By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged “subterranean moves” by the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and some judges in the state to procure, on behalf of the governor, some interim orders against the State House of Assembly. Chairman of the Caretaker …
Read More »Diri Re-appoints Oredipe as DG ‘New Media
‘By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Veteran broadcaster and journalist, Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, has been reappointed as director-general, New Media to the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri. According to our correspondent, the appointment is with immediate effect. Dr. Oredipe, an assistant director News with the Federal Radio Corporation of …
Read More »Odili Cancer Hospital: Explain Allegations of 97% Profit-Sharing, RIVCSO Tells Fubara
The Rivers State Civil Societies Organization (RIVCSO) has called on the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the state Commissioner for Health, Mrs Adaeze Oreh, to explain to Rivers State the true state of the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Hospital in Rumuokwuta. The call is coming against …
Read More »Ogbuagu Bags Award As ‘Quintessential Administrator’
The joy of Hon Johnson Ogbuagu knew no bounds as he was bestowed with an award as a ‘Quintessential Administrator’ by the Niger Delta Media Forum for distinguishing himself in the discharge of his responsibilities to the state and the society. Ogbuagu who is the head of Local Government Administration …
Read More »OML 30: Heritage Energy, Host Communities Settle Rift over Leases, Rents
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Delta State government has resolved the brewing crisis between Heritage Energy Limited, operators of the Oil Mineral Licence (OML) 30, and its host communities, over rents and expired leases. The state commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode, who resolved the dispute during …
Read More »Okuama: Falana Writes Army, Seeks to Meet Detained Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has written to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, asking to meet with HRM Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Falana had earlier faulted …
Read More »Bayelsa Is Potential Blue Tourism Hub ~ Diri’s Former Aide
… Applauds Proposed Ministry of Blue Economy By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of Ernest Ikoli Visitor Information Centre and immediate past senior special assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, says Bayelsa, with the longest coastline in the country, offers a wide range of opportunities …
Read More »Fake News: Between Rasheed and Oyetola and Mohammed’s Recipe
By Ehichioya Ezomon Pre-celebration on November 11, 2018, of first anniversary of the Armistice – what is known as “the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month” that ended First World War on November 11, 1918 – John Hubbel Weiss, associate professor of history at Cornell University, …
Read More »Popularity And Greatness In Diversity: The Case Of Urhobo
By Young Erhiurhoro In the world today, so many nations and people seek and attain popularity, fame, greatness and recognition through diverse means. The Urhobo as an ethnic nationality in Nigeria and her people are not exempted from these global classifications. From the Urhobo historical foundations, there were usually stories …
Read More »Evwreni PG Visits Monarch, Seeks Partnership for Unity, Progress
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The president-general of Evwreni Clan Improvement Union (ECIU), Prince Kenneth Ukpebitere, and members of his national executive committee have paid a courtesy visit to the Ovie of Evwreni Kingdom, HRM, Oghenekevwe Owin Kumane, Eruvwedede III. The visit, which was on March 29, 2024, at the …
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