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… Urges Opposition to Join Hands with Delta Gov Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on his “well-deserved victory at the state Election Petitions Tribunal.” In a message to the governor, signed by the state publicity secretary, …

Residents of Nortem Community, and in particular those living at Bank Road by Abanee Street and adjoining Maakoro, will soon smile following the provision of Neigbourhood Water Scheme by the chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr. Bariere Thomas. This has been made possible through the efforts of Hon. James …

… Let People’s Will Prevail On November 11 ~ Gov Diri By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The United States Consulate-General in Nigeria has said they were monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election and expect that it will be peaceful and credible. The consulate’s Political/Economic Section …

By Ebubu Egbufor Worried over the persistent threats of strike actions by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), a veteran Niger Delta development protagonist, High Chief (Prof) Jasper Jumbo has charged the organised Labour unions to sit down with “all maturity and negotiate with the Federal …

By Amos Odhe Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, who represents the people of Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has sponsored a bill to establish the Institute of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Ode-Itsekiri, the ancestral abode of the Itsekiri people of Delta State. The bill seeks to contribute …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has endorsed the second term bid of Governor Douye Diri in the November 11 governorship election in the state. CAN made its stand known at a one-day interactive session with the governor at the St. Patrick’s Catholic …

By Young E. Freeborn, Asaba Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the country’s peace, unity, and growth as Muslims celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.  In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori urged Muslim adherents …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State table tennis team on Sunday won bronze in the men’s doubles in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba Delta, tagged Asaba 2023. Fineboy Samuel and Victor Udoh both secured bronze for team Bayelsa in men’s doubles having earlier beaten Kogi State 2-1 in …

…. Urges ‘Body of Christ’ to Focus on Salvation Gospel  By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, says the Church is fast losing its true value in society due to excessive focus on material prosperity at the expense of the gospel of salvation. Senator …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  The faceoff between Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu recalls to mind a popular meme – “If Men Were God” – adopted by a transport company plying many routes across Nigeria.  The phrase was left hanging without supplying what would happen were men to be …