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Amidst rumoured calls from some quarters for fresh polls, following the 2019 botched election into the leadership of the apex socio-political body of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), some leading candidates have vowed to reject such moves.  The candidates for the post of president-general, Professor Benjamin …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri It was a beehive of Christian and cultural activities as the remains of late Chief (Mrs.) Julie Oroweriodia Egoh (nee Ziregbe), aged 90, was laid to rest at her country home of Ewu-Urhobo town, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The burial ceremonies which …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of Bauchi, Akwa Ibom and Oyo states were among the galaxy of dignitaries that attended the special victory thanksgiving of the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, in Yenagoa on Saturday.  The event held at the 15,000-seater Ecumenical …

By Tunde Uchegbuo The vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Professor Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, has said that the institution would become a mega university before he leaves office this year.  Speaking recently at a forum with staff of the university, the vice chancellor unveiled plans for more …

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has donated State of the art buses and ambulances to both Rivers United and Rivers Angels FCs. This was done at a brief ceremony today in Govt House, with the governor promising the gift of ten million naira to each of the clubs for …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The entire Agadama community in Uwheru kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, was few days ago thrown into mourning as a young woman, whose name was given as Mrs. Catherine Useh, died while fleeing from the alleged Fulani herdsmen terrorizing them in their …

Swali community in Yenagoa council area of Bayelsa State now has a new community development committee (CDC) and youth leadership. Sources who monitored the election of the new leadership of the town, noted for her commercial and economic importance to the state, reports that one-time chairman of the community’s development …

Bayelsa State Government on Monday granted autonomy to a community along its boundary with Delta State, known as Kabokiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. The state Ministry of Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs has thus been directed to issue a certificate recognizing the rural …

The Governor Douye Diri-led Government of Bayelsa State has indicated plans to complete the Ultra-Modern Motor-park project started by the immediate past administration. The state’s deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the indication at the weekend during a meeting with representatives of Etegwe-Tombia Junction Traders Association, Road Transport Employers and …

… Sampou Community Honours Bayelsa Governor Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed support for electronic voting as a solution to Nigeria’s electoral challenges.  Speaking at a grand reception in his honour in Sampou Community, in Kolokuma Local Government Area, Governor Diri noted that although electronic voting might not …