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A Community Citizens’ Jury, sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, has identified over 15 cases of environmental degradation and oil pollution brought before it by impacted community members from the Niger Delta region. The sitting, which took place recently at the instance of Kebetkache Women Development and Resource …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa There is high hope that an automobile manufacturing plant will be established in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital in six months to commence car production. Speaking to journalists in Yenagoa, chairman of the 3rd edition of the Emeritus Prof. Steven Odi-Owei Annual Public Lecture, Engr. Ugochukwu …

… As Prof. Okaba Delivers Lecture on Cultural Revival for Ijaw Nation  By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Izon Ladies Association (ILA), Nigeria, has held a three billion Naira fundraising event for the construction of a national secretariat complex. The event, which also included a lecture titled ‘Cultural Revival: Imperative for …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa  Former militant leader and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, popularly known as General Boyloaf, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser, describing the appointment as commendable. Victor-Ben, who was the secretary of …

By Amos Odhe The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has directed the managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku to continue to oversee the affairs of the commission until a new board is constituted by President Bola Tinubu. This directive was contained in a letter …

A town hall meeting with stakeholders on the impact of operations of the multinational companies operating in Akwa Ibom State, has been rounded off in Uyo, as impacted communities demand environmental justice. According to a report by The Pioneer’s Emmanuel Atteh, the stakeholders’ demands were contained in a communique issued …

… NDDC, North-East Dev Commission, CBN ‘Fingered’  By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A transparency group, the League of Nigerian Democrats (LND), has raised alarm over alleged looting spree embarked upon by officials of the ministries, departments and agencies following last week’s announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the freezing of …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called for an amendment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in order to address the flaws in the legislation. Governor Diri said the review would go a long way in tackling the ongoing crisis between oil companies …

Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his 60th birthday. In a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, the party expressed gratitude to God for “His good hand on the governor that has kept and led him …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawerence Ewhrudjakpo, has called on relevant government agencies and institutions to review the existing local government administrative structure, with a view to unbundling the works department in the various councils. Senator Ewhrudjakpo made the call on Tuesday when he …