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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa   A coalition of ex-militant leaders from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have sent a strong worded letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged efforts by the officials of the Federal Ministry of Justice, allegedly led by the solicitor-general of the federation and …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Suspected ritualists on Wednesday beheaded a 37 year old man, Anthony Egbo, inside the Living Faith Church otherwise known as Winners Chapel located at Elebele community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The victim, Anthony Egbo, was a security personnel attached to the church. …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The director-general of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba, and two other chieftains of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Okiemute Agagaraga and Chief Anthony Erukeme, on Sunday assured the party’s Delta Central Senatorial candidate, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, of …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri An internationally acclaimed non-governmental organization in Nigeria, the BudgiT Foundation, with support from Ford Foundation, has ended a one day capacity building workshop for selected community champions across the three senatorial districts in Delta State. The event, which was held on August 8, 2022 in Asaba, …

A leading Customs licensed clearing agent and freight forwarder in the Rivers State, Mr Christopher Isibor Ikekhuamen, has advocated for more government sensitization towards increased export activities in the country. This, he said, will create more awareness on the importance of having an export based economy.          …

Plans have been concluded for the burial of Mrs Florence Igwe Okachuku (nee Ezerie) of Omudidia, Omuagi, Omouorlu, Omudioga Town in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement signed by her first son, Mr Johnson Okachuku regretted that “she left when her advice was needed most, noting …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Traditional rulers and youth groups from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have urged the Federal Government and the multinational oil and gas companies operating in the region to release the accumulated monies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) so as to allow …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A socio-cultural group, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Bayelsa State chapter, after a stakeholders’ meeting on July 14, resolved that, “Chief Chinedu Ugwa, Chief Remigius Ekwem, Mr. Patrick Emeka Ugwu and others and have been totally excommunicated from Igbo community activities.” A communique signed by 28 Ohaneze Ndigbo …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was yet another remarkable festive period in Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as a lover of cultural and traditional activities, Mr. Oghenekohwiroro Diamond Utuedor, was conferred with the special Unugbedjor chieftaincy title of the Ohworhu cultural …

… Bayelsa to Revive 3.6m-litre Otuoke Water Scheme By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described as draconian the National Water Resources Bill before the National Assembly, saying it would have adverse effect on the predominantly maritime state if it is passed into law. Senator Diri …