By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Traditional rulers and youth groups from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have urged the Federal Government and the multinational oil and gas companies operating in the region to release the accumulated monies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) so as to allow …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A socio-cultural group, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Bayelsa State chapter, after a stakeholders’ meeting on July 14, resolved that, “Chief Chinedu Ugwa, Chief Remigius Ekwem, Mr. Patrick Emeka Ugwu and others and have been totally excommunicated from Igbo community activities.” A communique signed by 28 Ohaneze Ndigbo …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was yet another remarkable festive period in Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as a lover of cultural and traditional activities, Mr. Oghenekohwiroro Diamond Utuedor, was conferred with the special Unugbedjor chieftaincy title of the Ohworhu cultural …

… Bayelsa to Revive 3.6m-litre Otuoke Water Scheme By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described as draconian the National Water Resources Bill before the National Assembly, saying it would have adverse effect on the predominantly maritime state if it is passed into law. Senator Diri …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri, Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu, captains of industry and literary giants were among dignitaries at the 97th birthday celebration of King Christian Otobotekere, the Amananaowei of Tombia community in Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State. At the event, …

By Paul Williams Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, has stressed the need to ensure that containers, already cleared by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), are allowed “seamless exit” from the Onne Port.  This, he pointed out, is aimed at ensuring smooth operations, as well …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri (Additional reports by Amos Okioma, Yenagoa) The great and ancient Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State recently celebrated a special cultural festival, known as ‘Ephorichiyi,’ with a call on Christians to always respect culture. The festival, according to our correspondents, …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was celebration galore at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ughelli North Local Government Area, on Wednesday as the party received Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe and others, numbering over a hundred that decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC).  Receiving Hon. Adjogbe and his …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was double celebrations recently at Ughelli main town, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as a young Urhobo philanthropist and a Ghana-based businessman, Prince Oghenerukevwe Okifo, dedicated his son, Master Oghenerukevwe Akpoviroro in the church and also opened for business …

The joy of Mohammed Hamma, an assistant comptroller of Customs and officer in charge of operations seat at Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State knew no bounds as he was honoured with an Award of Excellence by the Niger Delta Media Forum. …