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By Young Erhiurhoro “School na scam!”  I hear this phrase a lot of times these days, especially from Nigerian youths. Ask them what they mean, they will tell you that the whole hype about education being the foundation for a productive and profitable future is all lies – that all the talks …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Rotary Club of Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on July 31, 2023, put smiles on the faces of pregnant women by presenting delivery kits to them. The event which was described as the first Maternal and Child project since …

As allegations of corruption in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), said to be “characterized by inefficiency, misappropriation, mismanagement, and shady award of contracts,” continue to cause outrage and frustration in the region, a Niger Delta group, the Niger Delta Amazons, has lashed out at ex militant leaders, “such as …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, says the former Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, prophesied that he would be governor ten years ago.  Oborevwori, who disclosed this at a thanksgiving service in honour of his Senior Political Adviser …

By Amos Odhe The government of Osun State has issued a stern warning to citizens and residents of the state against all forms of cybercrime. The warning came at a sensitisation gathering facilitated by the special adviser on Legal Matters to the governor, Hashim Abioye Esq. Hashim who had earlier …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Nothing Nigerians haven’t heard or seen happen in Nigeria. Thanks to former self-styled Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who says, “Nigeria is a country where anything goes.” Babangida’s right! Where else – at least then in Africa – but in Nigeria would a well-organised presidential election be …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa It was a beehive of activities at the prestigious Bayelsa Ox-bow Lake Arena as the inaugural edition of the one day 5-aside football tournament tagged Lakeside Soccer, sponsored by the Izuo Justin Otuogha Initiative, came to a conclusion with Light Football Academy emerging winners. Port Harcourt …

… As Southern Ijaw Promises Him 100 Percent Votes By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged new caretaker committee chairmen of councils and their Rural Development Authority (RDA) counterparts in the state to reside in their local council headquarters.  Governor Diri gave the directive …

… Boy Sold for N1m, Girl for N.8m By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have rescued two stolen Bayelsa children in Abia and Enugu states. The operatives, attaches to the Gender Unit, State Criminal Investigation Department at the command, also busted a child trafficking syndicate and …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Members of rganised labour have reportedly applauded a plethora of “palliatives” rolled out on July 20 by the National Economic Council (NEC) – statutorily chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. They include: Immediate release of grains and fertilisers by the Federal Government to states, for distribution or …