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By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, signed into law the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill, which was passed by the House of Assembly. Governor Diri assented to the bill in his office at the Government House, Yenagoa in the presence of his deputy, Senator Lawrence …

By Ebube Egbufor Secretary General of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in Rivers State, Deacon Chinedu Ikenga, has advised journalists, especially Maritime reporters to always avoid speculations and hearsay while reporting events. Deacon Ikenga gave the advice while addressing members of the Business and Maritime Writers’ Association …

The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA) has held a grand end of year party for its staff and also rolled out the drums to celebrate those that retired from its service. Managing Director of the board, Chief Engr. Mark Daso Derefaka, in his remarks at the event, said it …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was double celebration recently as Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Marhire Awhin of Evwreni town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State celebrated their one year marriage anniversary with the dedication of their first child. The event, which took place at St. Stephen’s …

… Police Acknowledge CSO’s FOI Request The Nigerian Police Force has acknowledged the receipt of a Freedom of Information request by a coalition of civil society organisations to provide details of the N1 billion allocated for the supply and installation of police transit camp buildings and rapid response squad, as …

By Amaechi Okonkwo The newly established Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC, has expressed readiness to commence immediate projects implementation to address the lingering challenges confronting hydroelectric power producing communities in Nigeria. Chairman of the commission, Joseph Ityav, gave the indication in Port Harcourt on Wednesday at the opening …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri In a bid to enhance the winning chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State at the 2023 polls and future electoral engagements, Dr Rufus Ebegba, director general, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has called for peaceful coexistence, unity and justice in the …

The Rivers State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will work in synergy with the Energy and Maritime Reporters (EMR) for enhanced reportage of its operations and the security of the vital maritime oil and gas industry including other national assets. State commandant, Aliyu Bature, …

Chairman of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone, Hon. Tamuno Kpokpo, had cause to rejoice with friends, relations and guests who came in their numbers to identify with him as he celebrated his birthday. Chairman of the event, Engr. Israel Fubara, commended the celebrant for his uncommon passion and love …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The senior special assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has hinted that the creative industries generate annual revenues of $2.25 trillion and account for 30 million jobs worldwide. He said that according to other calculations made by the United Nations Educational …