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… To Prioritise Ecotourism, Agritourism, Film/Art Tourism as Core Areas of Focus Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri has hinted of plans by his administration to focus attention on ecotourism, agricultural tourism and Film/art tourism, noting that the potential in these three areas will be harnessed to stimulate the local …

By Pius Dukor Civil Society Organisations in the Niger Delta have advocated for more training on Gender Based Violence and the Theory of Change as they also tasked victims to speak out so that perpetrators can be brought to book. The CSOs made this known during a Theory of Change …

A coalition of youths in Bayelsa State has commended Governor Douye Diri on his administration’s achievements. The group led by the director-general of the Prosperity Youth Coalition, Mr. Doubara Kumokou, gave the commendation on Thursday during a solidarity rally to Government House, Yenagoa. Mr Kumokou, who spoke at the rally, …

•As Gov Fubara commends protesters for peaceful demonstration, declares better days ahead Emma Sunday The Day one of the ongoing nationwide #Endbadgovernance in Nigeria witnessed massive turnout in Rivers State as thousands of protesters took to the streets of Port Harcourt, Capital city of the State to register their frustrations …

•Transform state into industrial hub, reliable economic gateway Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to spend his days in office working assiduously towards rebuilding the economy of the State beyond crude oil and gas so that it can be reckoned as a reliable economic gateway, investment destination and …

By Chukwumaechi Godwin Government Secondary School Oyigbo on Saturday triumphed over six others to win the 2024 annual science quiz competition in the Senior Secondary School SS II category sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Rivers State. The 2024 contest centred on the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovating the …

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 …