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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Chairman of Brass Local Government Area, Hon. Lucky Febo has condemned the sporadic shooting in Hununu community, Akassa, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State by the military, describing it as “unacceptable and potentially catastrophic”. The incident, our correspondent gathered, has instilled widespread panic and …

… Says ‘You Can Not Win Election in Ahoada’ By Mandy Tina Dr. Reason Onya, former Commissioner of Urban Development and Physical Planning Rivers State, has condemned the allegations made by Hope Ikiriko, the immediate past chairman of the Ahoada West Local Government Area, against the state governor, Sir Siminalayi …

… Transparency Groups urge NJC, CJ to Probe Rulings By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Police Commissioner in Bayelsa State, Alonyenu Francis Idu has raised concern over recent court rulings in the state granting freedom to alleged notorious kidnappers arrested and arranged in the state. According to Police Commissioner Alonyenu Francis …

By Chukwumaechi Godwin Host of the quarterly August Meeting Port Harcourt and education promoter, Kingsley Wali has warned the Nigerian government to be cautious over the growing negative cliche, ‘Education Is Scam,’ among the younger generation. He gave the warning at the second quarter of the August Meeting held in …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Reproduced herein is a draft of the article intended for Monday, July 22, 2024, before it’s “overtaken” by the Thursday, July 18, 2024, alleged attempt by political thugs to “assassinate” either or both of court-reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, and the candidate of …

•Advices protesters to act lawfully Emma Sunday, The Rivers State Police Command said it has made massive deployment of personnel ahead of the August 1 #EndBadGovernance protest planned by some youths and civil society groups across the country. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Olatunji Disu in a statement …

•Seeks support for Tinubu, advices youths against nationwide protest •Receives applause from Rivers stakeholders for effective representation  Emma Sunday,  The Rivers State Representative on the 7th Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chief Tony Okocha has embarked on an inspection tour of multiple ongoing projects initiated by the Commission …

Nigeria is currently grappling with a myriad of challenges that have led to widespread discontent among its citizens, particularly the youth. The country is witnessing a surge in nationwide protests, with young people taking to the streets to express their frustration and demand change. However, its essential to recognize that …

•Seeks urgent intervention over alleged harassment by vigilante group Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt A man known as Justice Ejechi is seeking for the intervention of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu in the case of his alleged trial by ordeal (Juju trial) and illegal search of his …

•As Akpabio, Ogbuku, Asari, others declare region protest-free zone Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt The President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio, yesterday launched a Youth Internship Scheme initiated by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for ten thousand youths of the Niger Delta region to be paid fifty thousand naira …