By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Evwreni Ward, who is also a respected youth leader in Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Diamond Friday aka ‘Ogbo’, has called for unity among APC faithful in Evwreni Ward. …
Read More »Diri to Declare Holiday to Honour Bayelsa Queens, Bayelsa United
Bayelsa State Government is to declare a public holiday in honour of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa United following their emergence as champions of the Men and Women’s competitions of the 2021 AITEO Cup. Governor Douye Diri made this known when he visited players and officials of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa …
Read More »… Gets New Commissioner of Police
The Bayelsa State Police Command has informed “the general public and well- meaning individuals in the state that a new commissioner of Police has been posted to the command.” According to the statement, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng, took over as helmsman of the command on today 9th August 2021, following …
Read More »Voters Registration Shouldn’t Be Politicized By Politicians, Parties ~ Community Leader
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A community leader in Unenurhie community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Evang Isaac Oriodofe, who is vice president general of the community, has once again gave a stern warning to politicians and those in the corridors of power in the country to …
Read More »Disability Doesn’t Affect My Abilities, Talents ~ Rugba
… Seeks Govt Support By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A physically challenged young man in his thirties, Mr. Oghenerugba Okreghe aka ‘Abara Jesus’ from Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, who is highly and naturally endowed, has said that, disability doesn’t affect his abilities and …
Read More »Residents Flee Homes as Erosion Sweeps Houses in Obogoro, Bayelsa
Five buildings and other property in Obogoro Town in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been submerged into the Ikoli River following a landslide arising from coastal erosion. The incident which took place late Saturday night to the early hours of Sunday displaced several persons with scores of …
Read More »Delta 2023: Political Vanguard Backs Okowa on Choice of Successor
Members of a political association under the aegis of Delta Political Vanguard (DPV) has reiterated their commitment to support whoever Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, picks as governor for the 2023 Delta State governorship election. The group which made their stand known while addressing party loyalists in Koko town, Warri …
Read More »Uwheru Ends Ikenike ‘Stilt Dance’ Festival, Urges Govt Support
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The age-long cultural stilt dance of the ancient Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was recently revived and celebrated among the people with much enthusiasm and vigour. The festival which drew together sons and daughters of the kingdom and cultural …
Read More »Resign or Be Sacked, Diri Warns Appointees Over Early Politicking
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has cautioned his appointees against early politicking ahead of the 2023 elections, adding that he would not hesitate to sack any of them found wanting. Speaking before commencement of the weekly state Executive Council meeting in Government House on Wednesday, Governor Diri frowned at …
Read More »We Met to Sensitize Members on Our Cooperatives, Peace in Niger Delta ~ Tonye Bobo
The leader and chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Program, ex-agitators (Third phase), Tonye Bobo, said the group convened a meeting last week in Yenagoa to brainstorm on thorny issues on Niger Delta, and also to sensitize Third phase members on the need to key into the proposed cooperatives the Interim administrator …
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