By our Reporter The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Board has commended the Bayelsa State Government for its commitment to the growth and development of female football in the country. Chairperson of the NWFL, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, made the commendation when the board members paid a courtesy visit to the …

By our Reporter IPC’s Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), Lagos-Nigeria has called for the immediate release of Global Upfront’s Editor-in-Chief, Madu Onuorah who was whisked away by men of the Nigerian Police Force at about 6pm on Wednesday May 22, 2024, from his residence at Lugbe, …

By our Reporter The one-day capacity building seminar for Bayelsa referees organized by the LOC of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup, has come to an end. The seminar which was in partnership with the Bayelsa State Football Association held at the …

By our Reporter The chairman of Sagbama Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Alice Allen Tangi has approved the appointment of Comrade ThankGod Ebilamowei Oluku as the press secretary. Comrade ThankGod Ebilamowei Oluku, whose appointment took effect from May 2, 2024 is the Publisher/Editor In-Chief of the Independent Observer, a monthly …

By our Reporter Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Pa Edwin Clark, who turned 97 on Saturday. Governor Diri in a congratulatory message said for decades, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and Senator had remained a consistently frank voice on …

… As Fubara Earmarks $10m to Boost Agric Value Chain By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has said that the reason why Nigeria has witnessed minimal foreign direct investments (FDI) in the past ten years is due to …

By our Reporter The Bayelsa State Government has said it will intensify its urban renewal and development drive to modernize the state capital, Yenagoa, and quality of life of its residents. Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, deputy governor of the state, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II on his reinstatement as the 14th Emir of Kano. He said that he received the news of the reinstatement of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with …

By our Reporter Bayelsa Queens’ head coach, Domo Okara says his side will continue to improve as the ongoing Nigeria Women Premier Football League (NWFL) Super Six in Yenagoa progresses. The Prosperity Girls are currently first on the log with 7 points after three games, winning two and a draw, …

By our Reporter Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday applauded men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force for exhibiting professionalism and effective synergy with other security agencies in the discharge of their duties in the state. Senator Diri represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the …