glamorous activities more than previous years. Igali made the assertion while appearing on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM, a Yenagoa-based radio station on Friday. According to Igali, the annual wrestling classics will bring together the worlds of sport and entertainment to actively contribute to a better wrestling world. Igali also noted the commitment of the NWF to help…