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Former agitators in the Niger Delta, under the aegis of Third Phase Ex-Agitators, have joined stakeholders in the region and Nigeria in general to commend the Presidential Amnesty Programme coordinator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, “for his sterling qualities, purposeful leadership and dexterity he has applied in piloting the affairs of the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bayelsa State Council, during the Triennial Delegates Conference held in Yenagoa, has elected a new executive to pilot its affairs for the next three years. The delegates conference held on Saturday November 16, 2024, was conducted by a five-man Electoral …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), in Rivers State, on Friday held its 4th convocation ceremony, during which 76 professionals graduated in various fields of study. This was as the university also awarded the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara with an honorary Doctor of …

By Kelechi Nwaucha Against the backdrop of COP 29, currently going on in Baku, Azerbaijan, non-governmental organisation, Quest for Growth and Development Foundation, has led a community protest for climate justice, just energy transition and fair finance. Elders, religious leaders, women and youths, including children, of the larger Ogbunabali Community …

By Amos Odhe The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu on the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died in active service. Otuaro also condoled with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa For members to be equipped with vital skills in effective legislation, public financial management and speedy passage and proper implementation of 2025 Budget, the speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, has organized a one week retreat for members. The retreat …

President of the Association of Industrial Hygienist of  Nigeria (AIHN), Mrs. Ifeanyinwa Anya, has called for a regulatory framework on hygiene practices for the benefit of  workers in Nigeria. She made the  call while interacting with newsman during the 3rd AIHN annual Conference held at Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, …

The Rivers State Flood Prevention and Control Committee has visited Abua Odual Local Government Area in continuation of its efforts to mitigate the negative impact of floods on the people of area. Speaking to a cross-section of chiefs, elders, women, youths, CDC members and internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the …

… As Bayelsa NUJ Chairmanship Hopefuls Attend FCC’s Annual Lecture A Niger Delta activist and Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Patterson Ogon, has said that Nigeria’s over reliance on oil has disabled opportunities for the creation of a diversified economy in …

By Amos Odhe As the Ondo State Gubernatorial election holds this Saturday, November 16, 2024, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has tasked journalists and other media persons to adhere to professional standards while also being conscious of their safety. …