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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A 22-year old man, identified as Godwin from the Elebele Community of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has stabbed his mother to death following alleged failed attempts to use her for ritual purposes. The alleged killer-son, according to community sources, returned to the community …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Chief Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State on Monday inaugurated a 9-man committee to investigate issues surrounding the arson attack on the party secretariat along PH-Aba expressway in the early hours of October 5, 2024. The inauguration of …

… Say NDDC’s Water Project to Tackle Waterborne Diseases By Amos Okioma Niger Delta ex-agitators and civil society groups have reeled out the benefits of the solar streetlights initiated by the Dr Samuel Ogbuku-led Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) saying they have reduced criminality in the nine states of the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Foreign scouts from Finland, Lithuania, Malta, Turkey and Norway have hailed the Bayelsa State Government for its commitment to the discovery and development of budding football talents across the state. The scouts made the commendation, while exchanging views with sports writers at the end of the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Lagos branch of the Niger Delta youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to “continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure and legacy.” The group anchored their endorsement on the detribalized nature of Seyi Tinubu …

… Urges President Tinubu to ‘Sustain PINL’s Pipeline Surveillance Contract’ By Kelechi Nwaucha Following a spike in Nigeria’s crude oil production, the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended pipeline surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), and the Nigerian Military …

By Nelson Chukwudi The administration of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, commenced on May 29, 2023, after the symbolic swearing-in ceremonies at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. From that day, Governor Fubara hit the ground running to provide Rivers people strong, focused, purposeful and responsible leadership, prioritising …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Former Caretaker Committee chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha, has been elected chairman of the party. The congress which was held on Saturday despite a court order stopping the congresses of the party in Rivers State saw Okocha …

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on Wednesday paid a visit to the Christmas Park in Uyo to assess the level of work done in preparation for the highly anticipated ‘2024 Christmas Unplugged 2.0’ festivities.  The governor who was accompanied by his deputy, Senator (Dr) Akon Eyakenyi, …

… Seeks Police, Gov Diri’s Intervention By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Mrs Edith C. Thomas, wife of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Charles Kurubo, has cried out over the alleged forcefully abduction of her husband last week by armed men in Bayelsa State. According to her, her …