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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The University of Benin Alumni association, Warri Branch, at its lecture and award ceremony held recently at Osubi town, near Effurun, Delta State honoured her members, including Dr Akpo Mudiaga Odje, a Warri-based legal luminary. Dr Odje, who was also the guest speaker at the event, in his lecture, titled, ‘The Judiciary In The Eyes Of The Storm,’ challenged lawyers to courageously criticize judgements of courts which do not reflect the truth of the law and justice. He particularly took a swipe at the apex court on its judgements in respect of Senators Akpabio and…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Lagos branch of the Niger Delta youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to “continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure and legacy.” The group anchored their endorsement on the detribalized nature of Seyi Tinubu whom they believe, like his father was capable of lifting Lagos to a new height in politics. Addressing a press conference in Lagos, Comrade Sele Diseye National Coordinator, Good Governance Project 2023-2031 said that Seyi Tinubu has empowered all tribes within and outside Lagos, just like his father and deserves…

Joint Venture partners, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) and Lekoil and Gas Investment Limited have announced the flag-off of a water project, as well as the commissioning of newly renovated school buildings and other facilities in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, thus marking “a significant milestone in our commitment to corporate social responsibility and community development.” According to a release signed on behalf of the JV partners by Olusegun Ilori Esq., Executive Director, Legal & Corporate services, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the joint venture “As part of our ongoing efforts to positively impact the host…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Nigerian Youths, especially those in the Niger Delta Region, have been asked to take advantage of the numerous opportunities that are abound in the Oil and Gas industry to become self reliant. The youths were given this advice during the Practical Nigerian Content Forum (PNC) 2024 Youth Forum at the Harold Dappa Biriye Hall, government House Annex in Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital. This year’s theme: ‘Empowering The Future: Unlocking The Opportunities In The Niger Delta Oil and Gas Sector,’ was the 13th edition of Practical Nigerian Content Forum. Addressing the youths, Executive Secretary of Nigeria…

… Urges President Tinubu to ‘Sustain PINL’s Pipeline Surveillance Contract’ By Kelechi Nwaucha Following a spike in Nigeria’s crude oil production, the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended pipeline surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), and the Nigerian Military for their efforts in combating the menace of oil Theft and bunkering in the Niger Delta. MOSIEND, which joins other Niger Delta groups in commending PINL, the Military and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), attributed the successes against oil theft to PINL’s community engagement model, while urging the…

By Nelson Chukwudi The administration of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, commenced on May 29, 2023, after the symbolic swearing-in ceremonies at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. From that day, Governor Fubara hit the ground running to provide Rivers people strong, focused, purposeful and responsible leadership, prioritising the well-being of the State and its people with a renewed push for economic growth, people-centred infrastructure projects and social services. The Governor promised pragmatic steps to improve the ease of doing business and sustain a congenial fiscal policy to attract local and foreign direct investments to stimulate greater economic…

Chairman of the BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has expressed deep concern over the recent killing of an endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin, an endemic species in the West African coast at Andoni beach in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by a local fisherman. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, after receiving a distress call from a local conservation non-governmental organisation in the Andoni Local Government Area on Monday, following a viral video of the killing of a dolphin in the area, Dr. Kiyaramo, the immediate past Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State…

Ogoni people have reportedly adopted a new orientation towards achieving peace and development within the ethnic nation, this charting a path to a permanent resolution of over three decades of conflicts with the government and Shell over oil production and underdevelopment. This follows resolutions taken at an Ogoni congress held Saturday, November 30, 2024 under the aegis of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP). From speeches to interactive sessions, attendees resolved to move forward on the path of development and pledged commitment to support the leadership of MOSOP to achieve these goals. According to a release…

… as Opolo FC Humbles Biogbolo Community in Tournament Opener By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The maiden edition of the Osomkime Blankson Unity Cup (Epie Clan) kicked off with tournament host, Barr. Osomkime Blankson and other dignitaries in attendance at Edepie Primary School Field, Yenagoa. A well-attended tournament opening saw Opolo community triumph 3-1 against Biogbolo to make a clear statement of intent in the tournament. Tournament host, Barr Osomkime Blankson, in a remark, said the competition has no political attachment, but rather is to unite the Epie/Atissa clan and also discover hidden talents amongst communities in the clan. Barr. Blankson…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Angry Ex-militant leaders from different camps in Bayelsa State, on Monday morning shut down United Bank of Africa, UBA, Onopa branch in Yenagoa, the state capital, over alleged fraud and unauthorized freezing of a member’s bank account. The protesters who were armed with placards, of various inscriptions, such as “Stop the fraud, unfreeze Akpos account, Federal High Court didn’t issue any order restricting his account, Motion on Notice isn’t a court order” among others, crippled economic activities in the bank leaving customers stranded for hours. Secretary, Second Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Hon. Okegbe…