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Head of the Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) unit in the Bayelsa State Ministry of Health, Dr. Tarelah Idowu Prefa has praised the wife of Bayelsa State governor, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri, for her tireless advocacy efforts in promoting TCAM practices. She said that the First Lady’s efforts have helped raise awareness about the importance of TCAM and its potential benefits for public health. Speaking with newsmen in Yenagoa on Thursday, Dr. Prefa, who also doubles as the pioneer State Desk Officer of TCAM, emphasized the urgent need to address the significant knowledge gap surrounding traditional, complementary and alternative…

By Young E. Freeborn, Asaba Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, decorated his Chief Security Officer, (CSO) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Omoarebun Iluobe,; his Aide-De-Camp, (ADC), Superintendent of Police (SP) Oreoluwa Ogunwumiju, and five others who were newly promoted by the Police authority at the Government House, Asaba. Other police officers included the Provost, SP Kenneth Iyetor; Unit Commander, Government House, Asaba, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bako Ibrahim; Escort Commander, DSP Umoh Ubong; OC Communication, Government House, DSP Anthony Okonji, and Unit Commander 51 Police Mobile Force (PMF) DSP Kalu Ibeh. Governor Oborevwori was supported by…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has hailed the emergence of a former lawmaker representing Rivers East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator John Azuta Mbata, as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Governor Fubara in a statement signed by his media aide, Nelson Chukwudi, said that the frontline politician’s victory at the poll in Enugu, on Friday, is a testament to his wide acceptance across the aisle as an accomplished Nigerian, whose test of character and integrity is exemplary. He said that the overwhelming votes of the delegates show the implicit confidence of members of the socio-cultural organisation…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has assured the people of Okrika in Rivers State that the Okrika-Borokiri bridge project, which has been abandoned for upwards of 12 years, would soon completed by the commission. The NDDC gave the assurance on Tuesday through the Executive Director, Finance and Administration (EDFA), Boma Iyayi at a Stakeholders Interactive Forum on “Borokiri Okrika Bridge project. Iyayi said that the project has been earmarked by the NDDC, together with the Kar-Ataba as legacy projects that must be delivered in Rivers State. He explained that the project commenced in 2012…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The president-general of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Peter Maison, recently spotted out imposition of unpopular persons as leaders of communities as the major cause of communal crises across the Niger Delta region. In a chat with our correspondent immediately after the PG ended the monthly executive meeting with members of his cabinet, he pointed out that, communal crises across the Niger Delta region especially in Urhobo and Isoko ethnic nationalities were on the increase because some perceived political heavyweights, who are power-drunk in these communities and also…

By Amos Odhe The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Bayelsa chapter, has joined other chapters to felicitate with the association’s National President, Comrade Isaiah Benjamin. The felicitation was communicated through a statement by the state chairman, Comrade Mrs Timinepre Ohia and Secretary, Mr Patrick Ndubuisi, on behalf of Bayelsa SWAN. The statement congratulated Comrade Isaiah Benjamin for witnessing another year, and prayed God to continue to guide and see him through his endeavors, particularly on his mandate to take national SWAN to the next level. “On behalf of our esteemed members we celebrate the life our President, Comrade Isaiah…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration’s urban renewal programme will transform Yenagoa, the state capital, into a modern city. Senator Diri stated this against the backdrop of the recent relocation of inter-state commercial transporters to the new state-owned transport terminal at Igbogene. Speaking on Wednesday during the state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, the governor said centralised motor parks were features of modern cities, which Yenagoa was gradually turning into. He warned against touting around the vicinity of the terminal, saying that all travellers were expected to go into…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, members of the state executive council and the leadership of the Bayelsa Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei. Mrs. Bidei died after a brief illness on December 30, 2024 aged 67. Governor Diri, who spoke in an emotion-laden voice, recalled how Mrs. Bidei and her husband, Jackson Bidei, a former African wrestling champion, retired Director of Sports and Permanent Secretary, were his staunch supporters from the beginning of his political journey.…

•Tasks them to Uphold Integrity, Shun Corruption Emma Sunday The 119 newly promoted officers of the Rivers State Police Command has been changed to maintain professionalism and uphold the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force. Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju gave the charge while decorating the newly promoted officers at the Police Officers’ Mess in Port Harcourt on Thursday. CP Adepoju who lauded the officers for their hard work and commitment which earned them the promotion, urged them to shun corruption, embrace community policing and be disciplined in their new roles, adding that their conduct must reflect…

As Belburge International Limited, (a Custom Bonded Terminal/Warehouse), marks it’s successful one year anniversary celebration, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Amb. Dr. Nwagbo Eberechukwu Barnabas, has reiterated the commitment of the company in contributing positively to the nation’s economy and providing opportunities for youths in the country. Amb. Barnabas who is also the MD/CEO of Roseluxe Hotel Limited and Irish Home Limited (a real estate firm), made these remarks on Friday, at the first anniversary celebration of the firm, which was graced by many dignitaries in the public, private and maritime sectors of the economy, among…