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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Property developers in Ughelli, particularly Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have spoken against the daily rise in cost of the so-called ‘white sand’ used in home construction. According to the developers in Ughelli main town, “a trip (truck-load) of sand is now …

By Young E. Freeborn, Asaba Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged Nigerians to shun inflammatory remarks and divisive tendencies for the sustainable peace, unity and development of the nation in line with the heroic sacrifices of the country’s fallen heroes and legionnaires. He gave the charge at …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that it is more rewarding to celebrate the military and members of the security agencies for their contributions and sacrifices while they are alive, and not just when they are dead. He spoke at the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration’s urban renewal programme will transform Yenagoa, the state capital, into a modern city. Senator Diri stated this against the backdrop of the recent relocation of inter-state commercial transporters to the new state-owned transport terminal at …

By David Oguzierem The political battle between Nasir El-Rufai and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a confrontation of seismic proportions, one that has sent shockwaves through political space. This war, long predicted by astute observers, has exposed the deep fissures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and threatens to …

By Polycarp Nwaeke As the political crisis in Rivers State lingers, the Chairman of APC Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha says as an elder statesman and a father figure, Dr. Peter Odili should seek to reconcile his warring children, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Chief Nyesom Wike instead of stoking the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament (also known as the “Prosperity Cup”), have announced that season seven will kick off in February 2025 across the state. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of the tournament, Mr. Ono …

Former Secretary General of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Comrade Jude Gbaboyor has petitioned the management of the Arise Television to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over alleged false claims that Nigeria has recorded two million barrel per day in crude oil production. According …

… As Dickson, Others Call for Political Unity in Bayelsa West The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has again stressed the need for government at all levels, the private sector and other development partners to invest more in developing human resources in the country. This was just …

The Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has toured fuel stations in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, to monitor the availability of petroleum products. Lokpobiri arrived at the Bayelsa State International Airport, Amassoma, at about 11.30 a.m. and headed straight to the Rain Oil Filling station at …