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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Professor Temi Akporhonor, dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, and Professor Sunny Aghwefeada, dean, Faculty of Arts, both of the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka and other lecturers and school heads from other tertiary institutions across the state recently celebrated an Urhobo academic icon and …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa   A coalition of ex-militant leaders from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have sent a strong worded letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged efforts by the officials of the Federal Ministry of Justice, allegedly led by the solicitor-general of the federation and …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Suspected ritualists on Wednesday beheaded a 37 year old man, Anthony Egbo, inside the Living Faith Church otherwise known as Winners Chapel located at Elebele community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The victim, Anthony Egbo, was a security personnel attached to the church. …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri An internationally acclaimed non-governmental organization in Nigeria, the BudgiT Foundation, with support from Ford Foundation, has ended a one day capacity building workshop for selected community champions across the three senatorial districts in Delta State. The event, which was held on August 8, 2022 in Asaba, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Traditional rulers and youth groups from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have urged the Federal Government and the multinational oil and gas companies operating in the region to release the accumulated monies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) so as to allow …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A socio-cultural group, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Bayelsa State chapter, after a stakeholders’ meeting on July 14, resolved that, “Chief Chinedu Ugwa, Chief Remigius Ekwem, Mr. Patrick Emeka Ugwu and others and have been totally excommunicated from Igbo community activities.” A communique signed by 28 Ohaneze Ndigbo …

… Bayelsa to Revive 3.6m-litre Otuoke Water Scheme By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described as draconian the National Water Resources Bill before the National Assembly, saying it would have adverse effect on the predominantly maritime state if it is passed into law. Senator Diri …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri, Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu, captains of industry and literary giants were among dignitaries at the 97th birthday celebration of King Christian Otobotekere, the Amananaowei of Tombia community in Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State. At the event, …

The joy of Mohammed Hamma, an assistant comptroller of Customs and officer in charge of operations seat at Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State knew no bounds as he was honoured with an Award of Excellence by the Niger Delta Media Forum. …

Crème de la crème of the society converged at St. Cyprians Anglican Church recently to identify with Hon. Mrs. Sotonye Toby Fulton, who was honoured by the Women’s Guild of the church during her 2022 Women Guild Conference. She was conferred with the award of ‘Conference Mother,’ in recognition and …