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…As Diri Receives Africa In Diaspora Leader On Maiden Nigeria Visit ‎ ‎ ‎Bayelsa State has procured two aircraft to commence commercial flight operations at the state’s airport. ‎ ‎Governor Douye Diri, who stated this during the courtesy visit of the Prime Minister of the State of Africa In Diaspora, …

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa       In the pursuit for improved corporate governance, enhanced performance and effective service delivery to the nation and citizens, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday held a knowledge exchange session, leading to a …

  By Paul Williams   Nigeria’s gas company, NLNG, says that with 6 percent of the global reserves, Africa, especially Nigeria, has a duty to move beyond the role of raw material suppliers and take their place as key players in the global LNG market. Delivering a keynote address, titled …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon   Like the fabled tortoise that’s never absent in stories, former President Goodluck Jonathan’s lately the talk-of-the-town – and the “beautiful bride” courted for drafting into the presidential contest in the 2027 General Election. The one-term (or “two-term”) president (2010-2015) – relishing another four-year stay at …

  By Our Reporter   The Chief and Head of Ezekiel-Hart Chieftancy House of the Ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom, Chief (Engr) Idasonye Ezekiel-Hart, has celebrated “our son who stood up for what is right,” while expressing gratitude to Rivers State governor, Sir. Siminialayi Fubara, for appointing Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart as …

…Declares Immediate Action on Secretariat Renovation Plan ‎ ‎By Mandy Willy  ‎ ‎ ‎Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost in Monday’s fire outbreak that affected a section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt. ‎ ‎The governor, who …

The Bayelsa State Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity has warned corps members against involvement in illicit drug trade and drug abuse, saying the NYSC uniform is not a guarantee against arrest and prosecution. ‎ ‎Mrs. Okpalifo, who was  represented by the Camp Director, …

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa.  ‎ ‎It was celebration galore last weekend as leadership and members of the Bayelsa West political family as well as friends of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, converged on his Ofoni country-home to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee. ‎ ‎Speaking at the ceremony, the …

By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎ ‎A prominent human rights activist and coordinator of a non- governmental advocacy group in Rivers State, the Centre For Good Governance Initiative(CEFORGI), Barr. Gerald Fynecountry, has cautioned politicians, especially members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other stakeholders for discriminating against the administration …

By: Bethel Toby  ‎ ‎A  medical consultant in Rivers State, Dr Ngozi Toby, has called for collaboration among civil rights organizations, corporate bodies, non- governmental groups and  other well- meaning individuals, including government at all levels, to massively support women and the vulnerable in the society. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking with …