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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has faulted the inclusion of Bayelsa on the list of states affected by cholera epidemic outbreak, as published by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in its disease surveillance report. Permanent Secretary of the state’s Ministry of Health, Dr Toyin Azebi, …

By our Reporter A university lecturer, Dr Sunny Michael Yaako, has lamented the level of neglect by government and school authorities of the “modernized and innovative ways of teaching mathematics.” In an interview with this publication in Port Harcourt, Dr Paako, who is a lecturer in the Department of Science …

A non-governmental organization, the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria (NDMPN), has presented an award to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Owunari Georgewill, as the ‘Most Distinguished Vice Chancellor of the Year 2024.’ following an assessment of “his record of achievements in the university.” In …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Residents of Okpoama community in Brass Local Government Area, have began to carve up a giant whale stranded at the seaside of the Atlantic Ocean close to the community. The stranded whale said to be about 15 meters long, 5 meters wide and 3 meters height, …

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Dr James Omietimi, has disclosed that the hospital is yet to receive any tangible support from the state government despite the fact that most of the elites in the state access medical care from the facility. Describing …

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended the Nigerian Senate for passing the 1.9 trillion Naira budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2024 fiscal year. MOSIEND, in a statement by its National President, Amb. Kennedy West, …

By Mandy Tina Labour Leader in Rivers State, Comrade Ikechukwu Onyefuru, has urged the government to prioritize the enhancement of democratic policies. This call comes amid growing concerns over the integrity and effectiveness of the current democratic systems. Onyefuru, who is the chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Rivers …

Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region, including former militant leaders, have commended President Bola Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), Engr Mele Kyari, and the Olu of Warri of kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, over the …

… Says Development of Niger Delta, Directly Linked to National Security By Amos Odie, Yenagoa There is a clear nexus between development and security. So, the development of the Niger Delta region must be linked to national security. President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr, …

… As King Baridam, Bangha Monarch, Laments ‘Pace of Clean Up’ By Ukandi Christopher The Queen of Ogoniland, Georgina Tenalo, has called on the Federal Government to make the inclusiveness for women in the affairs of Ogoniland a national policy, adding that it is an international standard that must be …