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About 275 civil society organizations and networks working on drugs, health, human rights and justice issues in Nigeria have sent an Open Letter to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to “reject and ensure the removal of ‘Death Penalty for Drug Offences’ Passed Bill for an Act to amend the NDLEA …

The Bayelsa Elders Council has commiserated with the state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, over the death of his immediate elder brother, Nathaniel Ewhrudjakpo, which sad event took place at the weekend. The Elders Council, led by its chairman, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd.), on Wednesday, paid a condolence …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Bayelsa State Command says it has arrested 155 suspects in the state for various illicit drugs offences. The Bayelsa State, NDLEA Commander, Kanu Sunny Chukwuemeka, stated this while speaking to journalists against the backdrop of activities marking the 2024 …

By Amos Odhe As part of efforts to fasten the development of the Niger Delta Region, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, has paid a visit to the senators representing the agency’s two catchment areas in Delta State. …

The celebration of Mein Deity, known as Diringbia 2024 Ànnual purification, has been concluded in Ogobiri Town. The celebration, spanning three days, the first in 2024, is the symbolic spiritual cleansing of the kingdom, characterized by offering of sacrifices, pouring of libations with drinks, food and singing, and dancing to …

By Kelechi Nwaucha “Without trees, we lose oxygen, and without oxygen, we lose life,” said the convener of Zadok Foundation, Pastor Michael Zilly Aggrey. This formed the background of a tree planting and climate change awareness campaign embarked on by Zadok Foundation for schools in Rivers State. Tagged ‘Together for …

Non-governmental organization, Ese Usamali Foundation For Rural Development (EUFORDe), in collaboration with Forum For Citizens Empowerment and Community Development (FCEMCODE) and Civil Society Action Coalition On Education For All (CSACEFA), has organized a Talent Hunt for out-of-school, indigent and vulnerable children in communities. According to Mercy Elemchukwu-James, executive director of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Project Niger Delta, PND, a socio-political and group has berated acclaimed Ijaw leader, Pa Edwin Clark over his charge to members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum to protect the interests of the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr. Dennis Otuaro. According to the group, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrate Confraternity, has challenged the Federal Government and states to take tackle the “worrisome and arbitrary” hike in house rents in the country. The NAS, OXbow Marino Deck, said despite the state and Federal Government policies on …

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrate Confraternity has declared support for the campaign for blood donors to contribute to the drastic reduction of infant and maternal mortality. The members of NAS, Oxbow Marino Deck, made this declaration during the 2024 World Blood Donor Day advocacy visit …