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Ohaneze Ndigbo Bayelsa ‘Excommunicates Arthur-Ugwa, Two Others’

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 …

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Water Resources Bill is Draconian ~ Diri

… 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 …

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Jonathan, Diri, Minister Eulogise Bayelsa Monarch at 97

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, …

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AC Hamma Bags Award of Excellence

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. …

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Policeman Feared Dead, 3 Others Missing in Boat Mishap

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command is in mourning over the death of a policeman in a boat mishap in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, while three others are missing. According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesman SP Asinim Butwat, the boat conveying the …

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Rivers Govt Awards Contracts for Renovation of IAUE Campuses

By Tunde Uchegbuo The Rivers State government has awarded contracts for the renovation of the Ndele and St John’s campuses of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. This was announced by the acting vice chancellor, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, at the statutory meeting of the university Senate on Wednesday, July …

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Ebegba Commiserates with EK Clark, Family over Brother’s Demise

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The director-general and chief executive officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Olorogun Dr Rufus Ebegba, has commiseration with the Bedekeremo-Clark Family of Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State and Nigeria, over the death of renowned diplomat, Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark. Ambassador Clark’s demise …

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