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By Joel Anekwe Mr Auwal Mohammed, the Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area II Command Onne, has said that operations of the command has been fully automated to ensure maximum 48-hour clearing of cargoes Mohammed, who made this declaration on Wednesday, said that the only thing causing delays beyond …

… Seeks Life Jail for Rapists The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed into law the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill, VAPP. The bill was passed into law on Wednesday after the third reading by the House and a consequent voice vote. In his remarks after the passage of …

By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere Chief Dr. Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, an illustrious son of Kalabari land, a detribalized Nigerian and an accomplished citizen of the world whose life of selfless service was second to none. Born on 22 May 1930 in the ancient city of Abonnema, to parents of ordinary …

Bayelsa State Government on Tuesday lent its voice in support of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the issue of deregistering political parties that fail to fulfill the provisions of the Electoral Act and Constitution of the country. The state’s deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made this known when …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan at the weekend advised Bayelsa leaders to make sure that they settle every difference that may arise from election matters instead of going to the courts after elections. Jonathan was speaking in Yenagoa during a dinner to mark the one year anniversary of Governor Douye Diri.The …

Amidst rumoured calls from some quarters for fresh polls, following the 2019 botched election into the leadership of the apex socio-political body of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), some leading candidates have vowed to reject such moves.  The candidates for the post of president-general, Professor Benjamin …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of Bauchi, Akwa Ibom and Oyo states were among the galaxy of dignitaries that attended the special victory thanksgiving of the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, in Yenagoa on Saturday.  The event held at the 15,000-seater Ecumenical …

By Tunde Uchegbuo The vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Professor Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, has said that the institution would become a mega university before he leaves office this year.  Speaking recently at a forum with staff of the university, the vice chancellor unveiled plans for more …

By Joel Anekwe Convener of the Unity House Foundation, UHF, and  chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Kingsley Wenenda Wali, has blamed the intractable crisis within the state chapter on the ego and selfish interest of major leaders of the party. He also noted the absence …

Women from the Epie/Atissa communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against the alleged menace of herdsmen. The women waving leaves at the Tombia Roundabout, Etegwe axis of Yenagoa, also barricaded the ever busy Mbiama – Yenagoa road, which is the major …