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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Angry Ex-militant leaders from different camps in Bayelsa State, on Monday morning shut down United Bank of Africa, UBA, Onopa branch in Yenagoa, the state capital, over alleged fraud and unauthorized freezing of a member’s bank account. The protesters who were armed with placards, of various …

By Ehichioya Ezomon In my November 18, 2024, article entitled, “That ‘fake’ Sanwo-Olu vs EFCC suit: Whodunit it? Who sponsored it?” I held that snapets from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) moves to investigate, arrest, detain and prosecute ex-governors “are telegraphed a few months or weeks before they …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Former Caretaker Committee chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha, has been elected chairman of the party. The congress which was held on Saturday despite a court order stopping the congresses of the party in Rivers State saw Okocha …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The people of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, resident in Lagos State, have called on their host state government and the Nigerian Police to immediately intervene to save one of their own, Miss Ese Efedudu, who was kidnapped by …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Late Sgt. Andrew Udufovwe, aged 77, was committed to mother earth on November 29, 2024 at his residence, on Uruvwigbo Street, Uwheru town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as members of the Udufovwe royal family of Uwheru kingdom was thrown into …

By Emma Sunday  The Chief Emeka Beke led faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has said that it received the news of Thursday’s High Court decision nullifying the “appointment” of a seven member Caretaker Committee to run the party in Benue State. The Beke-led Rivers APC …

The Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development has endorsed and pledged support for the Bayelsa 2024 SWAN Week which will see media organizations in the state compete in sporting activities. State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali made the commitment when the Local Organizing and Planning Committee of the SWAN …

The second edition of the famous Ozuzu Clan Unity Soccer Cup Competition, sponsored by a popular philanthropist from Etche, Sir Nnamdi Munuoye, kicks off on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Ozuzu Etche. Highlights during the opening ceremony, according to the organisers, will include displays of the rich Etche culture, and …

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on Wednesday paid a visit to the Christmas Park in Uyo to assess the level of work done in preparation for the highly anticipated ‘2024 Christmas Unplugged 2.0’ festivities.  The governor who was accompanied by his deputy, Senator (Dr) Akon Eyakenyi, …

… Seeks Police, Gov Diri’s Intervention By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Mrs Edith C. Thomas, wife of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Charles Kurubo, has cried out over the alleged forcefully abduction of her husband last week by armed men in Bayelsa State. According to her, her …