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By Ehichioya Ezomon The saying, “Be careful what you wish for,” may haunt former Vice President Atiku Abubakar going forward from the ashes of the 10-day #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest that rocked and racked parts of Nigeria between August 1 and 10, 2024.  The presidential candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic …

… as 80 Women test Positive to Benzene in Otuabagi Community By Kelechi Nwaucha Women from communities in the Niger Delta have dragged international oil companies, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Total E&P and Agip Oil Company, before an Environmental Tribunal, sitting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has called on the Federal Government to establish a liquified natural gas terminal in the state to optimize economic benefits accruing from the gas sub-sector of the country’s petroleum industry. The state’s deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call when the …

… Hails NCDMB’s strides in Local Content Development Amidst the clamour for good governance and reduction in the cost of living in the country, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo has expressed the Federal Government’s firm determination to advance the nation’s gas resources as the …

…. Arrest Trucks Ladened with Stolen Crude in Delta By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Army, 6 Division, Port Harcourt has announced that its troops uncovered massive dumps, where illegally refined products, totaling over 200, 000 litres, were stored across various locations in Bayelsa and Rivers states. Acting Deputy …

… Urges Restraint on Use of Lethal Force by Police, Army Former deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the unconditional release of all hunger protesters detained by the police and other security forces. In a statement …

By Amos Odhe Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed happiness over the peaceful nature of the ongoing protests in Osun State as he assured the protesting groups of his commitment to continuous delivery of good governance. Expressing delight at the “incredible level of patriotism” exhibited by the arrangers, the state governor …

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, …

… 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 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 …