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As election into the 23 local councils in Rivers State gathers momentum, youths in Elele Kingdom, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, have declared support for the aspiration of Sir Innocent Worusah to occupy the chairmanship position in the council. They are of the view that Sir Hon Innocent Worusah “has paid his dues both in the service of God and Humanity and is eminently qualify to be at the helm of affairs of their local government.” Immediate past secretary of the PDP in ward 4, Elele, Mr Emmanuel Amadi, called for unity and team work “for the actualization…

By Ehichioya Ezomon Rice – the most popular Nigerian staple food – has suddenly become an issue, and may contribute to futher scrambling of the campaign of the Edo State chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that’s already reeling from months of defection of high-profile members to the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. This follows the reported discovery of thousands of bags of rice hoarded and warehoused in residences or property of alleged chieftains of the PDP in Benin City, the state capital city. As claimed by the “discoverers,”…

… as Council Boss Reiterate Commitment to Selfless Service By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The people of Oporoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, led by the Amananaowei of the ancient community, His Royal Highness (Amb) Ayibakuro Peter Ogidi-Oke, Opu-Oporomo Igbedi-Ogbologhe, Pere IV of Oporoma Kingdom have organised a grand reception for Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo at the Council Secretariat Pavilion Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo incidentally is the first indigene of Oporoma to become chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government since its creation 33 years ago in his response to the encomiums and goodwill messages from political leaders, traditional rulers and…

Bayelsa United have emerged champions of the Governor Douye Diri Pre Season Football tournament. The prosperity boys beat Bendel Insurance 7-6 on penalties to clinch the trophy and the prize money. The Yenagoa-based side pipped Benin Arsenal 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate at the end of regulation time on Sunday at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Loveday Saro gave Bayelsa United the lead on 28 minutes from Samuel Okon’s left footed cross as he scored to send the fans into celebration having missed a scoring opportunity to go ahead in the opening minutes. Bendel Insurance responded immediately from…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Against the backdrop of recent calls for the impeachment of Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, some ex-agitators in the Niger Delta, coming under the agies of the Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Forum, have warned against such plans, describing it as evidence of the injustice against the southern part of Nigeria. The ex-agitators warned that they would not tolerate such actions and vowed to resist any attempts to undermine Akpabio’s leadership by “all means” at their disposal, even as they asserted that the Senate Presidency must symbolize national unity rather than be used as a tool…

Emma Ovundah The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), a global peace advocacy group, has appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Housing and Construction Mayor Limited, Mr. My-Ace China, popularly known as Mayor of Housing, as head of delegation to lead all eminent peace ambassadors in Nigeria to the forthcoming United Nations Humanitarian Settlement 12th World Urban Forum, holding at Cairo, Egypt on the 4th of November, 2024. The International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb. Dr. Emmanuel Nkweke announced the appointment of My-Ace China to lead the delegation on Monday at the 2024 World Humanitarian Day, with theme; Act…

… Says Two Major Projects Earmarked for Bonny By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas NLNG Limited has refuted an allegation by an online news outlet that the company its Train 7 Project Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors have neglected Bonny Island in delivering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) benefits. In a statement made available to our Correspondent in Port Harcourt, the Nigeria LNG described the report as misleading stating that two major CSR projects, the Shell Gate-Coal Beach Road and the Bonny Vehicular Terminal (BVT), have been earmarked and agreed upon by all relevant stakeholders for…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Friday, commissioned the 10,000 tons per annum galvanising plant constructed by Daewoo Engineering Nigeria Limited, one of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe commissioned the plant, at Abam-ama, Okrika, Rivers State, alongside the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, who was represented by Mr. Andy Odeh, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations, and Sustainable Development. The galvanising plant is one of the…

By Amos Odhe The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has welcomed back Nigeria’s contingent to the recently concluded Paris Olympics despite the poor outing at the games. The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who is also a board member of the Wrestling Federation noted that the reception was a move to motivate the athletes and to show solidarity with the team. The Customs boss expressed confidence that Nigerian wrestlers will make the country proud in international tournaments with the right support and environment. “We stay together when we are happy and stay together when we are not happy. We…

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The member representing Nembe Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Chief Edward Irigha-Brigidi, has expressed excitement over the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture Bassambiri, FUAB. The lawmaker, on behalf of his constituents, thanked President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of the university sited at Bassambiri in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. Brigidi also hailed the former petroleum minister, Chief Timipre Sylva, former senator, Chief B.W Degi-Eremienyo, former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli, and other stakeholders “for their individual critical roles…