By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The acting governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of families of fallen heroes in recognition of their selfless contributions towards the security, peace and development of the state and nation. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on …
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By Aherhoke Okioma, Yenagoa There is a grand plan by staunch loyalists, associates and friends of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to shut down Rivers State particularly, Port Harcourt, the capital city, in celebration of his birthday. The loyalists were said to …
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The Director, Rivers State Multi-Door Courthouse (RSMDC), His Worship, Victor E. Nweke, has advised residents of the state to take advantage of the multi-door court to resolve their disputes and conflicts, pointing out that the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) option saves time and cost, and also enables amicable dispute resolution. …
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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A 22-year old man, identified as Godwin from the Elebele Community of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has stabbed his mother to death following alleged failed attempts to use her for ritual purposes. The alleged killer-son, according to community sources, returned to the community …
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… Say NDDC’s Water Project to Tackle Waterborne Diseases By Amos Okioma Niger Delta ex-agitators and civil society groups have reeled out the benefits of the solar streetlights initiated by the Dr Samuel Ogbuku-led Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) saying they have reduced criminality in the nine states of the …
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In line with it’s effort to ensuring the restoration of devastated Niger Delta environments caused by oil exploration activities, a women’s right advocacy group, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has planted over one hundred mangrove seedlings on Ogoni shorelines to restore the ecosystem at Bomu Community in Gokana Local Government Area, …
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By Kelechi Nwaucha Against the backdrop of 16 Days of activism, Executive Director of OLEGH Centre for Community Development, Comrade Henry Eferegbo, has raised alarm over the rise and devastating impact of gender-based violence (GBV) on women and girls in the Niger Delta, particularly Rivers State. This was as the …
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By Kelechi Nwaucha Community women from eight states of the Niger Delta have gathered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, to discuss issues surrounding environmental justice for the region and women inclusion in Energy transition initiatives. The gathering, which began on December 4th, marks the 2024 edition of the Niger …
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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The University of Benin Alumni association, Warri Branch, at its lecture and award ceremony held recently at Osubi town, near Effurun, Delta State honoured her members, including Dr Akpo Mudiaga Odje, a Warri-based legal luminary. Dr Odje, who was also the guest speaker at the …
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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Lagos branch of the Niger Delta youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to “continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure and legacy.” The group anchored their endorsement on the detribalized nature of Seyi Tinubu …
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