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By Amaechi Okonkwo The newly established Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC, has expressed readiness to commence immediate projects implementation to address the lingering challenges confronting hydroelectric power producing communities in Nigeria. Chairman of the commission, Joseph Ityav, gave the indication in Port Harcourt on Wednesday at the opening …

The Rivers State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will work in synergy with the Energy and Maritime Reporters (EMR) for enhanced reportage of its operations and the security of the vital maritime oil and gas industry including other national assets. State commandant, Aliyu Bature, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Navy on Monday said its men have arrested about 20 suspected crude oil thieves aboard a vessel, MT TIS IV, on the Akassa River, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The arrest was made on December 6, 2021. The vessel with its …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, expressed surprise over the silence by the House of Representatives over the recent oil spill experienced in Nembe Local Government Area of the state.  The massive spill, which occurred on November 5 at the OML 26 Wellhead 1 …

Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has condemned “in its entirety” the death of 12 year old Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki in Lagos State. Speaking with media men during a candlelight procession, held in honour of the deceased, president of IYC, Dcn. Peter Igbifa, lamented the ugly incident and …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Two persons, kidnapped along the stretch of the East-West road between Evwreni and Ogor communities, were recently released after their families paid the ransoms demanded.  Speaking to our correspondent after their release, one of the victims (name withheld), who is an indigene of Unenurhie community …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reiterated his call on the people of the state to be wary of politicians “who use falsehood and propaganda to press for their selfish political gains at the expense of the common good of society.” Governor Diri spoke on …

… God Allows Problems to Train Us ~ Pastor Elvis By Ebido Lucky, Yenagoa It was celebration galore at the Ambassadors of Peace Ministry along Arizona Filling Station Road, Yenizue on Sunday, as the church rolled out the drums to mark its second year anniversary. Founder of the church, Pastor …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The director-general/CEO of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has emphasized the need to create more consciousness for the Man O’ War in Nigeria in order to help enhance the country’s national security. He made the emphasis at the Man O’ War …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The flurry of travel restrictions being clamped on African countries including Nigeria by Western nations is capable of undermining global effort against Covid-19, says the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity). The group, which condemned the recent travel restrictions announced by the Canadian and United Kingdom …