The Nigerian government has facilitated a landmark twinning agreement on socio-economic and cultural development between Bayelsa State and Namibe, a province of Angola. It also midwifed another economic cooperation deal between Nasarawa State and the Angolan province of Bengo. A release by the Chief Press Secretary to the …
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…Congratulates New Council Appointees A former vice chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Council in Rivers State, Dr Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie has lauded the leadership prowees of leaders of Kirika-Ama-Ibi which has birthed new things in the area. Dr Oju-Kienmie in a statement thanked the leaders for their openness and creativity. …
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Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Chinyere Igwe on his recent appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the university. In an official message made available to the press, Prof. Onuchuku described the …
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Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Council in Rivers State, Hon. Barr. James A. James, has pledged to work with the former vice chairman of the council, Dr Angela Anthony Oku-Kienmie on matters relating the development of the area. James made the pledge when he received Oju-Kienmie, at his residence …
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A magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday remanded the head of the Social Media team of the Bayelsa Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Aye Egberi for 30 days at the Okaka Medium Correctional facility over alleged involvement in the cases of cyber stalking of the State …
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The Bayelsa State Government has indicated its preparedness to collaborate with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) for the training and certification of local welders to make them employable in the oil and marine sectors of the economy. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the indication on …
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Opportunities and resources for livelihood and health abound in the forest sector if they are protected and conserved. This was part of the messages in a keynote address delivered recently at Otuobagi community in Bayelsa State by Mr. Jeremiah Dagana, deputy director of Climate Change in the Bayelsa State Ministry …
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By Paul Williams Environmental pollution as a result of oil spills and the release of hydrocarbons into the environment has for over 50 years plagued the oil-rich Niger Delta region, impacting harshly on the ecosystem and human life and activities. Worst hit in all of this are the host …
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By Paul Williams Non-governmental organisation, Ese Usamali Foundation For Rural Development (EUFORDe), has joined the state Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation and the UNICEF-UNFPA joint program on ending Female Genital Mutilation. The collaboration is aimed at amplifying efforts towards the elimination of FGM in communities in Rivers State. …
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By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of Peter Ojo, an Ibadan-based journalist, demanding further investigation on his death. Information reaching IPC SPJ-Hub states that Peter Ojo was confirmed dead after being …
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