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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The 105th Inaugural lecture of the Delta State University, Abraka in Ethiope East LGA was held on Thursday March 28, 2024 with a call on the Federal Government and Nigerians to protect their indigenous languages from gradual extinction. Delivering the university’s 105th Inaugural lecture titled, …

The ancient Ogu kingdom was agog last week as dignitaries from all walks of life witnessed a colourful chieftaincy ceremony adorned with all the trappings of pageantry. The event proper kick off at the Town Square with the installation of three chiefs, among whom is Sir Isaac Minabere of the …

Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command and the state Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have ordered massive deployment of its personnels across to ensure adequate security of lives and property during the 2024 Easter celebration. This was disclosed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP …

By Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The 10th Rivers State House of Assembly has threatened to resume fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if he continues to breach the constitution and the laws of the State. Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, made the threat on Saturday during …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe, has welcomed the appointments of Prof Ayawei as the secretary to State Government, Dr, Peter Akpe, chief of sttaff, Mr Iroro Komonibo as deputy chief of …

By Mandy Tina A man, identified as Prince aka Don P, who is in his mid-twenties, allegedly abducted a thirteen year old girl for two days and repeatedly defiled her at Ogbogoro in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The mother of the 13 year old girl who simply …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Elders and youths in the Niger Delta, who are part of various peace advocacy groups, have showered encomium on the foremost ex-agitator, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as ‘Boyloaf’ as he marked his birthday. According to the elders and youths, the contributions of General Boyloaf in …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly appointed secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, to bring to bear his wealth of experience and knowledge in order to achieve his administration’s goals. Senator Diri gave the charge on Thursday shortly …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri prepares to appoint a new set of commissioners to constitute the state Executive Council, some media practitioners have called on the governor to consider Dr. Ayebaitari Easterday as commissioner for Information. At a well attended media briefing at Journalists …

By Amos Odie, Yenagoa The Presidential Amnesty Programme Strategic Communication Committee (STRATCOM) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing High Chief Dennis Otuaro as the new administrator of PAP. STRATCOM in a statement signed on Tuesday by its chairman, Pastor Nature Dumale, described the appointment as a testament of …