By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Wife of Bayelsa State Governor, Dr Gloria Diri, says collaborative commitment by all and sundry is needed to stem the tide of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in order to foster a safer, secure, equitable and peaceful society.Dr Gloria Diri stated this when her Foundation, Gloria Diri …

By Odie Ramon, Yenagoa The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa Chapter, on Thursday constituted a four-man Electoral Committee, SWANECO with a charge to ensure peaceful election next year. The Eleco was formed during its congress held at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre in Yenagoa on Thursday. The four-man elective …

… Alleges ‘Special Promotion to Selective Personnel’ By Amos OdheA group known as the True Nigerians for Transparency and Good Governance (TNTGG), has cautioned the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, against “acts that will further prune the confidence of personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),” warning that “abnormal …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The 12th Practical Nigerian Content Forum 2023 got underway last Tuesday at the Nigerian Content Towers, Yenagoa, with the executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote declaring that the agency has completed 83 percent of the 96 initiatives …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the people of Ikebiri Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Constituency 4, Ward 3, for their show of maturity and peaceful conduct in the face of unprovoked threats to lives and properties during the November 11 gubernatorial election …

By Young Erhiurhoro The above topic is very timely and important for leaders of communities in the entire Niger-Delta region. Autocratic leadership is never receptive or acceptable to the subjects or indigenes of the community. It’s never acceptable to any right-thinking person in the community.  This is the major reason …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The national treasurer of the Presidential Amnesty Program, third phase, general Victor Occasion, and the adviser to the national chairman of the third phase, general Princewill Kotingo, have called on President Ahmed Tinubu to reappoint Major General Tariye Barry Ndiomu as the substantive coordinator of the Amnesty Program, …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Many Nigerians agreed – and had hoped – that the amended Electoral Act 2022 would be a game changer in terms of its dynamism and innovation to cure obvious lapses in the electoral system, and ensure credibility and transparency of elections. But as shown in the process, …

… Offers to Host International Summit on River Conservation By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, took his campaign against the threats of ocean surge, coastal erosion, environmental pollution and their related impacts to the global stage. Speaking during the United Nations Convention for …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As part of efforts to strengthen the relationship among traditional rulers in the country, the Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, HRM Alhaji Nuhu Ahmed Bamalli has paid a visit to Ogurimerime Ukori 1, HRM Mike Omeru, the Ovie of Agbon kingdom at his palace in Otorho-Agbon, headquarters …