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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has called for the upward review of funds meant for the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) considering the present economic hardship in the country. The National President of MOSIEND, …

… As Meinbutus Elders Pass Vote Of Confidence in PAP Boss By Amos Odhe Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu is appreciative of the prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta. Otuaro spoke during his separate consultative visits to …

By Chukwumaechi Godwin The government of Rivers State has expressed readiness to model its secondary schools’ boarding system after that of Nigerian Navy schools with the aim of producing disciplined leaders. State Commissioner for Education, Ovy Chinedum Chukwuma, who announced this at the 2024 graduation and passing out parade at …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 poll in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, as a needless distraction. In his reaction shortly after the Appeal Court …

… As MVP Sports Selects 18 Players for U17 Tournament in Portugal By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A week after the completion of the 5th Governor Diri International Scouting Program/Coaching Clinic, organizers of the exercise have announced the selection of eighteen young players for camping in Lagos. Director General of the …

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the recent Supreme Court ruling, granting financial autonomy to local governments, as a welcome development and relief to state governments. He however expressed concern over its effective implementation and the ability of local councils to handle their financial responsibilities. Governor Eno …

… Denies ‘Abandoning Iwo-Osogbo Road’ By Amos Odhe Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the sanctity of Oluwo of Iwoland as the consenting authority over the three local governments constituting Iwo zone, under the Iwo Traditional Council. This was as he restated his administration’s readiness to complete the Iwo-Osogbo road project. …

Following the 2024 flood warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the Bayelsa State Government has directed its agency for flood and erosion control to begin the process of identifying more higher grounds for flood relief camps across the state. The state government also asked the directorate to identify …

Natural Justice Nigeria, the Nigerian arm of the Pan African Civil Society Group, has expressed concerned over what it described as “the repeated and persistent oil spills along the Trans Niger pipeline, particularly the section that bifurcates Bodo community, in Gokana Local Government Area.” In a release signed by its …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  In the second and last installment of this header – the first part on Monday, July 1, 2024, having dealt with the High Chief Francis Inegbeniki’s angle to the instant issue of “suitability” of Senator Monday Okpebholo for Governor of Edo State – I plead to recall …