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By Young Erhiurhoro As an advocate of peace or a peacemaker, I have written much on peaceful coexistence of people, families and communities. The importance of peace in our everyday living is far worth any monetary offer or position anybody will attain in this life. Peace is paramount to our existence as human beings in our community. This is why we can’t dare to rule out the importance of peace in our lives as people and as a community. For sometime now, Unenurhie community is boiling fiercely as a result of leadership tussle. Since this issue started last year,…

By Paul Williams Non-governmental organization, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has called for accountability and proper assessment of the recent oil spill on the Ogoni area of the state, brought about the rupture of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). The Trans Niger Pipeline ruptured on May 6, 2025, releasing estimated thousands of barrels of crude, according to Kebetkache, into B-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Executive director of Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, Dr. Emem Okon, in a release, said the May 6 spill is the second major one in two months and…

By Emma Sunday Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army  have recovered over 700,000 Litres Stolen Products, arresting 38 Suspects. The recent feat followed intensified crackdown against crude oil theft and associated crimes across the Niger Delta Region. The operations, according to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations on Sunday was conducted in conjunction with other security agencies between May 12 and 18, 2025. The operations also led to the deactivation of 28 illegal refining sites, as well as the destruction of several locally made boats used for criminality. Danjuma…

….Insists on 30-State Structure By: Henry Ovie The Okpe Union on Friday advocated a better structure for Nigerian federalism which will reflect devolution of legislative and governmental powers in favour of the component units. It also called for the establishment of state police to stem the security menace in most areas of the country.” President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe, in a State of the Union Address said the Union was in close collaboration with other indigenous ethnic nationalities and national organizations, including the Movement for National Reformation (MNR) in crafting a new path for the restoration of…

…May Suspend Diri By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The George Turnah-led Caretaker Committee of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vehemently condemned what it alleged as ‘unlawful arrest’ and ‘detention’ of a social media influencer and its dedicated member, Miss Awudumu Reigneth. The Party in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr Derri Alasuote Wright also described Reigneth as a political activist, saying the disturbing development stems from alleged trumped-up charges, including cyberbullying, purportedly fueled by her right to free speech and expression. The Statement read in parts: “Miss Reigneth Awudumu has been an unwavering…

By Emma Sunday The Administrator of Emohua local government area of Rivers State, Barr. Franklin Ajinwo has assured the people of Oduoha Ogbakiri in Ogbakiri community of improved electricity distribution to improve living conditions of residents. The Emohua LGA Administrator who made the promise while playing host to the Oduoha Ogbakiri Wezina Council of Chiefs in his office during a courtesy visit on him, said provision of stable electricity to the community is part of measures to ensure that development trickles down to all the nooks and crannies of the LGA. Ajinwo disclosed that adequate arrangements have been put in place to…

By Young Freeborn, Warri The Odion’Rode of Evwreni kingdom, His Highness, James Amuke has installed Mr. Fidelis Okrukpe as the new Olotu’Rode (Defence Chief) Olorogun Okoloko Ighariemu as Olotu’Ophraghwa (Deputy Defence Chief), while Mrs. Adjari Ephron returned unopposed as the Odiotu’Ewheya (Woman Leader). This was at an enlarged meeting called Thursday by His Highness James Amuke in collaboration with the president-general of Unenurhie community, Mr. Williams Ilayah. The meeting which was held at the community town hall witnessed the attendance of elders and opinion leaders, executive members of the UCDU, women, youths, past UCDU leaders and other members of the…

By Bon Peters, Port Harcourt Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Ltd, a leading Petrochemicals and Fertilizer production company in Eleme Port Harcourt, Rivers State says it is committed to prioritizing environmental preservation and corporate social responsibility. This disclosure was made Thursday when the company hosted media executives and reporters in the state in an event, which was used as a stock taking on how the company fared, under the 18 years leadership of Dr Jossy Nkwocha, the Head Corporate Communications and also to usher in the new Corporate Communications Head, Mr. Bibiye Justice who will take over from Dr Nkwocha who announced…

…Charges State NSF Contingent On Podium Finish By Amos Odhe,Yenagoa. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced cash gifts for wrestlers from the state in the Nigerian team to the recent Under-20 African championship in Morocco. Governor Diri, who received the young wrestlers inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa, rewarded gold medalists with N2 million, N1 million for silver medalist and N700,000 for the bronze winner while the coach of the female team, Oyeins Tangi, got N2.5 million. The female medalists were Mercy Genesis (Gold 50kg), Ebi Biogos (Gold 72kg), Ebipatei Mughenbifa (Gold 65kg) and…

…As Ikuli hails Diri’s Developmental Strides By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa. The Management of the Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited (BEC Ltd), has assured that it is intensifying efforts in the installation of the newly acquired 60mg Gas powered plant to ensure uninterrupted and stable electricity supply in the State. Engr. Olice Kemenanabo who is the Managing-Director of the firm gave the assurance while conducting newsmen on tour of the ongoing works at the project site of the turbines located in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Represented by the Director of Operations of the company, Engr. Steve Bubagha Jnr,…