… Police Acknowledge CSO’s FOI Request The Nigerian Police Force has acknowledged the receipt of a Freedom of Information request by a coalition of civil society organisations to provide details of the N1 billion allocated for the supply and installation of police transit camp buildings and rapid response squad, as …

By Amaechi Okonkwo The newly established Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC, has expressed readiness to commence immediate projects implementation to address the lingering challenges confronting hydroelectric power producing communities in Nigeria. Chairman of the commission, Joseph Ityav, gave the indication in Port Harcourt on Wednesday at the opening …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri In a bid to enhance the winning chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State at the 2023 polls and future electoral engagements, Dr Rufus Ebegba, director general, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has called for peaceful coexistence, unity and justice in the …

The Rivers State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will work in synergy with the Energy and Maritime Reporters (EMR) for enhanced reportage of its operations and the security of the vital maritime oil and gas industry including other national assets. State commandant, Aliyu Bature, …

Chairman of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone, Hon. Tamuno Kpokpo, had cause to rejoice with friends, relations and guests who came in their numbers to identify with him as he celebrated his birthday. Chairman of the event, Engr. Israel Fubara, commended the celebrant for his uncommon passion and love …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The senior special assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has hinted that the creative industries generate annual revenues of $2.25 trillion and account for 30 million jobs worldwide. He said that according to other calculations made by the United Nations Educational …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Navy on Monday said its men have arrested about 20 suspected crude oil thieves aboard a vessel, MT TIS IV, on the Akassa River, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The arrest was made on December 6, 2021. The vessel with its …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, expressed surprise over the silence by the House of Representatives over the recent oil spill experienced in Nembe Local Government Area of the state.  The massive spill, which occurred on November 5 at the OML 26 Wellhead 1 …

Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has condemned “in its entirety” the death of 12 year old Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki in Lagos State. Speaking with media men during a candlelight procession, held in honour of the deceased, president of IYC, Dcn. Peter Igbifa, lamented the ugly incident and …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Two persons, kidnapped along the stretch of the East-West road between Evwreni and Ogor communities, were recently released after their families paid the ransoms demanded.  Speaking to our correspondent after their release, one of the victims (name withheld), who is an indigene of Unenurhie community …