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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The secretary to the Bayelsa State Government (SSG), Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei, has been conferred with the Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, the most prestigious investiture by the Institute. The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 26, 2023, at the Mariam Babangida …

By Young E. Freeborn, Asaba Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and wife, Dame Edith Okowa, on Friday, attended the funeral service of late business mogul, Chief Ignatius Erigbuem at Saint Michael’s Anglican Church, Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.  Also in …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was a celebration of longevity recently, among the Urhobo and Isoko people of Delta State, as late Mama Esther Blackie Idogun, aged 101 years, was laid to rest at her hometown, Agbarha-Otor, the traditional headquarters of Agbarha kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area …

… Campaigns in Kolokuma/Opokuma; Assures on Road Linking Igbedi to Kaiama By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said as a sitting governor, there was nothing unusual in his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday. Speaking at Igbedi community in …

 … Commends PFN for Initiating Conference By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Preparatory to a peaceful Bayelsa State gubernatorial election on November 11, Revered First Class traditional ruler and chairman, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, in Yenagoa Local Government …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Ofoni Federated Communities in Sagbama Council Area have expressed gratitude to Governor Douye Diri, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for choosing their son, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as deputy governor of Bayelsa State. The Ofoni people, who did not conceal their joy over the choice …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As a result of the protracted intra-communal crisis that rocked the Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State over alleged failed leadership, Unenurhie community, a distinct member of Evwreni kingdom, have started agitations to have their own separate and independent kingdom.  …

… Stresses Implementation of Govt White Paper By Young E. Freeborn, Asaba The secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, has urged the Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area to happily embrace the peace initiatives of the state government on how to end the intra-communal …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa In continuation of the voter education in Bayelsa State ahead of the governorship election, the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation has urged market women, men and youths in Sabagreia community market to ensure that they come out to cast their votes on election day.  Chief Executive …

… Ebebi Allegedly Threatens to ‘Beat Up Party Chairman’ … Embattled Party Chairman owes Journalists, Accuses NUJ of Supporting Gov Diri By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa There is rising mistrust and crisis of confidence withing the fold of the All Progressive Congress (APC) campaign council over alleged cases of short payments …