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… Applauds Proposed Ministry of Blue Economy By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of Ernest Ikoli Visitor Information Centre and immediate past senior special assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, says Bayelsa, with the longest coastline in the country, offers a wide range of opportunities …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa As part of the Easter celebrations, the Bayelsa State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, has taken proactive measures to ensure “social harmony and security stability of all residents.” According to a statement from the command, the commissioner of Police “has deployed …

The apex socio-cultural organization Ekpeye, Uzugbani Ekpeye, has frowned at what it described as “a public ridicule” and an insult on the ethnic nation by the founder of Lord Echendu Foundation, Mr Ndubuisi Echendu. In a release signed its publicity secretary, Comrade Ogboka Chris Umeda, Uzugbani Ekpeye said it’s attention …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The 105th Inaugural lecture of the Delta State University, Abraka in Ethiope East LGA was held on Thursday March 28, 2024 with a call on the Federal Government and Nigerians to protect their indigenous languages from gradual extinction. Delivering the university’s 105th Inaugural lecture titled, …

The ancient Ogu kingdom was agog last week as dignitaries from all walks of life witnessed a colourful chieftaincy ceremony adorned with all the trappings of pageantry. The event proper kick off at the Town Square with the installation of three chiefs, among whom is Sir Isaac Minabere of the …

Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command and the state Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have ordered massive deployment of its personnels across to ensure adequate security of lives and property during the 2024 Easter celebration. This was disclosed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP …

By Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The 10th Rivers State House of Assembly has threatened to resume fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if he continues to breach the constitution and the laws of the State. Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, made the threat on Saturday during …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe, has welcomed the appointments of Prof Ayawei as the secretary to State Government, Dr, Peter Akpe, chief of sttaff, Mr Iroro Komonibo as deputy chief of …

By Mandy Tina A man, identified as Prince aka Don P, who is in his mid-twenties, allegedly abducted a thirteen year old girl for two days and repeatedly defiled her at Ogbogoro in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The mother of the 13 year old girl who simply …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Elders and youths in the Niger Delta, who are part of various peace advocacy groups, have showered encomium on the foremost ex-agitator, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as ‘Boyloaf’ as he marked his birthday. According to the elders and youths, the contributions of General Boyloaf in …