By Kelechi Nwaucha In 2016, Nigeria signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement, which it ratified in March 2017, and thus committed to an unconditional reduction of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission by 20 percent, as well as a conditional reduction of 45%, by 2030. …

By Pius Dukor As the environmental remediation exercise in Ogoni reaches the stage of shoreline clean up and mangrove planting, coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Neeniibari Zabbey, has tasked Ogoni youths to stay clear off illegal bunkering, as this could hamper the on-going clean up in …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has applauded the re-appointment of Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe as the director-general, New Media to the governor of Bayelsa State. A statement by the council chairman, Comrade Samuel Numonengi, and secretary, Comrade Ogio Ipigansi described …

… As Diri Assures on More Infrastructure for Institution By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the body saddled with the responsibility of approving medical programmes in Nigerian universities, has accredited the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at the state-owned Bayelsa …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the state, circulating in the national and social media, as fake and thus “cannot stand.” The governor said the list was the handiwork of cheap publicity seekers …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged “subterranean moves” by the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and some judges in the state to procure, on behalf of the governor, some interim orders against the State House of Assembly. Chairman of the Caretaker …

‘By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Veteran broadcaster and journalist, Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, has been reappointed as director-general, New Media to the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri. According to our correspondent, the appointment is with immediate effect. Dr. Oredipe, an assistant director News with the Federal Radio Corporation of …

The Rivers State Civil Societies Organization (RIVCSO) has called on the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the state Commissioner for Health, Mrs Adaeze Oreh, to explain to Rivers State the true state of the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Hospital in Rumuokwuta. The call is coming against …

The joy of Hon Johnson Ogbuagu knew no bounds as he was bestowed with an award as a ‘Quintessential Administrator’ by the Niger Delta Media Forum for distinguishing himself in the discharge of his responsibilities to the state and the society. Ogbuagu who is the head of Local Government Administration …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Delta State government has resolved the brewing crisis between Heritage Energy Limited, operators of the Oil Mineral Licence (OML) 30, and its host communities, over rents and expired leases. The state commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode, who resolved the dispute during …