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 …

Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Authorities of the Nigerian Police have reacted to the​ viral video showing the kidnapped Hon. Mike Ogiasa, cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, pleading for ransom to be paid to his abductors for his release The video, which was released by unknown persons, showed the abducted Hon. …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The sixth edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Annual National Undergraduate Essay competition is slated to officially commence nationwide on 18th July 2022.  In a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, Mr. Eyinimi Omorozi, CEO of Mahogany 21st Century Concepts Limited, consultants …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A non-governmental organization in Delta State, Think Global Initiative (TGI), have recently presented a public talk at Omavovwe Secondary School, Omavovwe-Agbarha in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State with a call on students and staff of the school to say no to violence …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was moment of dining and wining at Ughelli, the headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as family members, friends, business associates and guests gathered together to celebrate the birthday bash of Master Great Fidelis Apare in grand style. The event …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The commissioner in charge of Bayelsa State Police Command, Ben Nebolisa Okolo, has presented cheques worth N24, 295,062 million to the families of eight personnel of the command who died in active service. Police Commissioner, Ben Nebolisa Okolo, who presented the money​ to the next of …