By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri has emerged president of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide in a keenly contested election held at the Gabriel Okara Cultural centre, Yenagoa. According to the report obtained from the election, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri got 47 votes, while the immediate past IYC spokesperson, Ebilade Ekerefe, …
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Two indigenes of Tai Local Government Area in Rivers State, both first class graduates of the Rivers State University (RSU) and the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), last Friday, July 21, 2023, became recipients of N3 million educational support each from the council chairman, Hon. Mbakpone Okpe. The presentation of …
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By Amos Odhe The Osun State administration, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is always ready to welcome constructive criticism from opposition parties with a view to improving on the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people. The state commissioner for information and public enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi made …
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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Among the 14 contestants for the Bayelsa State governorship seat in the November 11, 2023 election is Barrister Warmate Jones Idikio, candidate of the Accord Party (AP), who is also the director-general of the Yenagoa Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (YECCIMA). A lawyer by training with …
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By Emmanuel Ovundah The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 16, Rivers and Bayelsa States, Mr. Benjamin Okolo has warned men of the Nigeria Police against extortion of innocent citizens at check points. AIG Okolo gave the warning in Port Harcourt while on a familiarization visit …
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Emmanuel Ovundah, Port Harcourt The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has impounded a truck conveying over sixteen thousand (16,000) litres of illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO) also known as diesel. Briefing Journalists on the seizure of the products at the Army headquarters, Commander, 6 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Eddie Effiong, …
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By Ehichioya Ezomon The likely unfazed and unbothered members of the National Assembly (NASS) are clamouring for a raise in their emoluments. Perhaps, they’re oblivious of how the demand touches the raw nerves of ordinary Nigerians, who swim in abject poverty – made more dire by reecent withdrawal of subsidies …
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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa-born blogger and owner of the TrackNews Media, Ogidi Ben Bara, has raised alarm over alleged threats to his life and that of his family by some unknown persons, following the publication of a report “bordering on the status of the deputy governorship candidate of the …
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As part of activities marking Rotary International’s Maternal and Child Health Month, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Eco, District 9141, has donated medical items to the Model Primary Healthcare Centre, Igwuruta, in Ikwerre Local Government Area. Among the items donated on Thursday July 13, 2023 were insecticide-treated mosquito bed …
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By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Faith Opuene, Hon. Lucky Asanakpo and Mr. John Sambo, have been nominated for the fifth edition of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards. A statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa by the project manager, Mr. Blessing …
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