… Transparency Groups urge NJC, CJ to Probe Rulings By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Police Commissioner in Bayelsa State, Alonyenu Francis Idu has raised concern over recent court rulings in the state granting freedom to alleged notorious kidnappers arrested and arranged in the state. According to Police Commissioner Alonyenu Francis …

By Chukwumaechi Godwin Host of the quarterly August Meeting Port Harcourt and education promoter, Kingsley Wali has warned the Nigerian government to be cautious over the growing negative cliche, ‘Education Is Scam,’ among the younger generation. He gave the warning at the second quarter of the August Meeting held in …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Reproduced herein is a draft of the article intended for Monday, July 22, 2024, before it’s “overtaken” by the Thursday, July 18, 2024, alleged attempt by political thugs to “assassinate” either or both of court-reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, and the candidate of …

The Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA), that is “in the business of celebrating those with the Midas touch in their various space,” is poised to yet again roll out the red carpet, for its sixth edition, to showcase personalities, institutions and brands “that have continued to blaze the trail with …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Phase 3 has declared that they have not decided as to whether to engage in the forthcoming National Protest scheduled to start on August 1, 2024 or not. This was contained in a press statement signed by Elaye Slaboh, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former Petroleum Minister (State), Chief Timipre Sylva, has called on youths across the country, especially those from Bayelsa State and Niger Delta to shun the planned August 1 hardship protest. Sylva, a former Bayelsa State governor, in a message at the weekend, entitled, ‘Dear Bayelsans, Proud …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A group of ex-agitators, led by Gen. Elaye Slaboh (National Chairman, 3rd Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme), on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The protesters, who were largely former militants, demanded …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has called for the upward review of funds meant for the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) considering the present economic hardship in the country. The National President of MOSIEND, …

… As Meinbutus Elders Pass Vote Of Confidence in PAP Boss By Amos Odhe Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu is appreciative of the prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta. Otuaro spoke during his separate consultative visits to …

As Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company allegedly “continues to ignore their legitimate demands,” the women of Nembe Kingdom, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have stressed intention to carry out a larger protest on the expiration of their two-week ultimatum. It would be recalled that the women had …