By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the people of Ikebiri Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Constituency 4, Ward 3, for their show of maturity and peaceful conduct in the face of unprovoked threats to lives and properties during the November 11 gubernatorial election …

By Young Erhiurhoro The above topic is very timely and important for leaders of communities in the entire Niger-Delta region. Autocratic leadership is never receptive or acceptable to the subjects or indigenes of the community. It’s never acceptable to any right-thinking person in the community.  This is the major reason …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The national treasurer of the Presidential Amnesty Program, third phase, general Victor Occasion, and the adviser to the national chairman of the third phase, general Princewill Kotingo, have called on President Ahmed Tinubu to reappoint Major General Tariye Barry Ndiomu as the substantive coordinator of the Amnesty Program, …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Many Nigerians agreed – and had hoped – that the amended Electoral Act 2022 would be a game changer in terms of its dynamism and innovation to cure obvious lapses in the electoral system, and ensure credibility and transparency of elections. But as shown in the process, …

… Offers to Host International Summit on River Conservation By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, took his campaign against the threats of ocean surge, coastal erosion, environmental pollution and their related impacts to the global stage. Speaking during the United Nations Convention for …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As part of efforts to strengthen the relationship among traditional rulers in the country, the Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, HRM Alhaji Nuhu Ahmed Bamalli has paid a visit to Ogurimerime Ukori 1, HRM Mike Omeru, the Ovie of Agbon kingdom at his palace in Otorho-Agbon, headquarters …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The head of Department Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Professor Christian Elendu, has commended Hannah Reuben after she broke a 50-year-old record at 36th World Military Wrestling Championship. Professor Elendu, “on behalf of the vice chancellor, dean and the entire …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated the need for IIjaw leaders to promote education and the cultural heritage of their ethnic nation. Givernor Diri stated this at the weekend during a funeral programme in honour of the departed Amananaowei of Ebedebiri Community, His Royal …

… Seek Increase in Beneficiaries’ Stipends from N65,000 to N100,000 By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Movement for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND) has faulted calls for an increase in the budgetary allocation to contractors of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). According to the group, instead of an “unfounded …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa An Environmental right activist, Comrade Alagoa Moris, has revealed reasons why he embarked on massive campaign for the re-election of Senator Douye Diri for a second term. Comrade Alagoa Moris who was appointed as Technical Adviser on Environment 1 to Governor Douye Diri, said he was given …