By Amos Odeh,Yenagoa Tricycles operators under the aegis of Bayelsa Indigenous Tricycle Riders Association, (BITRA), have protested what they alleged are plans to stop them from selling their own tickets like other tricycle groups in the state. Chairman of the tricycle operators’ association, Comrade Okoli Afori, who spoke through their public relations …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Unenurhie in Evwreni Archdeaconary in Ughelli Diocese, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State recently ended her annual harvest thanksgivings with prayers for peace, progress and development of the church and the entire Unenurhie community.  In a sermon during …

Prominent Kalabari chief and paramount head, Boko Group of Houses, Idama/Ekulama Community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, Sir Chief Kuku Goddey Monday, recently exchanged marital vow with Ibiso Black Duke at St. Mathias African Church, Diobu, Port Harcourt. The wedding, which attracted crème de-la-creme of the society, was …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Two non-governmental organisations, Prince Oghenerukevwe Okifo Foundation (POOF), Edirin Goru, and Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), Agbarha-Otor chapter, recently conducted free medical check-up/treatment for indigenes and residents of Agbarha-Otor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The NGOs noted that the …

… Urges Abia Government to Make Report Public   Following the coming to light of the Lagos State EndSARS panel reports, officially known as the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS-Related Abuses and Other Matters, the Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a …

By Amaechi Okonkwo The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has endorsed Jubilee syringe, noting that it meets the highest international standards. The endorsement took place at the 94th annual conference of the society which held in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The conference focused on how patronage of homemade …

By Amaechi Okonkwo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, has said that it is galvanising littoral states and other partners to embark on pursuit of the nation’s development of its Blue Economy.  The move according to Ubong Essien, special assistant to Dr Bashir Jamoh, director general, NIMASA is expected to …

By Amaechi Okonkwo  The All Progressives Congress, APC,faction loyal to Sen. Magnus Abe, has committed itself to raise at least 50, 000 supporters in Rivers State for the presidential ambition of former Lagos State governor, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is as the party, at the weekend in Port Harcourt, …

Following the intervention of the senior special assistant (SSA) to the governor on tourism, Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, an earlier planned street protest by Bayelsa-based musical artistes over alleged non-inclusion at the state sponsored official annual thanksgiving day event has been called off.  Bayelsa performing artistes, under the auspices of the …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has called on the youths to support the fight against oil bunkering, illegal refining and other unwholesome activities that impact negatively on oil production and revenue accruing to the state. The deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call at a meeting …