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The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that his reforms at the PAP are aimed at giving the programme a human face and to help develop the people of the Niger Delta for a better future. He explained that this formed part of his resolve to add value to the programme beyond the N65,000 monthly stipends paid to the ex-agitators. A statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Igoniko Oduma, said that Otuaro spoke at a closed-door meeting in Yenagoa on Saturday with the leaders of ex-agitators from Bayelsa State led by His Royal…

… Urges Omene to ‘Join Hands’ with PG Gam in interest of Urhobo Nation The overall progress of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, remain the collective responsibility of Urhobo sons and daughters, home and abroad, through various positions, professions and imfluence at various levels. Special Adviser to the President General, UPU worldwide, Olorogun Fred Oghenesivbe made the assertion in a statement on Thursday, and made available to newsmen. He appealed to all past president generals and prominent Urhobo leaders to always offer genuine advise that would assist the incumbent President General, Chief Ese Gam Owe Esq, and his team to deliver…

… Nigerian Author Sparks Global Debate, Reveals ‘Historical Whitewashing of Jesus’ In a world where religious imagery has shaped global perceptions of faith, Nigerian author T.C. Wanyanwu has ignited a powerful conversation with his book, Jesus Is a Black Man: An Inconvenient Truth. The thought-provoking title alone has stirred intense debate, challenging centuries-old portrayals of Jesus Christ as a white European figure. Published in 2016, this book is not merely an academic or theological discourse—it is a bold reexamination of historical, scientific, and biblical narratives that question the dominant visual representation of Christianity’s central figure. Wanyanwu, deeply moved by a…

By Amos Odhe Director General of the BRACED Commission, Amb Joe Keshi, has felicitated with Alhaji Idi Mukthar Maiha on his appointment as the pioneer Minister of Livestock Development. According to a statement signed by Eustace A Iyayi, Special Assistant to the minister, Amb Keshi, during a meeting in Abuja, informed the minister of the economic potential in the livestock sector in the South South region, which consists of the BRACED states of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Edo and Delta. He expressed the desire of the region to collaborate and work with the new ministry in order to…

Shell has pledged support for the recent reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, describing them as a good way to reposition the sector for growth and profitability. Senior Vice President, Nigeria, Marno de Jong, while speaking at a dinner Wednesday night at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, said, “We welcome the reforms by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) which have already improved crude oil production to about 1.75 million barrels per day as reported by the agency. He said, “Sustained reforms will boost production further and generate better returns in the entire value chain…

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Tuesday in Abuja charged oil and gas industry stakeholders in Africa to institute an Africa-wide Local Content framework that harmonises policies and fosters cross-border partnerships. He said such a framework would allow African nations to leverage collective strengths for mutual prosperity, while emphasising that “local content is not just a policy – it is a strategy for sustainable economic growth.” In his words, it is “the foundation of economic transformation and energy security across Africa.” In an address titled ‘Unlocking Africa’s Potential through Local…

The Supreme Court, on Friday, reinstated the judgement that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to Rivers State. The apex court further ordered the Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other elected members of the House to forthwith resume sitting, unhindered. The court faulted the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal for vacating the initial order that stopped the release of funds to Rivers State from the consolidated revenue following the failure of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s refusal to re-present the…

… Place Edwin Clark alongside Zik on N500 Note ~ James The National Vice President 2 of Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief Alabo Nengi James, has urged the Federal Government to immortalize late Chief Edwin Clark, by placing his image alongside that of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe on the five hundred note. He said this will mirror the dual-image format of the one thousand naira note. Alabo Nengi James made the call during an interactive secession with members of the Federated Correspondent Chapel (FCC) at the chapel secretariat in Yenagoa the bayelsa state capital. Speaking further, he said, the Nigerian…

… State Honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, Others As Education Ambassadors The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration continued some policies of his predecessor in order to enhance development of the state. Governor Diri said a policy like the Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) was visionary and deserved to be retained and expanded in the overall interest of the state. Senator Diri stated this on Wednesday at the Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) Interventions and Graduation Ceremony of the Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme at the Dr. Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa while paying…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A 30-year-old man, Darlington Watson, was brutally killed on Wednesday evening in Agudama-Epie community, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, amid escalating conflict between two rival cult groups, the Greenlanders and the Bobous. Reports indicate that Watson, a member of the Greenlanders, was forcibly removed from a moving tricycle (keke) by members of the opposing group and was subsequently stoned to death. The lingering feud between the two cult groups reportedly stems from a struggle for dominance over the newly established transport terminal in the Igbogene community, on the outskirts of Yenagoa, with multiple casualties recorded in recent…