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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Bayelsa State Chapter has put in place a line-up of activities to mark its 2024 Week from December 7 to 13. A statement by the chairman of the Planning and Organizing Committee, Mr. Loveday Herbert and Secretary, Tom Amaegbe says the programme of activities will include a 6 Kilometer Road Race, the Clinton Thompson Cup which is a football competition among Media organizations in Bayelsa State, Indoor Games, a Capacity Building Workshop/Training for members and a SWAN Award Night. According to the statement, the 6 Kilometer Road Race for journalists and media professionals…

By Ehichioya Ezomon  What’s become of the three-count charge of “abuse of office, assault, and threat to life” instituted by the Nigeria Police against a House of Representatives member, Alex Ikwechegh, for dehumanising an e-hailing Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, on October 27, 2024, in Abuja?  On October 28, the Police interrogated Ikwechegh, and on October 30, they announced his prosecution, with a post on X by the Force Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, stating, in all caps: “RULE OF LAW: POLICE PROSECUTES HON ALEXANDER IKWEGH FOR ASSAULT.” At his docking, Ikwechegh pleaded not guilty to the charges, and after an oral…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Niger Delta Intelligentsia Team, a network of “intellectual crusaders and enlightenment practitioners” in oil and gas producing areas of the Niger Delta, has hailed President Bola Tinubu, for championing the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ “which is propelling positive indicators in the oil and gas sector of the nation’s economy.” The group also commended the management of the Nigeria National Petroluem Company Ltd (NNPCL) for “driving dynamic, pragmatic, innovative, resourceful and professional vehicle of administration that has fired up increased Joint Venture partnerships and opening of foreign investment windows in the oil and gas sector.” In a release signed…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali, has commended the breath-taking African Military Games being hosted by Nigeria under the stewardship of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, describing it as capturing the rich cultural heritage, sporting prowess, and diversity of the African continent. Hon Igali, in a statement made available to newsmen on behalf of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, noted that the event has drawn heads of State, dignitaries, athletes, officials, and spectators from across Africa, signifying unity and peaceful coexistence. According to Igali, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has banned all tribal and ethnic-based traders’ associations operating in Swail and other markets in the state. Consequently, the state Commissioner of Police has been directed to enforce the order by arresting any person or group of persons who continues to parade themselves as members of such associations at the various markets. Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the orders at the weekend after receiving a report from the Swali Market Conflict Resolution Committee during a meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa. Speaking at the meeting, which was also…

… MSDND Urges Police IG to InvestigateBy Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Former Secetary General of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Comrade Jude Gbaboyor, has raised alarm over alleged attempt by some Police personnel attached to the Tantita Surveillance Security Company to kidnap him at his residence in Abuja, over comments defending the Nigerian Navy on alleged involvement in oil theft. According to Comrade Jude Gbaboyor, armed policemen, numbering six, invaded the residential area where he resides in Abuja to in a secret bid to arrest and abduct him without a warrant of arrest and evidence…

A socio-cultural group, known as the Crusaders for Niger Delta Community Development (CNDCD), has described attacks on the CEO/Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, as baseless and unnecessary distractions. CNDCD, in a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa on Tuesday by its National Coordinator, Amb. Jesse Ese, said what Ogbuku deserves is thumbs up from the people of the Niger Delta region for the commissions interventions in the area, rather than attacks and endless distractions. The group which has its affiliations with the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged new permanent secretaries in the state to perform their duties with utmost integrity and accountability in the ministries they are assigned. Senator Diri gave the charge on Tuesday during the swearing-in of 15 permanent secretaries inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. The chief registrar of the State High Court, who was represented by the deputy chief registrar, Baitimizimo Obiri, administered the oaths of office and allegiance on the permanent secretaries. While congratulating them for reaching the zenith of their career, the governor stressed…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. A statement by Chairman of the NUJ Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha and Secretary, Comrade Stanley Imgbi said the impactful and purposeful life of Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan(GCFR) deserves to be celebrated especially on this auspicious occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. The Tonye Yemoleigha-led NUJ described Dr. Jonathan as an icon of peace and democracy in Africa whose political journey has not only inspired people across the continent and…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Major Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region has applauded the combined efforts of the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), for their efforts at significantly increasing the country’s oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd). The Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress, NDYCPP, in a statement on Monday described the progress as a result of coordinated actions to combat oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism. This achievement follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in July, tasking the Chief of Defence…