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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former militant leader, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as ‘General Boyloaf,’ has called on the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to shun sycophants and pursue reconciliation with former governor and minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency, Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. According to Boyloaf, despite the perceived support being shown to Gov. Fubura by some supporters within and outside Rivers State, the Rivers governor should pursue the part of peace and reconciliation with his predecessor for the sake of peace and for the development of the state. Boyloaf, who also expressed concern over delayed settlement…

… Called for Creation of ‘Ogoni State,’ Exoneration of Ogoni 9 By Godwin Chukwumaechi  The United States of America-based chapter of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP-USA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to set up a committee to investigate the three hundred million US dollars ($300,000,000) alleged to have been fraudulently received by Minister of the Federal Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, from the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC as compensation for Ogoni. The group indicated that the money was received by the former chief executive of Rivers State during his era as governor, noting that…

By Tina Chisom The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, leading a team made up of the deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, DCP Adepoju Olugbenga, and other officers of the command, has raided a kidnappers’ hideout located at Igwuruta in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, and arrested about ten suspected kidnappers. The operation which took place at the early hours of Saturday 6 January, 2024, led to the combing of a bush behind the Adokiye-Amiesimaka Stadium at Igwuruta, and the destruction of 12 makeshift tents abandoned by suspected kidnappers terrorising Obiri-Ikwerre-Airport axis. In an interview with journalists,…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The elders and leaders of Odja sub-quarters and Erovie quarters of Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have reaffirmed High Chief Edward Eyamu as “the Otota of Odja sub-quarters, the Otota of Erovie quarters and finally the Otota’Rode of Uwheru Kingdom” amidst cheers and jubilation from the people. A vote of confidence was equally passed on the traditional chief as the ‘Otota’Rode’ of Uwheru kingdom by the elders and leaders during the meeting. The reaffirmation and vote of confidence which were done during a traditional meeting convened by the elders…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has presented staff of office and certificate of recognition to the new paramount ruler of Okoloba, His Royal Highness Dr. Wej Alazigha in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State during a well-attended ceremony. While presenting the staff of office to the paramount ruler at the Coronation Arena, Governor Douye Diri who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy and Community Development, Chief Thompson Amule, assisted by the technical adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Douye Douglas- Naingba, said the ceremony had been divinely orchestrated, and symbolized the…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to review its policy of using non-state actors in its effort to secure the maritime environment of the country. Senator Diri, who expressed concern that the continued use of such unconventional security agents might cause greater security challenges in the near future, called for the strengthening of the Nigerian Navy to perform its constitutional responsibility. Governor Diri made the call on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, at Government House in Yenagoa. Represented…

By Ehichioya Ezomon The hopes of Esan people of Edo Central senatorial district – that the 2024 governorship election will redeem the marginalisation of Esanland in the governance of Edo State – may be fizzling, or have fizzled out due partly to alleged handiwork or machination of some vauntily-ambitious Esan aspirants. Of the three leading political parties that intend to field candidates for the September 21, 2024, election, the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has dissed the idea of zoning the governorship to Edo Central that comprises Esanland. The state ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The senior special assistant (SSA) to the Bayelsa State governor on Tourism and facilitator of the South South Tourism Roundtable Initiative, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, says nightlife tourism contributes to the host city’s economy and cultural diversity by offering a wide range of experiences for residents and visitors alike. Dr. Kiyaramo stated this when he visited a popular nightlife spot in Yenagoa, the South Coast Lounge as part of his routine visits to hospitality and tourism enterprises in the state capital, maintained that nightlife tourism equally provides opportunities for people from different backgrounds or co-ethnic communities to…

By Friday Agi The people of Egi sub-ethnic nationality in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have demanded recognition from the Federal Government in the area of resource allocation and the making of appointments, as “rewards for the environmental hazards suffered over the past 60 years arising from oil and gas exploration and exploitation.” This was the outcome of a one-day development summit at Obite, divisional headquarters of the clan organized by a group of university dons, Egi Professors and Academic Doctors Forum (EPADOF) in collaboration with institutional partners. In his address, the chairman of EPADOF, Professor Daniel Ogum,…

It was a moment of jubilation and merriment as the people of Omagwa town in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State rolled out the drums to celebrate the colourful installation of their illustrious son, Eze Engr. Grant Offor, who was coronated as the Eze Onwa Gbani-oha 1 of Ozoaha community alongside with others, such as Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom, former Rivers State Commissioner of Education. The colourful coronation event took place at historic Ozoaha community in Ikwerre Local Government Area. Performing the installation ceremony, Ohna Ibeneme Wosu, the Nyewe-Ali Ozoaha community, while congratulating Eze Engr. Grant Offor and others…