A socio-cultural group, known as the Crusaders for Niger Delta Community Development (CNDCD), has described attacks on the CEO/Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, as baseless and unnecessary distractions. CNDCD, in a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa on Tuesday by its National Coordinator, …
Read More »Diri Swears in 15 New Permanent Secretaries
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged new permanent secretaries in the state to perform their duties with utmost integrity and accountability in the ministries they are assigned. Senator Diri gave the charge on Tuesday during the swearing-in of 15 permanent secretaries inside …
Read More »NUJ Bayelsa Felicitates ex-President Jonathan on 67th Birthday
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. A statement by Chairman of the NUJ Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha and Secretary, Comrade Stanley Imgbi said the impactful …
Read More »Greater Ohafia Authority will Promote Inclusion, Integration ~ FENRAD
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy, and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group, has commended the Abia State governor, Alex Chioma Otti, on the recent signing of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority. FENRAD described the legislation as a vehicle to drive development and growth in the Ohafia …
Read More »Ex-Agitators Commend PAP Administrator, Otuaro, on Initiatives
Former agitators in the Niger Delta, under the aegis of Third Phase Ex-Agitators, have joined stakeholders in the region and Nigeria in general to commend the Presidential Amnesty Programme coordinator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, “for his sterling qualities, purposeful leadership and dexterity he has applied in piloting the affairs of the …
Read More »NUJ Bayelsa Elects New Executive Officers
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bayelsa State Council, during the Triennial Delegates Conference held in Yenagoa, has elected a new executive to pilot its affairs for the next three years. The delegates conference held on Saturday November 16, 2024, was conducted by a five-man Electoral …
Read More »Medical Professionals: PAMO University Graduates 76, Honours Fubara with Doctorate Degree
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), in Rivers State, on Friday held its 4th convocation ceremony, during which 76 professionals graduated in various fields of study. This was as the university also awarded the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara with an honorary Doctor of …
Read More »COP 29: Quest for Growth Leads Rivers Community’s March for Climate Justice
By Kelechi Nwaucha Against the backdrop of COP 29, currently going on in Baku, Azerbaijan, non-governmental organisation, Quest for Growth and Development Foundation, has led a community protest for climate justice, just energy transition and fair finance. Elders, religious leaders, women and youths, including children, of the larger Ogbunabali Community …
Read More »Lagbaja: PAP Boss Commiserates with Tinubu, Ribadu, Defence Chiefs
By Amos Odhe The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu on the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died in active service. Otuaro also condoled with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on the …
Read More »Bayelsa Legislators End Budget Retreat in Asaba
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa For members to be equipped with vital skills in effective legislation, public financial management and speedy passage and proper implementation of 2025 Budget, the speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, has organized a one week retreat for members. The retreat …
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