… Seek ‘Inclusion in Empowerment Program’  By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Niger Delta ex-militants, under the aegis of the third phase of the Presidential Amnesty Program, have commended the PAP office, especially the interim administrator, Col Milland Dixon Dikio rtd, for introducing “sensitive policies and innovations which the delegates have keyed into.” …

The build-up to the ‘Afrozons Dubai SoundOff,’ holding in March, 2022 is gaining momentum, as Dubai’s Department for Economy and Tourism (DET), formerly known as Dubai Tourism, unveils, International Afrobeat superstar, D’banj, as the official Afrobeat artist of the AfroZons Dubai Soundoff. D’banj who has received numerous international awards like …

Fuel Scarcity Could Mean Price Hike, FENRAD Cautions FG, NNPC Following the recent scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as ‘fuel,’ the Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a pro-democracy, human and environmental rights advocacy group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Two-time commissioner and frontline governorship aspirant in Delta State for 2023, Olorogun Barrister Fred Majemite, has commiserated with the people of Ughelli North Local Government Area over the death of Hon. Lawance Agbatutu, the LGA’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman. Majemite in a statement on …

By Amaechi Okonkwo As the world begins the 16 days of activism on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women in Nigeria have been urged to break the culture of silence and embrace a strong campaign against the global menace of violence against them. Pastor Ngozi O. Odukwe-Ighoseube, a legal …

By Ebubu Egbufor The Nigerian Navy and other security outfits have been urged to beef up security at Eastern ports to encourage importers to bring in their vessels and cargoes to the ports. Managing Director of Ports and Terminal Operators Nigeria Limited, PTOL, Mr. Jose Lok, made the appeal while …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The winner of the 5th edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) annual Undergraduate Essay Competition, Enomfon Akpan, a 200 level student of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has been awarded a star prize of N1 million with a brand new …

By Our Correspondents The national coordinator of Ijaw Mandate Group, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, has reportedly escaped assassination attempt by unknown gunmen at his residence in Iwhrekpokpor, Ughelli North Local Area of Delta State.  The assassination attempt is coming days after the leadership of the Ijaw group endorsed Delta Central Senatorial …

… As Renew Entertainment kick-starts Ogbia Traditional Wrestling Festival in Otueke By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The chief of staff to the Bayelsa State governor, Chief Benson Agadaga, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the icon of modern democracy. This, Agadaga, a former school mate to GEJ, said while speaking …