News

… Alleges ‘Special Promotion to Selective Personnel’ By Amos OdheA group known as the True Nigerians for Transparency and Good Governance (TNTGG), has cautioned the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, against “acts that will further prune the confidence of personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),” warning that “abnormal …

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) an umbrella organization of employers in the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria in collaboration with Plant Geria has sensitised youths and job seekers on needed employability skills. NECA which is saddled with the responsibility of providing a platform for private sector employers to interact with …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the people of Ikebiri Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Constituency 4, Ward 3, for their show of maturity and peaceful conduct in the face of unprovoked threats to lives and properties during the November 11 gubernatorial election …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The national treasurer of the Presidential Amnesty Program, third phase, general Victor Occasion, and the adviser to the national chairman of the third phase, general Princewill Kotingo, have called on President Ahmed Tinubu to reappoint Major General Tariye Barry Ndiomu as the substantive coordinator of the Amnesty Program, …

… Offers to Host International Summit on River Conservation By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, took his campaign against the threats of ocean surge, coastal erosion, environmental pollution and their related impacts to the global stage. Speaking during the United Nations Convention for …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As part of efforts to strengthen the relationship among traditional rulers in the country, the Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, HRM Alhaji Nuhu Ahmed Bamalli has paid a visit to Ogurimerime Ukori 1, HRM Mike Omeru, the Ovie of Agbon kingdom at his palace in Otorho-Agbon, headquarters …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated the need for IIjaw leaders to promote education and the cultural heritage of their ethnic nation. Givernor Diri stated this at the weekend during a funeral programme in honour of the departed Amananaowei of Ebedebiri Community, His Royal …

… Seek Increase in Beneficiaries’ Stipends from N65,000 to N100,000 By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Movement for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND) has faulted calls for an increase in the budgetary allocation to contractors of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). According to the group, instead of an “unfounded …

… Military Presence is to Safeguard Federal Assets ~ Maciver By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsans for Accountability and Good Governance (BAGG), have written to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and other security agencies over the armed invasion of Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government …

As parts of its contribution to societal progress and advancement of knowledge, the Cardinal Jacob Epipre Alari Theological University Incorporated has conferred various doctoral awards on some distinguished personalities that have made “profuse impact” on their chosen professions.Among those conferred with doctorate degrees in various fields were, Dr Impakaboari Waite …