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The mediatory meeting at the instance of the Bayelsa State Government, between the governing council of the Niger Delta University, NDU, and students’ representatives on Wednesday has restored normalcy to the state owned university. It will be recalled that until Wednesday, students of the university had been protesting against the …

The Bayelsa State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and other Related Offences has submitted its final report, awarding a total of N21 billion to victims of extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the police and other security operatives. Chairman of the panel, Justice Young Ogola (retd), disclosed this while submitting …

The Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma has been shut down as a result of protest embarked upon by students over uniforms and closing of school fees portal. The state commissioner for Education, Dr Gentle Emelah, however said government had intervened on the lingering issues. As at the time of …

Niger Delta youths, under the ageis of ‘36 Youths Coalition for Yahaya Bello 2023 Presidency,’ have said that “the evil elements waiting for the breakup of Nigeria will certainly be disappointed,” adding that the country will remain strong and more united. Head of the youths’ coalition, Ambassador Timiseleipre Job Desmond, …

… Advises Akpabio on ‘NDDC Board Delay’ By Amos Odhe, Asaba Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, has again challenged Niger Delta militants to a paradigm shift from the trending use of threats and violence in agitations for a better Niger Delta and Nigeria. Otuaro, who chairs the …

By Joel Anekwe With the flag off of the construction of the Trans-Kalabari road project on Thursday, the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, began the move to connect some six Riverine communities in Degema Local Government Area of the state. The first phase of the road project will see the …

Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to the Federal Government to implement Monday’s Abuja Federal High Court judgement ordering the payment of $951 million as shortfall in oil derivation revenue due to the state. Governor Diri made the appeal in his first public reaction to the judgement on …

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly Thursday rendered a fresh account of its stewardship. Speaking during the press briefing organized to commemorate the third session of the 6th state Assembly, the member representing Ekeremor constituency one and chairman, House committee on Information and Orientation, Hon Tare Porri, said that a …

By Ebube Egbufor Former executive director, Marine and Operations at the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Sokonte Davies, has thrown his weight behind those rooting for the minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, to run for president in 2023, noting that he will not disappoint Nigerians if given …

… Urges Govt to Attend to Residents’ Health Needs By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has called on the state government to give full attention to the health needs of residents as the community completes a part of …