.. Accuses PAP Boss, Otuaro, Meinbutus Voices A group, the National Coalition for Strategic Governance (NCSG) has raised alarm over an alleged smear campaign against one of a former militant leader from the Niger Delta region, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben also known as ‘General Boyloaf,’ “over his role at stopping the …
Read More »PWYP Nigeria Recommits to Engagement on Extractives Sector Governance
… Elects New Executive Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria, the Nigerian chapter of the leading global civil society coalition working for transparency in the extractive sectors, has emerged from its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a commitment to drive robust engagement on the governance of the country’s extractive …
Read More »ITF Picks Osun for South West Zonal Headquarters
By Amos Odhe The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced Osun State as its South-West Zonal Headquarters. The development was disclosed to the special adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Technical and Vocational Education, Arch. Dapo Ademola-Adesina by the ITF management on Monday. Recall that Arch. Dapo had on May …
Read More »Orphans: Ewhrudjakpo Calls for ‘Effective Collaboration’ on Vulnerable Children’s Welfare
… as Bayelsa Launches 5-Year Plan Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has called for closer collaboration between all tiers of government, development partners and other critical stakeholders in alleviating the plight of orphans and vulnerable children in society. He made the call on Monday at the launch …
Read More »Southern Ijaw: Tension as Opuama Communities accuse Tantita Operatives of Inhuman Treatment
… Seven Opuama Indigenes allegedly Suffer Machete Injuries By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa There is rising tension in communities in Opuama Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following the alleged invasion by armed operatives of the Tantita Security Company. Over seven indigenes of the Opuama kingdom were …
Read More »Rivers crisis escalates as hoodlums set 3 council secretariats ablaze, attack 5 other LGAs, lives lost
• As Fubara describes LGA attacks as act of irresponsibility • Inspects Ikwerre LG Secretariat Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed, many injured, with three local government secretariats burnt down on Monday by suspected thugs, in the political crisis rocking Rivers State. Our …
Read More »Gov Fubara alleges plans by Wike’s supporters to attack LG headquarters
•Tasks New Council Chairmen On Peace, Service Delivery •Thanks Tinubu, hails Rivers People For Support Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has alleged plans by supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to attack local government headquarters in the state. Governor …
Read More »Rivers LG Polls: How APP Won 22 Chairmanship Seats, AA Steals Etche
•As APP wins 314 Councillorship seats, APC, Boot, LP, SDP, YPP share 1 each •As RSIEC Issues Certificate of return Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, has issued certificates of return to the new local government chairmen, who were elected during last Saturday, October 5, …
Read More »Fubara Swears In 23 LG Chairmen
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in the 23 council chairmen who emerged victorious at Saturday’s local government election across the state. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, saw 22 …
Read More »Epic Charity Foundation Promises ‘Better Days for N’Delta,’ Inaugurates South South Coordinators
By Pius Dukor, Port Harcourt As poverty and underdevelopment continue to ravage the people of the Niger Delta, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Epic Charity Foundation, Prof. Barango Opukumo Wenke, has said the region has the opportunity to develop through the foundation. The founder and CEO made this …
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