By Gesiye Salo Angaye  In 2002, Nigeria’s population was estimated around 216.7 million and a total of 88.4 million, comprising 44.7 million men and 43.7 million women who lived in extreme poverty. Poverty means insufficient income, leading to lack of food, shelter, education, health-care, security, etc. Poverty persists partly because of mass …

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 …

… 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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …