By Ukandi Christopher Publishers and journalists in the Niger Delta region have been called upon to bring to the fore development issue confronting the region in their reportage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Dr. Monday Ashibogwu, speaking on ‘Media Intervention and Engagement and Strategies,’ during a parley held for …
Read More »Supreme Court Ruling: Litigants Not My Enemies ~ Diri
Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again extended a hand of fellowship to those that filed petitions in court against his election. Governor Diri in his reaction to Wednesday’s ruling of the Supreme Court, which dismissed the last batch of cases against him and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, …
Read More »OML 30: Youths Ask FG to Withdraw Heritage Oil’s License
Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Aggrieved youths from oil producing communities hosting the OML 30 oil field in Delta State have asked the Federal Government to withdraw the Oil Mining Licence (OML) issued to Heritage Oil Services Ltd. The youths who spoke to our correspondent at different fora in their various communities …
Read More »Runsewe Commends Ogun Gov, Dapo Abiodun, on ‘Adire Economy’
The director general of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, says he has found a soul mate in Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on the strategic campaign to promote indigenous fabrics as national dress code, thus showcasing Nigeria’s iconic cultural heritage. Otunba Runsewe who is …
Read More »Nembe Killings: Diri Directs Immediate Employment for Relations of Victims, Injured
Victims of the November 13, 2019 dastardly attack on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members and supporters in Ogbolomabiri-Nembe had cause to smile on Thursday night as the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, announced immediate employment for the survivors and relations of those that lost their lives. The governor also …
Read More »#EndSARS Protests: What Nigerian Youths Need to Become Leaders of Today
By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The year 2020 is truly a year of change and restructuring across the globe, especially among the black race. This change is in both positive and negative contending forces. For instance, the Covid-19 pandemic that is ravaging the entire world today is unexpected and unplanned for …
Read More »Lander Brothers Anchorage: FTAN Lauds Okowa’s Deal with Abuja Boat Club
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) in Delta State has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over his deal with the Abuja Boat Club to upgrade and revitalise the Lander Brothers Anchorage, a historical monument which flanks the of bank River Niger in Asaba, the state capital. Reacting to a …
Read More »BBN: Bayelsa is Proud of You, Diri to Nengi
… Appoints Housemates as SSAs Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, told second runner-up of the Big Brother Naija Lockdown, Miss Nengi Rebecca Hampson, that the state was proud of her performance and conduct in the recently concluded reality show. Governor Diri spoke in Government House, Yenagoa, when …
Read More »POCACOV Kicks off Community Peace Building Programme
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), an initiative of the Nigeria Police Force under IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has commenced its community peace building programme, with its stakeholders drawn from members of the community across the country. This was disclosed to newsmen after the virtual meeting with POCACOV’s …
Read More »Esegba Collated Archdeacon in Western Izon Diocese
By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Ven. Charles Oghenevweta Esegba, an indigene of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was among the twenty archdeacons collated by His Lordship, Rt. Revd. Edafe B. Emamezi, the bishop of Western Izon Diocese in a Holy Communion collation service held on …
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