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… As MVP Sports Selects 18 Players for U17 Tournament in Portugal By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A week after the completion of the 5th Governor Diri International Scouting Program/Coaching Clinic, organizers of the exercise have announced the selection of eighteen young players for camping in Lagos. Director General of the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa Queens Football Club has unveiled Whyte Ogbonda as their new head coach. During the unveiling ceremony in Yenagoa, on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said the appointment of …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As congratulatory messages continue to pour in for the winner of the chairmanship position for Ughelli North Local Government Area in last Saturday’s council polls, Hon. Barr. Jaro Egbo, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and his vice, Chief Mrs. Meg Atano, the people of …

By Young Erhiurhoro The above subject, to some, is quite disturbing and distractive, while to others, it’s very interactive and controversial. This is why the reader should give it the needed attention to bring out the literary beauty in the article to restructure the Urhobo traditional institutions of monarchies and …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  This article – lightly labelled “An Open Letter” – takes its bearing from a Facebook post on Saturday, June 29, 2024, by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy in the Lagos State Government, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, who can be described as a “veteran (authority, consumate, long-serving, …

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the recent Supreme Court ruling, granting financial autonomy to local governments, as a welcome development and relief to state governments. He however expressed concern over its effective implementation and the ability of local councils to handle their financial responsibilities. Governor Eno …

•Targets 100% success, warns personnel against compromise Emmanuel Nlewedum, Port Harcourt The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, Commodore Desmond Igbo, has stated that there has been a drastic reduction in crude oil theft under his watch.Commodore Igbo, while addressing Journalists at the Base over the weekend shortly …

… As Stardom Life FC, Igbogene Girls Lose Bid By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Samson Siasia Stadium on Friday, came alive as the quarter finals of Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, got underway. Stardom Life FC and NDU Queens locked horns to decide which team will qualify for the semi-final, but …

By Amos Odhe The King of Okochiri Kingdom in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM King Ateke Tom, has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, on the achievements recorded by his administration. He observed that Otuaro had quietly carried out well thought-out …

… Denies ‘Abandoning Iwo-Osogbo Road’ By Amos Odhe Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the sanctity of Oluwo of Iwoland as the consenting authority over the three local governments constituting Iwo zone, under the Iwo Traditional Council. This was as he restated his administration’s readiness to complete the Iwo-Osogbo road project. …