… Military Presence is to Safeguard Federal Assets ~ Maciver By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsans for Accountability and Good Governance (BAGG), have written to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and other security agencies over the armed invasion of Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has lauded the Federal Government’s plan to establish a Coast Guard Service, noting that it will strengthen and enhance the enforcement of maritime laws and regulations as applicable in Nigeria’s territorial and …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Environmentalists have expressed concerns over the biosafety, toxicity of dispersants used to mop up oil spills from offshore waters which support fishes and marine creature. The concerns are coming as international oil companies (IOCs) divest from onshore assets for offshore fields. Dispersants are chemicals applied to oil …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The annual 2023 harvest thanksgiving of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Unenurhie, Evwreni Archedeaconry, Ughelli Diocese (Anglican Communion) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has come and gone with a call from the vicar, Rev. Canon A.E. Onoyasakpo to the indigenous members of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Fitters Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (FISSAN) has elected new executive members to pilot the affairs of the union for the next four years. The election was held on Sunday 26, 2023 at Ayalla Hotel Conference room in Yenagoa, the bayelsa state capital during the FISSAN 2nd …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was celebration of both the rich Urhobo and Igbo culture recently as Prince Peter Emaye of Agbarha kingdom in Ughelli North LGA of Delta state happily tied the nuptial knot with his heartthrob, Miss Juliet Ngozi Ndobu in a grand style. The holy solemnization …

As parts of its contribution to societal progress and advancement of knowledge, the Cardinal Jacob Epipre Alari Theological University Incorporated has conferred various doctoral awards on some distinguished personalities that have made “profuse impact” on their chosen professions.Among those conferred with doctorate degrees in various fields were, Dr Impakaboari Waite …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Unenurhie community, in Evwreni kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday November 24, 2023 joined other communities, kingdoms, groups and individuals across the state to bid the departed mother in-law of the governor, late Mama Agnes Avwenyotoma Tagar, aged 89, farewell …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Youths in Bayelsa state in particular and Niger Delta region in general have been implored to venture into any sector of Agriculture to earn their living instead of  spending their time in chasing  white collar jobs, as participants have equally  been called upon to key into …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State Governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has expressed hope that the emerging Blue Economy will become the next economic frontier for the state since it holds great potential for wealth creation, economic growth, employment, and innovation Dr. Kiyaramo, who …