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As Bayelsa State joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World International Day, August 12, youths in the state and Niger Delta in general have been advised not only to be exemplary in their conduct, but to uphold virtues that will bring glory and commendation to the state. …

Guests from across the country turned out in their numbers to grace the burial ceremony of H.E. Radm. Denson Ere Okujaku (rtd), over the week at the State School, Azuabie, in the heart of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State, and to pay their last respects as he …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The long awaited peace and unity, which had eluded the family and children of late Uku Sunday Efedudu in time past, as a result of enmity, hatred and avarice, has finally returned to them. Late Uku Sunday Efedudu was the founder of Igbe Orhe Ofuafo …

… Inducts Gov Diri into Hall of Fame The United Nations Rescue Services, a non-governmental body affiliated to the United Nation Economic and Social Council, is to embark on different developmental projects worth $3.5 billion in Bayelsa State. The convener/global chairman of the UN Rescue Services, Ambassador Steve Midalah, disclosed this on …

The Bayelsa State Government has allocated 595 hectares of land for the proposed Brass fertilizer company in Odioma Kingdom in Brass Local Government Area of the state. This was as the government also hinted that the bush clearing at the site of the said project has commenced in earnest. The …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Following a keenly contested election, Chief (Hon.) Macpherson Igbedi, has emerged the new president-general of Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, with a total of 51 out of the 92 votes cast. The new executive, led by Chief (Hon.) Igbedi, …

… Urges Ex-agitators to Seek Opportunities ‘Beyond N65,000 Stipends’ Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has thrown his weight behind the Niger Delta Recovery Plan (NDRP) prepared by the interim administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) for economic empowerment of ex-agitators and the Niger Delta region. …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The paramount ruler of Ikodi community in Ahoada West local government area of Rivers State, HRH Jonathan Ayonoadu, has criticised oil companies operating in the Niger Delta for not doing enough to bear on the development of the region. Ayonoadu handed down the criticism Tuesday during …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Evwreni Ward, who is also a respected youth leader in Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Diamond Friday aka ‘Ogbo’, has called for unity among APC faithful in Evwreni Ward. …

Bayelsa State Government is to declare a public holiday in honour of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa United following their emergence as champions of the Men and Women’s competitions of the 2021 AITEO Cup. Governor Douye Diri made this known when he visited players and officials of Bayelsa Queens and Bayelsa …