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… 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 …

The Bayelsa State Police Command has informed “the general public and well- meaning individuals in the state that a new commissioner of Police has been posted to the command.” According to the statement, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng, took over as helmsman of the command on today 9th August 2021, following …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A community leader in Unenurhie community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Evang Isaac Oriodofe, who is vice president general of the community, has once again gave a stern warning to politicians and those in the corridors of power in the country to …

… Seeks Govt Support By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A physically challenged young man in his thirties, Mr. Oghenerugba Okreghe aka ‘Abara Jesus’ from Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, who is highly and naturally endowed, has said that, disability doesn’t affect his abilities and …