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As countries around the world look forward to using tourism to drive recovery plans in the post Covid-19 pandemic era, Delta State coordinator of the umbrella private sector regulatory organisation in Nigeria, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria  (FTAN),  Mrs Evelyn Gbesoko, has appealed to government to evolve tourism recovery schemes …

Bayelsa State commissioner for culture and tourism, Dr. Iti Orugbani, says security and safety of tourists visiting the state would be his priority, adding that safety and security of visitors have always been considered as an indispensable condition for sustainable tourism development the world over. Dr. Orugbani said, “Safety and …

By Aherhoke Okioma, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government and the Pharmacy Society of Nigeria, PSN, have expressed hope that they would continue to partner in ensuring professionalism in administering and getting the state rid of fake and unwholesome drugs. The duo made the pledge at the weekend in Yenagoa, the state …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri A social group of sons and daughters of Uwheru kingdom, both home and abroad with the name, ‘Oborifori Forum’ has installed a new sign board for Udu Primary School, Uwheru. Speaking at the event to mark the installation, one of the leaders of the group who …

By Joel Anekwe   Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, says that those who sabotage government’s effort to eliminate oil bunkering should be brought to justice. The governor stated that because oil bunkering affects the socio-economic development of the country it should not be allowed to thrive. He made the call when …

By Joel Anekwe The Nigeria Police, Rivers State Command has detained a riot policeman and anti-kidnap officers who precipitated the killing of a 20-year recording artist, Daniel Chibuike, in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Nnamdi Omoni, who announced the detention of the officers …

By Joel Anekwe The Rivers State government says it has begun lobbying the Federal Government to grant licences to youths of the state to build and operate modular refineries. The state is one of those suffering from the activities of illegal refineries, operated by youths in many parts of the …

The Rivers State Universal Basic Education Contractors Association has commended the governor of Rivers State, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo, as well as applauded “his large heart at facilitating the Rivers State Universal Basic Education’s financial grant.” Speaking to newsmen recently in Port Harcourt, chairman of the association, Gideon Ofori, described …

Chairman,  Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Samuel Numenegi, has called on the federal, states and local governments to pay adequate attention to tourism promotion and development, adding that its contributions to poverty reduction, efficiency and productivity, also impacts on several external economic factors, making …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The Olotu’Rode of Evwreni kingdom, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Jabin Omoko, has added his voice to the internal unrest rocking the Evwreni community with the gospel of peace and reconciliation. The Evwreni defence minister made this call when our correspondent …