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… As Diri Assures on More Infrastructure for Institution By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the body saddled with the responsibility of approving medical programmes in Nigerian universities, has accredited the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at the state-owned Bayelsa …

‘By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Veteran broadcaster and journalist, Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, has been reappointed as director-general, New Media to the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri. According to our correspondent, the appointment is with immediate effect. Dr. Oredipe, an assistant director News with the Federal Radio Corporation of …

The Rivers State Civil Societies Organization (RIVCSO) has called on the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the state Commissioner for Health, Mrs Adaeze Oreh, to explain to Rivers State the true state of the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Hospital in Rumuokwuta. The call is coming against …

The joy of Hon Johnson Ogbuagu knew no bounds as he was bestowed with an award as a ‘Quintessential Administrator’ by the Niger Delta Media Forum for distinguishing himself in the discharge of his responsibilities to the state and the society. Ogbuagu who is the head of Local Government Administration …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has written to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, asking to meet with HRM Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Falana had earlier faulted …

… 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 …