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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former legislators in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly have endorsed Governor Douye Diri’s bid for a second term in office. The ex-lawmakers, under the aegis of the Bayelsa Former Legislators Forum passed a vote of confidence on Senator Diri during a courtesy visit to Government …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi  Human Rights advocacy group the Niger Delta Rights Advocates (NDRA) has accused the Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyeojocha, of plotting to destablise the government of President Bola Tinubu. The group alleged that instead of the minister to concentrate on her job, “she was busy with …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The palatial home of the president-general of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Peter Maison, was recently agog as he celebrated his birthday anniversary with his family, friends and community members; even as he dedicated the anniversary to orphans …

Oil industry stakeholders, including pipeline host communities have expressed satisfaction with the surveillance strategy adopted to secure the nation’s crude oil from oil thieves, illegal bunkerers/Kpo fire operators and pipeline vandals. They said the fact that crude oil theft had reduced by over 90 percent is evident in the reduced availability …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  In my May 15, 2023, article in New Telegraph on, ‘Election Petitions: Need for litigants and judges to avoid technicalities,’ I referenced an opinion piece by lawyer and rights activist, Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) on, ‘The evils of technical justice.’  Adegboruwa’s article of February 2, 2021 (SaharaReporters) stemmed …

… as Edo, Akwa Ibom Improve By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A new report unveiled at the weekend by a non-governmental organisation, Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), has revealed that four out of the six states of the South-South region ranked poorly in terms of transparency and accountability in …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the newly crowned Pere (king) of Tarakiri Clan to sustain the peace, which he said is the panacea to development and progress in the kingdom. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the coronation and presentation …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa “SP Chris Nwaogbo and his men at Operation ‘Puff Adder’ have displayed utmost commitment and outstanding performance in the discharge of their duties which is unprecedented in the history of policing in Bayelsa State.” This was part of the reason why the Bayelsa State Chapter of …

The managing director and chief executive officer of Ken-Next Ventures Nigeria Limited, Mr. Onah Kelvin James, has received a Gold Excellent Achievers Award as a Distinguished Company Director of the year 2023 from the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria. Handing the award plaque to him at his company’s corporate …

… Says PH Ring Road will open up community for more developments By Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The people of Mgbuodohia Community in Rumuolumeni kingdom, Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State has expressed their appreciation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the roads construction in the area. Head, Mgbuodohia Council …