An indigenous scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo, on Tuesday solicited the support of stakeholders to showcase his research findings, a potential vaccine and cure for the Coronavirus. Keniyinbo who spoke in Yenagoa said that there was need to look beyond the pharmaceutical and health sector in the developed countries for a …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The time has come for a saviour to emerge in the political landscape of this country to fully represent the interests of the oppressed in the different communities across the nation. Talking about the oppressed in this case, we mean the minorities and also those at …

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has urged local government workers to be patient as government is taking practical steps to ensure they benefit from the 30,000 new minimum wage. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend while addressing a delegation of the National Union of Local Government …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, has charged the people of Edo State, to maintain peace and orderliness before, during and after the September 19 governorship election in the state. Dr. Omobude who is also the general superintendent of …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The president general of Evwreni Clan Improvement Union, Mr. Bright Adjogbe, has reacted to insinuations by some Urhobo people on where to site the proposed Mukoro Mowoe University by the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU). In a swift reaction during a media chat with our correspondent, Mr. …

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party’s Bayelsa West Senatorial candidate, Chief Seriake Dickson, would win the October 31 by-election with ease. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend while addressing a delegation of PDP Women group from Sagbama Local …

The Niger Delta leaders and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) may be heading for showdown over the interrogation of senior management staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Notable leaders in the region, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Leaders Forum (NDLF) penultimate …

Interview with Isaac Obogbula, chairman of the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee. Introduction: There is a raging controversy over the leadership of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since 2018 with many members of the party in the state insisting there are factional …

Bayelsa State Government has reassured traders in the state of its commitment towards providing enablers that would assist them grow their businesses and contribute to the development of the local economy. The state’s Deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the assurance on Thursday when a delegation of the Etegwe/Tombia Junction …

By Joel Anekwe With the inauguration of a 7-man committee to revitalise some dormant health institutions in the state, the Rivers State government on Wednesday demonstrated its commitment to match words with action as it announced plans to revive health facilities in the state. The Implementation committee, chaired by the …