By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As part of the Easter celebrations, the Bayelsa State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, has taken proactive measures to ensure “social harmony and security stability of all residents.” According to a statement from the command, the commissioner of Police “has deployed …
Read More »TotalEnergies Celebrates 100 Years of Operations, Resolute on ‘Affordable Energy’
….says 21st century will be clearly electricBy Mandy Tina TotalEnergies has promised to remain as one of the most dynamic solar and wind power developers in the world. The company with over one hundred thousand (100,000) employees in 120 countries worldwide, made this known in a press statement while celebrating …
Read More »Uzugbani Demands Apology over Echendu’s ‘Insult to Ekpeye Nation’
The apex socio-cultural organization Ekpeye, Uzugbani Ekpeye, has frowned at what it described as “a public ridicule” and an insult on the ethnic nation by the founder of Lord Echendu Foundation, Mr Ndubuisi Echendu. In a release signed its publicity secretary, Comrade Ogboka Chris Umeda, Uzugbani Ekpeye said it’s attention …
Read More »Delta University’s 105th Inaugural Lecture Calls for Protection of Indigenous Languages
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The 105th Inaugural lecture of the Delta State University, Abraka in Ethiope East LGA was held on Thursday March 28, 2024 with a call on the Federal Government and Nigerians to protect their indigenous languages from gradual extinction. Delivering the university’s 105th Inaugural lecture titled, …
Read More »Ogu Kingdom agog for Minabere, New Chiefs
The ancient Ogu kingdom was agog last week as dignitaries from all walks of life witnessed a colourful chieftaincy ceremony adorned with all the trappings of pageantry. The event proper kick off at the Town Square with the installation of three chiefs, among whom is Sir Isaac Minabere of the …
Read More »Prosperity Cup Boss Rejoices with Ayawei, Akpe, Others on Appointments
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe, has welcomed the appointments of Prof Ayawei as the secretary to State Government, Dr, Peter Akpe, chief of sttaff, Mr Iroro Komonibo as deputy chief of …
Read More »Man Abducts, Defiles 13-Yr Old in Rivers
By Mandy Tina A man, identified as Prince aka Don P, who is in his mid-twenties, allegedly abducted a thirteen year old girl for two days and repeatedly defiled her at Ogbogoro in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The mother of the 13 year old girl who simply …
Read More »Boyloaf, Symbol of Peace, Nation Building ~ Niger Delta Elders, Youths
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Elders and youths in the Niger Delta, who are part of various peace advocacy groups, have showered encomium on the foremost ex-agitator, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as ‘Boyloaf’ as he marked his birthday. According to the elders and youths, the contributions of General Boyloaf in …
Read More »Diri Tasks New SSG on Performance
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly appointed secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, to bring to bear his wealth of experience and knowledge in order to achieve his administration’s goals. Senator Diri gave the charge on Thursday shortly …
Read More »Igbe Orhe-Ofuafo Oghene Ends Annual Festival, Seeks Religious Tolerance
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The annual Igbe festival of the Igbe Orhe-Ofuafo Oghene Healing Home Inc., in Unenurhie town, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has come and gone with multiple testimonies from adherents, and the preaching of religious tolerance to all religious sects in Nigeria. The …
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