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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Political Commission of the organized Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), also known as the Workers Political Movement (WPM), has passed a ‘Vote of No Confidence’ on the acting chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in …

By Ehichioya Ezomon As noted under this heading of December 12, 2022, the religion-inspired Northern Leaders Consultative Forum had set up a Technical Criteria Committee to achieve three main goals: To rubber-stamp a “rejection” of the All Progressives Congress Muslim-Muslim ticket by Christians; search for excuses to deny support for the …

By Ehichioya Ezomon On December 2, Nigerians were told about the adoption of the presidential ticket of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa for the general election slated for February 25, 2023. The endorsement by a Northern Leaders Consultative Forum wasn’t the usual “Breaking news,” …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described as untrue insinuations in certain quarters that he intends to drop his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, in his re-election bid. Speaking at his country home, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state when he played host …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has held a Literary Festival (LITFEST) to mark the 2022 End-of-Year. The ANA Bayelsa’s LITFEST had as its theme: ‘Poetry, Palm-wine and Pepper Soup!’  It featured a guest lecture by Dr. Timipa Ayibanua, who stood …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was celebration of love and joy amongst new communicants and other new members of the different groups of the Ughelli Diocese, Anglican Communion at the St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Unenurhie in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State recently as the church hosted …

By Emmanuel Ovundah  The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Okon Effiong, has assured residents of adequate security of lives and properties during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. CP Okon Effiong in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, also warned that the ban on …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As part of his usual philanthropic gesture to his people, Chief Engr. Dr. Samuel Adjogbe, former executive director on Projects (EDP) at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), recently put smiles on the faces of Unenurhie people as he presented bags of rice and cash …

Baen Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday rolled out the drums in a grand reception for the council chairman, Dr. Bariere Thomas, as well as recognition of his “outstanding performance” since assumption of office. Other sons and daughter of Baen honoured alongside Hon Thomas, for …

A change of baton at the Port Harcourt Pathfinder Cooperative Investment and Credit Society Limited (PPCICSL) has seen erstwhile president, Comrade Ikechukwu Wigodo, hand over to his successor, Mr. Kelechi Nwaucha. The event, which took place on Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, Thursday, also saw the election of Mr. Jude Nzennaya …