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The Bayelsa State High Court on Tuesday dismissed reports of delaying trial of suspects, restarting its commitment to speedy dispensation of justice. The court dismissed reports that the trial of 15 domestic staff of former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, facing trial for burglary and theft of jewelry, was being …

By Bethel Toby The Federal Government of Nigeria has facilitated the signing of a $3.5 billion agreement between the BFI Group and China National Chemical Engineering Corporation (CNCEC) to revive the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. Our correspondent gathered that the signing of …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has said that an Appropriation Bill for 2025 is being articulated to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure. He also said that the anticipated budget will cater to …

By Young E. Freeborn Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Tuesday, advocated free treatment programmes for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS patients in the country. Speaking during a visit to Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, she highlighted the impact of HIV/AIDS, …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Communities along the Bayelsa section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), have commended surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), for its approach to the protection of the pipeline in their area. They rated the pipeline surveillance company ‘A’ for adequately engaging communities and other relevant stakeholders …

By Ehichioya Ezomon To say ‘I’m sorry’ takes a deep, sober introspection of one’s past and present station in life; the burden one carries on their shoulders and head; doing away with the righteous indignation of ‘I did no wrong’; abandoning one’s ego, and summoning the will power and courage …

… As Rivers Administrator Lauds Army on Protection of Oil, Gas Facilities By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, has have tasked men and officers of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, on continued protection of the nation’s territorial integrity and critical infrastructure, …

… Says No Plot to Ignite Crisis in Bayelsa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South zonal secretary, George Turnah, has dismissed the security concerns raised by Governor Douye Diri over a proposed mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to …

… Says Ijaw Nation, not in Conflict with FG By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and instead set up a committee to reconcile the different parties …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has said the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State deserves to produce a governor in the state. Senator Okpebholo made this known during the 67th anniversary of Ayakoro Annual Festival, EYAL OBEYIN …