Olorogun David Edevbie received a massive boost in his bid to govern Delta State when the Anioma Congress, the supreme socio-cultural body of Delta North, hosted him, Thursday afternoon, in Asaba. The event which held at the palace of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Chike Edozien, had in attendance over …
Read More »Nigeria, Ghana to Strengthen Relations on Biosafety Regulation
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A delegation from the Ghana Biosafety Management Authority has paid a visit to its counterpart in Nigeria, the National Biosafety Management Agency, with a view to understudy the agency’s success story in the regulation of biosafety in the country. The visit was also part of …
Read More »2023: DRM Joins Call on Amaechi to Run for President
A non-governmental organization with its headquarters in Rivers State capital, Dioga Renaissance Movement (DRM), has joined the growing number of groups and individuals urging the minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to run for president in 2023 elections. The group, with its headquarters in Rivers State capital, rose …
Read More »Bayelsa Governor Charges Accountants on ‘Proper Reporting’
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged accounting professionals on proper financial reporting to enhance governance and financial policies in the country. Governor Diri gave the charge on Tuesday while declaring open the 2nd session of the Mandatory Continuing Profession Development (MCPD) Programme organized by …
Read More »Why North, Atiku Deserve PDP’s Presidential Ticket ~ Alamieyesiegha
By Aleruchi Nice Tobouleyafa Alamieyesiegha The clamour for the much acclaimed shift in power, that is rotation among regions as to which produces the next occupant of Aso Rock Villa Abuja, Nigeria’s presidential seat, has been so much talked about by Nigerians without a fair share of understanding of what …
Read More »Riverine Communities will Be Integral Focus of My Administration ~ Edevbie
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Olorogun David Edevbie has reiterated his determination to focus on fast-tracking infrastructural development of riverine communities in Delta State if elected governor, adding that he will place high premium on the development of these communities because they are an integral part of where the wealth of …
Read More »Pastor Kumuyi Says Diri Administration, Making Steady Progress
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Renowned gospel preacher and general superintendent of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has given thumbs up to the Bayelsa State Government for expanding the frontiers of development regardless of the current harsh economic realities. Pastor Kumuyi stated this on Wednesday while speaking with …
Read More »Nembe Field Blast Cuts Oil Export by 25,000bpd As Spill Pollutes Waters ~ Eni
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Eni, parent company of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) on Monday said a blast at its facility in Nembe has cut oil export from its Brass Export terminal by some 25,000 barrels per day. The oil company said that the incident was the second attack in …
Read More »Three Feared Dead as ‘Herdsmen’ Attack Delta Community
By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Ohoror community in Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North LGA of Delta state was again thrown into dread and fear as three young men in the community sustained various degrees of bullet wound from an attack from alleged herdsmen that have reportedly been terrorizing the community …
Read More »Residents Report Fresh Oil Leak from Aiteo’s OML 29 in Nembe, Bayelsa
By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Barely four months after the November 5, 2021 oil spill at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29, in Nembe, Bayelsa State, a fresh leak has been reported by residents. OML 29, which includes the 97 kilometer Nembe Creek Trunk Line connecting oilfields to the Bonny Export Terminal, …
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