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By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined its candidates for National Assembly seats in the 2023 elections to reject Justice Stephen Daylop-Pam as presiding judge over a case instituted against the APC candidates by the state chapter of the Peoples …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The plans by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to open it’s Smart City office in Bayelsa State has reached an advanced stage, and when operational Bayelsans stand to  gain tremendously from the huge latent benefits derivable from been engaged in the culture of non-oil export promotion …

… Demands Transparency in Defence Budgeting                              By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has demanded more transparency and accountability in defence budgeting in Nigeria, condemning the opaque and vague type of budgeting in the sector.  The centre last week, inaugurated the coordination meeting of the …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was celebration of longevity and old age as Olorogun Pa. Samson Ughojor Abrucha was recently installed and celebrated as the Okpako-Orere (oldest man) of Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.  The special traditional event which brought together …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Authorities of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Bayelsa State have met with leaders of migrant communities in the state over their roles ahead of the general elections in 2023. Comptroller Sunday James of the NIS, Bayelsa State command, during the meeting with leaders of the …

… Reiterates Call for Publication of Forensic Audit Report Non-governmental organization, Social Action, has lauded the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the arraignment of Dr. Solomon Okpa Ita, a director with the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Okpa Ita …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The lingering crisis and fractionalization that has rocked the Bayelsa State chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, and led to the cancellation of this year’s Igbo Day celebration, will not deter the unity and oneness among Igbos in the state. Acting chairman of the …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has expressed regret that the unmitigated theft of Nigeria’s crude oil is hampering its commitment to inject 100 percent of its gas into the domestic market. This is as the company said it remains committed to supply 100% of …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Senate has added its voice to those of other stakeholders calling for an end the menace of gas flaring in Nigeria. The continuing practice of gas flaring has been roundly condemned as a major contributor to environmental degradation prompting a wide range of …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Covid-19 Taskforce/Victims Support Fund, VSF, on Tuesday performed the symbolic presentation of foodstuffs to 3,000 vulnerable households in Rivers State. The event which was performed at the headquarters of the Nigerian Red Cross had Mrs Toyosi Akereke Ogunsiji, chairperson, Victim Support Fund VSF hand …