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Former governor of Bayelsa State and immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has led a delegation of the Bayelsa All Progressives Congress (APC) on a condolence visit to the family of the late Pa Edwin Clark in Abuja. The former governor also led the South South APC delegation to the party’s caucus meeting that held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. A statement signed by Sylva’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Chief Julius Bokoru, said the Bayelsa APC Chairman, Chief Dennis Otiotio and Amb. Philip Ikurusi were among the APC leaders on…

… Insist on Mii-dee-kor, Inclusion By Kelechi Nwaucha Women from the four local government areas of Rivers State that make up Ogoni ethnic nation have demanded that the Federal Government address issues of rape, repression, military killings and environmental degradation suffered by the Ogonis before attempting “any talk” of possible resumption of oil production activities in the area. Meeting in Port Harcourt on Tuesday to protest talks of a possible resumption of oil production, the women from the ethnic nation, spanning Khana, Eleme, Tai and Gokana LGAs, lamented the repression, rape, killing and derivation suffered by Ogoni people in their…

By Ehichioya Ezomon  In a week’s time, on Monday, March 3, 2025, the three-man Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) looking into alleged malpractice at the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, will preside over the adoption of written addresses by Petitioners and Respondents to the dispute. At the close of the hearing proper on February 13, the Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Wilfred Kpochi (with him Justices A.B. Yusuf and A.A. Adewole), gave seven days to the Respondents, and five days to the Plaintiffs to write their addresses, and extra three days each to file their written addresses, for adoption…

By Amos Odhe In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics and legal advocacy, few figures have demonstrated the multifaceted prowess and unwavering commitment exemplified by Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON. His journey is a testament to resilience, leadership, and an unyielding dedication to societal advancement. Hailing from the rich cultural tapestry of the Niger Delta, Turnah’s formative years were imbued with a profound sense of justice and community service. This intrinsic motivation propelled him to pursue a career in law, where he quickly distinguished himself as a formidable legal mind. His expertise spans various facets of legal practice, earning him…

Paramount Ruler of lkarama Federated Communities in Yenagoa local Government Area of Bayelsa State, HRH Wariebi Berebozigha, the 13th Ama-Miepinamo Owei of Ikarama Federated Communities, has decried government and oil companies’ “insensitivity” towards Infrastructural development in their domain despite being host to major oil companies, SPDC and NAOC that have been operating there for decades. The monarch also said that being a peaceful and peace loving community without any negative reports of hostility, crisis or violence, government has continued to disregard their peaceful disposition. HRH Berebozigha who is barely one year in office made this known while speaking to journalists…

 •Urges Tinubu to ignore calls for his removal as NDDC MD  Emma Sunday  Hundreds of women from the Niger Delta region on Monday gathered in Port Harcourt, capital city of Rivers State to pray for the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The women who converged at the venue of the ongoing second edition of a 3-month skills acquisition programme organised by the Victorious Prayer Network (aka, King Makers Ministries), but sponsored by the NDDC, later stormed the roads of Port Harcourt in protest against alleged secret moves by some persons to oust the…

University don, Dr. Thankgod Obutor Imo, has reacted to the call for the scrapping of the Department of Accounting in tertiary institutions in Nigeria due to the influences of Artificial Intelligent (AI). Dr. Imo who is the Head of Department of Accounting at the Rivers State University (RSU), in an interview in Port Harcourt, said such calls, if true, are unnecessary because of the importance and prominence of accounting in all facets of business, and the fact that accounting is the backbone of any business. “I don’t think such a call, wherever it is coming from, is proper because accounting…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter has inaugurated its new chairperson, Engr. Mrs. Amalate Ann Jonathan Obuebite. APWEN also bestowed on the Bayelsa First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri an award of honour “to acknowledge her significant contributions to advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, which is crucial for the development of the state and nation at large.” The wife of the Bayelsa State governor was also recognised for her “unwavering dedication to championing issues related to women and advocating for the empowerment of the girl child.” The inauguration…

By Eze Princewill The President, Nigereria Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, has emphasized that a sustainable environment and protection should be a collective concern for all. Osigwe dropped the emphasis when the Association of Environmental Lawyers of Nigeria (AELAN) led by its President, Prof Samuel Chisa Dike paid a courtesy call on him at his office in Abuja recently. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said lawyers must advocate for policies and legal frameworks that prioritize environmental protection. The crux of the visit as revealed by the NBA President, was the crucial role lawyers play in environmental sustainability and protection.…

By Josiah Egbilika Every 21st February, the world celebrates the international mother tongue day. This day is set aside to create awareness of the necessity of indigenous languages and why the globe should have language tolerance noting that despite the differences in our languages, we are one. This year, the celebration is special as it marks the 25th year, silver jubilee of the celebration of the international mother tongue day which was adopted by united nations in 2000 after been initiated by Bangledish the year before. This therefore calls for a reflection to the Nigerian situation. For 25 years, what…