The rate of kidnapping all over the world has been described as worrisome even as Nigeria is not left out in the global menace as people are still being taken hostage. A former President of Ijaw Youth Council, Dr. Chris Ekiyor said this in a chat with newsmen in Bayelsa. …

As the Nigeria Basketball Federation release the roster for the national female U-19 team expected to represent Nigeria at this year’s U19 World Cup in Czech Republic, three Bayelsa school graduates have been listed. Out of the 12 players invited, 5 are foreign based while 7 are from the grassroots …

…As AWAGBV Inaugurate Child Abuse Ambassadors A former president of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, has identified poverty, hunger for quick affluence and lack of accountable government as reasons for the worrisome increase in cases of human …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Alhaji Aliko Dangote Foundation for complementing the state’s efforts at improving the welfare of the people, particularly the needy in society. Governor Diri gave the commendation at the flag- off of this year’s National Food lntervention programme by the Dangote Foundation, …

Community Leader Cautions on Protest Against Tantita Security Services A prominent community leader in the oil producing Ogulagha Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Chief Larry Adanike, has cautioned Urhobo communities against what he described as sponsored protests against Tantita Security Services Limited. Tantita Security …

A prominent community leader in the oil producing Ogulagha Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, Chief Larry Adanike, has cautioned Urhobo communities against what he described as sponsored protests against Tantita Security Services Limited. Tantita Security Services Limited which plays a critical role in securing …

A former governorship candidate in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill has emerged the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the University of Port Harcourt Alumni Association (UPAA). The inaugural ceremony of the Board which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State at the weekend, was attended by members of the …

… Vows to Resign if Report did not Indict Amaechi’s Wife Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has begged President Bola Tinubu to release the report of the forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which he said indicted Mrs Judith Amaechi, wife of former Minister of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The City of Houston in Texas, United States of America, has proclaimed July 5 every year as Ijaw Convention Day. The proclamation signed by the city’s Mayor, John Whitmire, was presented to the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A) during an award night and unveiling …

In preparation for the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier (WAFU ZONE-B), Bayelsa Queens Football Club has bolstered their team with five new signings- 3 attackers, 1 midfielder and 1 defender. The newly signed players are Janet Akekoromowei a striker from Nasarawa Amazons, striker Mary Lucky from Abia Angels, Bankole Sofiat …