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By Ehichioya Ezomon Against the grain of widespread pleadings and expectation of concerned Nigerians, the Federal Government filed seven grounds of appeal to quash the October 13, 2022, Appeal Court judgment ordering the release of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Surely, the filing at the …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei, has promised that if elected governor in 2023, his administration will establish a second industrial layout in the state to boost the economy and create job opportunities. He made the promise …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt As the Rivers State administration and its supporters within and outside the state roll out the drums to celebrate the Presidential Award on Infrastructure Delivery bestowed on Governor Nyesom Wike, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has questioned the authenticity of the …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Traditional rulers, elders, women and youth groups, under the banner of a peace advocacy group in the South-South region known as the Movement for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND), have commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua as the …

There is tension in Rundele Clan, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State over the killing of the Youth leader of Mgbuolua community, Mr. Okechukwu Eleonu, allegedly by former OSPAC commander in the area, Mr. Oguchika Egbo. Mr. Eleonu was on Saturday allegedly shot dead by Mr. Egbo who had …

By Paul Williams, Port Harcourt Women from countries in West and Central Africa have gathered in the city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to forge a common front against the negative impact of climate change on the continent. Coming from Guinea Conakry, Côte d’lvoire, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State owned Niger Delta Teaching Hospital, situated at Okolobiri in Yenagoa local government area of the state, has shut down its services due to the rampaging flood. Sources revealed the flood has adversely affected the institution as the roads leading to Okolobiri from Igbogene …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Traditional rulers, elders, women groups, youth groups, and a peace advocacy group in the South-South region, known as the Movement for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND), have called on ​President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to allow management of the Niger Delta Commission …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on the rampaging flood that has devastated lives and property in the state and others in the country. Senator Diri made the call at an emergency security council meeting in …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Plans have been concluded for the 4th edition of one of the most prestigious media awards in Nigeria, the Bayelsa Media Network Award (BMNA). According to the organizers, the event which is slated for the 26th of December, 2022 will hold at the Nigeria Union of …