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NSF2024: Diri Rewards Bayelsa Athletes With Cash Gifts

… Commits to Hosting Best Festival in 2028 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has rewarded Bayelsa athletes that made the state proud in the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Team Bayelsa finished third according to the official medals table declared by the National Sports Commission, maintaining …

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Environmental Violation: NESREA Seals 14 Facilities, Issues Guidelines for Corrective Actions

  By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja   The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 14 facilities across various sectors within the Federal Capital Territory for flouting environmental laws. The Director-General/CEO of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, confirmed that agency’s team …

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Enugu’s Electricity Tariff Adjustment Backed by Legal Framework ~ Power, Energy Commissioners

  … As FOCPEN Kick against ‘Untargeted, Opaque Federal Subsidies’ By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja  The Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy in Nigeria (FOCPEN) has acknowledged the recent electricity tariff downgrade by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), stating that it fully aligns with the regulatory provisions. FOCPEN …

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Boycott Proposed LG Polls in Rivers ~ Pilex Center

  Frontline human rights organization in Port Harcourt, Pilex Center, has urged citizens of Rivers State to boycott the local government elections scheduled for August by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd). In a release made available to newsmen on July 21, 2025, Excutive Director of Pilex …

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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper of Bayelsa Judge

…As Diri Rewards Officer Who Rejected $17,000 Bribe Abductors of a Judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, have been arrested by the state command of the Nigerian Police. Justice Omukoro was kidnapped on June 21 in Yenagoa and was held for 12 days before he was …

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Wisdom Abel Bags ‘Eminent Peace Ambassador’ Award in Style

It was a delightful sight last Friday July 18, 2025 as Wisdom Anachor Abel stood out to be bestowed with the Award of Eminent Peace Ambassador from members of the International Association of World Peace Advocate (IAWPA), an international organization affiliated with the United Nations ECOSOC and formed since 2019. …

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