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Fuel Scarcity Could Mean Price Hike, FENRAD Cautions FG, NNPC Following the recent scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as ‘fuel,’ the Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a pro-democracy, human and environmental rights advocacy group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Two-time commissioner and frontline governorship aspirant in Delta State for 2023, Olorogun Barrister Fred Majemite, has commiserated with the people of Ughelli North Local Government Area over the death of Hon. Lawance Agbatutu, the LGA’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman. Majemite in a statement on …

By Amaechi Okonkwo As the world begins the 16 days of activism on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women in Nigeria have been urged to break the culture of silence and embrace a strong campaign against the global menace of violence against them. Pastor Ngozi O. Odukwe-Ighoseube, a legal …

By Ebubu Egbufor The Nigerian Navy and other security outfits have been urged to beef up security at Eastern ports to encourage importers to bring in their vessels and cargoes to the ports. Managing Director of Ports and Terminal Operators Nigeria Limited, PTOL, Mr. Jose Lok, made the appeal while …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The winner of the 5th edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) annual Undergraduate Essay Competition, Enomfon Akpan, a 200 level student of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has been awarded a star prize of N1 million with a brand new …

By Our Correspondents The national coordinator of Ijaw Mandate Group, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, has reportedly escaped assassination attempt by unknown gunmen at his residence in Iwhrekpokpor, Ughelli North Local Area of Delta State.  The assassination attempt is coming days after the leadership of the Ijaw group endorsed Delta Central Senatorial …

… As Renew Entertainment kick-starts Ogbia Traditional Wrestling Festival in Otueke By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The chief of staff to the Bayelsa State governor, Chief Benson Agadaga, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the icon of modern democracy. This, Agadaga, a former school mate to GEJ, said while speaking …

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has described the former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, as a special vessel being used by God to promote the unity and peace of the country. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend in a goodwill message issued by his …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Seriake Dickson, has distributed football kits to 76 communities in Ekeremor/Sagbama Senatorial District in Bayelsa State, saying the gesture expresses his passion to engage and empower youths in a bid to discourage them from engaging …

By Amos Okioma  Pa Olorogun Jabin Member Ugbiyoma is dead. He was aged 89 According to a statement jointly signed by Simon Ugbiyoma and Oyiborukaye James, burial rites for Pa Ugbiyoma will start with a service of songs on November 25, 2021 at his compound in Uhwovioro-Erovie, Uwheru Kingdom of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta …