The leadership caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke, unanimously supporting any decision the Governor takes on the growing rumour of defection to another political party. The leaders who praised the Governor’s leadership and performance in …

Bayelsa communities currently locked in legal battles over ownership of the disputed Elepa 1 and 2 Oil wells have accepted the decision reached by the State government to ensure peace and security in the area. The communities claiming ownership of the Elepa Oilfields being operated by the Renaissance Africa Energy …

  By Oke Steve    The Nigerian Justice system came again under public scrutiny as one Ogbonnaya Igbojionu who was sentenced to death on the allegation of buying stolen generator, regained his freedom after spending 26 years waiting for the hangman at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison. Igbojionu, a native of …

…Writes EU, CSOs, INEC The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, have condemned what she termed the deeply troubling and undemocratic remarks recently attributed to the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike. In a statement widely circulated in the media, the FCT Minister was quoted as advising opposition parties …

…Says Fubara Failed to Protect his Supporters A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Rivers State, High Chief Clement Anaele has advised disgruntled members of the Simplified Movement in Rivers State to shift their political allegiance and join the fold of the NNPP. Anaele who spoke to …

By: Mandy Tina A group, Relief International Africa, has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as the increasing and unlawful harassment of motorists in Port Harcourt and its environs by operatives of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO). In a …

Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, has called on relevant agencies to intensify efforts in arresting and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking and gender-based violence, irrespective of their standings in society. The Bayelsa First Lady, who made the call at a three-day Niger Delta summit on “Raising …

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has described late Mrs. Bridget Mukoro-Penawei as a rare gem whose worthy legacies should serve as an inspiration to the living. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at a Service of Songs held in honour of Mrs Bridget Mukoro-Penawei with Wife of the Governor, Dr …

Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area was agog on Monday, July 7th, as former governor of the State and former Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, celebrated his birthday. Sylva, his wife, Mrs Alayingi Sylva, and their entourage were welcomed at the community’s jetty by a large crowd …

By: Mandy Tina Stakeholders at the 3rd Annual Niger Delta Climate Change Conference have called on the federal government to establish dedicated climate change ministries at both the state and local government levels to effectively tackle the region’s worsening environmental crises. The call was led by Friday Barilule Nbani, Director …