By Godwin Chukwumaechi  Bonny National Grammar School, Bonny at the weekend emerged winners at the grand finale of the secondary schools category of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) sponsored science quiz competition in Rivers State. BNGS emerged out of seven finalists at the grand finale. Enitonna High School and Niger …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi  The Environmental Rights Action has faulted the ongoing divestment by oil multinationals, warning that it would adversely affect the nation’s economy. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Chima Williams, executive director of the pro-environment group picked holes in the process, describing it as improperly done without consideration for …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, who doubled as the chairman of the National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the just concluded Osun State Governorship election arrived Yenagoa, the state capital to a rousing welcome from thousands of residents and party …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) plc has appointed Dr Benson Uwheru as its new managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Until his appointment, he was a partner at Ernst and Young, a Banking and Capital Market sector leader for West Africa. He has an …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A likely bloody clash looms between the Okpoama and Odioma communities of Brass Local Government areas of Bayelsa State over the ongoing trial census, following the issuance of eviction to indigenes of the Otokoloama fishing community by some armed youths, with the warning that they quit …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The High Court sitting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital has discharged and acquitted an Ijaw leader and former senior special assistant (SSA) to the governor, Mr. Mike Wenibowei, of N10 million fraud allegations leveled against him by a co-SSA in 2013. Barr. Kamaldeen Adekileku, who …

Non-governmental organization, Social Development Integrated Centre (Social Action), has applauded the various groups from the Niger Delta region “that have continued to demand accountability and transparency from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),” noting that this is indeed instrumental in the call for an effective and efficient commission. Social Action’s …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A renowned and vibrant socio-cultural organization, Urhobo Progressive Ambassadors (UPA), recently presented an Award of Excellence to the former executive director, Projects, of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Chief Dr. Samuel Adjogbe popularly called ‘Oyivwin of Africa’. The event, which held recently at …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa An entrepreneur cum innovator, Azibaola Roberts, has commenced another round of enlightenment campaign against deforestation and environmental degradation of the Niger Delta rain forests. Roberts, applauded for recently receiving an award of Innovator of the Year from the Vanguard Newspapers for his invention of an electric car, as well …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The flag officer commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas has again given assurance that the Nigerian navy will continue to do everything possible to make sure that it protects national assets. Speaking on Thursday when the leadership of Federated Correspondent’s Chapel of Nigeria Union …