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By Mandy Tina Battle for territorial control and supremacy has erupted between some members of the Conquer Marine Iceland deck (branch) and Houses of Deygbam cult groups on Gambia street, Beribabo axis of Mile 2, Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Our correspondent gathered that the Nkpolu Divisional Police headquarters in conjunction with other tactical units and local vigilante raided a notorious cult abode at Odunze Street, Mile 3 Diobu, popularly known as Cultism Lane 2. According to a source, one of the cult groups that engaged in the supremacy battle were in a meeting planning to launch massive…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday called for the stopping of bush burning in Bayelsa to avert its dangerous and deadly effects on environment, human health, and communities. The state director of NOA, Mr. Ellis Nria Dappa, made the call when the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMAN) paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Federal Secretariat, Yenagoa. Dappa said the call was in line with the agency’s efforts to address major environmental issues in Nigeria, especially Bayelsa, and to sustain national values through collaboration with civil society organizations. He said…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Ahead of the February 3rd re-run election in Yenagoa Constituency 2, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given assurance that the election will be conducted under a free, fair and credible atmosphere, as all materials and security have been deployed to the seven polling units, urging all stakeholders to adhere to the rules and regulations which the electoral umpire had applied in previous elections. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Obo Effanga, stated this in a press briefing in Yenagoa. According to him, the re- run election was orchestrated by court action which had ordered…

By Mandy Tina Former Commissioner of Urban Development and Physical Planning Rivers State, Dr Reason Onya, has demanded that the eight-point presidential proclamation that backgrounds Governor Siminalayi Fubara request for his supporters not to be victimized, should be maintained. Dr Onya stated this in an interview with our correspondent, why reacting to the order by the Federal High Court, Abuja okaying the arrest of Governor Sim Fubara’s chief of staff, Edison Ehie, over his alleged involvement in the burning of the Rivers State House Assembly. The former commissioner, who is also a political economist, explained that he is not against…

By Pius Dukor The acting chairman of Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Goodlife Ben, has said that the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has good plans for all the 23 local government areas of the state. Mr. Ben dropped the hint at the interactive meeting with key management staff of the 23 local councils in the state at NULGE office in Port Harcourt. The acting chairman explained that the meeting became necessary so that the key staff can chart a new way for the development of the local councils across the state. He maintained that Governor…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted bail to the Bayelsa based news blogger and owner of the Naija Live TV, Mr. Saint Mienpamo Onitsha. Mr. Saint Mienpamo Onitsha, was charged to the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged Cyber stalking in suit numbered FJC/ABJ/CR/492/2023 with the Inspector-General of Police as complainant and Mienapamo Onitsha Saint as defendant. He was later remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment. At the hearing on bail application, the prosecuting counsel, Victor Okoye Esq, who apposed the bail application being sought, however raised doubt in…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command have declared readiness to “sustain the peace and zero crime level” in Yenagoa, the state capital and its environs, particularly by adopting technology and rejigging security strategy in the state. Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, ASP Musa Mohammed, who made this known during a media-Social interactive session at the Ernest Ikoli Media Centre, secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Yenagoa, tagged ‘Long Table,’ said the police have deployed the drone technonoly to monitor crime and also check excesses of personnel during operations. ASP Musa Mohammed disclosed that…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has waded into the lingering boundary dispute involving Otuegwe II community in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state, and the neighbouring Okarki community in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State.The government on Friday called on the two communities to avoid provocative actions that might lead to breakdown of law and order, advising them to maintain the status quo ante concerning the land ownership dispute.Speaking at a meeting with the paramount ruler, CDC chairman, chiefs and other stakeholders of Otuegwe II Community in Government House, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence…

In what looked like a World Cup final in Ozuzu in Etche, Mirioma FC of Omunachi outclassed opponent hard-working Omufuroro FC also of Ozuzu to win on penalties to emerge winners in the maiden edition of the Ozuzu Clan Soccer tournament.The final which attracted the who is who in Etche and Rivers State, witnessed a superlative display of soccer artistry by both sides, especially the Winners Mirioma FC of Omunachi and runners up Omufuroro FC of Ozuzu.In a packed full Stadium facility at Ozuzu State School on 1st of December 2024, Mirioma defeated Omufuroro 5 goals to 4 on penalties…

… As 51 Teams Battle for Supremacy By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Over 50 teams comprising 25 male and 26 female teams will participate in the Yenagoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge 2024 from January 29th to February 4th, 2024 at the Peace Park and the indoor hall of the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa.Convener of the Yenagoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge Major General Taritimiye Ayibakuro Gagariga (retired) gave the hint at a press briefing held in Yenagoa ahead of the championship.Gagariga said the essence of the championship was for grassroots development with the aim of bringing academy’s and other local volleyball teams together for…