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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Phase 3 has declared that they have not decided as to whether to engage in the forthcoming National Protest scheduled to start on August 1, 2024 or not. This was contained in a press statement signed by Elaye Slaboh, …

•Commends Customs, Babandede on achievements Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Belburge International Limited (Custom Bonded Terminal/Warehouse), Port Harcourt, Ambassador (Dr) Nwagbo Eberechukwu Barnabas has called on the federal government to put tighter security measures in place at the border posts to curb …

Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt  Ahead of Thursday’s August 1st planned nationwide protest by Nigerians, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, said operatives of the command would resist any breakdown of law and order in the state. CP Disu, explained that officers and men of the command have …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former Petroleum Minister (State), Chief Timipre Sylva, has called on youths across the country, especially those from Bayelsa State and Niger Delta to shun the planned August 1 hardship protest. Sylva, a former Bayelsa State governor, in a message at the weekend, entitled, ‘Dear Bayelsans, Proud …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A group of ex-agitators, led by Gen. Elaye Slaboh (National Chairman, 3rd Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme), on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The protesters, who were largely former militants, demanded …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The leadership of the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has called for the upward review of funds meant for the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) considering the present economic hardship in the country. The National President of MOSIEND, …

… As Meinbutus Elders Pass Vote Of Confidence in PAP Boss By Amos Odhe Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu is appreciative of the prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta. Otuaro spoke during his separate consultative visits to …

As Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company allegedly “continues to ignore their legitimate demands,” the women of Nembe Kingdom, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have stressed intention to carry out a larger protest on the expiration of their two-week ultimatum. It would be recalled that the women had …

Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has restated the need for cooperative societies in the country to follow global trends in their operations to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the national economy. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Former …

By Mandy Tina The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the invasion of a health sensitization event for mothers, children, and pregnant women at the Eliozu Primary Health Care Center in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State by security personnel. NMA Chairman for Rivers State, Dr. Ebi Robinson, …