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By Joel Anekwe  The senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, Barry Mpigi on Monday led some members of the House of Representatives from the senatorial district to protest the dilapidated state of some sections of the East West road, especially the Eleme Junction to Onne axis.  The legislators gathered …

By Joel Anekwe The Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI), has called on the Rivers State government, the 23 local councils in the state and other stakeholders to adopt inclusive strategies in governance. This is towards the delivery of good governance and the actualization of the true dividends of democracy.  …

By Joel Anekwe  The senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, Barry Mpigi on Monday led some members of the House of Representatives from the senatorial district to protest the dilapidated state of some sections of the East West road, especially the Eleme Junction to Onne axis.  The legislators gathered …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NDYCPP), on Sunday appealed to those who lost in the Bayelsa governorship primaries in the dominant political parties to exercise restraint. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected Senator Douye Diri from amongst 21 aspirants that sought the ticket, …

… As Alaibe Kicks, Appeals For Calm By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, the newly elected candidate of the party for the November 16, 2019 election in the state. State Secretary of the party, Chief Godspower Keku, said …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has advocated tolerance and maturity among the political class in the gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16, 2019 in the state. He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the relevant agencies to ensure the conduct …

Bolt the leading on-demand transportation platform in Africa, last Friday, launched its operations in Port Harcourt promising to focus on making urban travel easier, quicker and more reliable. The new Port Harcourt operation brings to the total of Bolt’s cities in Nigeria to 8, with the service already well-established in …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa As predicted by some observers, the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State for the November 16 governorship election has begun amidst high tension, shooting and many uncertainties. There are 21 aspirants vying to become the flag bearer of the party, with …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa One of the top contenders for the Bayelsa State governorship election, Chief Timi Alaibe has adduced reasons why he stands out among the pack, urging delegates to cast their votes wisely. In an interaction with the Federated Correspondents chapel, the former managing director of the Niger …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party’s primary election for the November 16  Bayelsa State governorship election, one of the top aspirants, Arc Reuben Okoya, while speaking journalists, said he is not a desperate politician. He said he is rather desperate for the development of Bayelsa State …