A coalition of youths in Bayelsa State has commended Governor Douye Diri on his administration’s achievements. The group led by the director-general of the Prosperity Youth Coalition, Mr. Doubara Kumokou, gave the commendation on Thursday during a solidarity rally to Government House, Yenagoa. Mr Kumokou, who spoke at the rally, …

By Chukwumaechi Godwin Government Secondary School Oyigbo on Saturday triumphed over six others to win the 2024 annual science quiz competition in the Senior Secondary School SS II category sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Rivers State. The 2024 contest centred on the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovating the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Chairman of Brass Local Government Area, Hon. Lucky Febo has condemned the sporadic shooting in Hununu community, Akassa, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State by the military, describing it as “unacceptable and potentially catastrophic”. The incident, our correspondent gathered, has instilled widespread panic and …

… Says ‘You Can Not Win Election in Ahoada’ By Mandy Tina Dr. Reason Onya, former Commissioner of Urban Development and Physical Planning Rivers State, has condemned the allegations made by Hope Ikiriko, the immediate past chairman of the Ahoada West Local Government Area, against the state governor, Sir Siminalayi …

… 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 …