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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 poll in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, as a needless distraction. In his reaction shortly after the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja dismissed the application of Chief Sylva and the APC for lacking in merit, Governor Diri said the case was not only a distraction for him but for the entire state. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying that he…

The Commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Hon Daniel Igali, has reiterated his support for the overall activities of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). Igali stated this on Thursday, when the new executive of SWAN Bayelsa paid him a courtesy visit in his office, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. According to the World and Olympic champion, sports journalists play a key role in the development of sports, hence assuring the association of his continued support to its activities. “I appreciate you all for this courtesy visit and congratulations on your emergence as new SWAN exco in the state,…

By Young Erhiurhoro It was another glorious day for the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Revd Henry Chukudum Ndukuba, as he added another year to his age on 18 July, 2024. According to available biographical records on this great servant of God, he began his humble life at Ogberuru in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. And through his 63-year journey on mother earth, he has passed through the ups and downs of this world. Interestingly, if not for the big God who is always by of the Primate, he would have…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The town of Odi in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was recently a beehive of church and social activities as the General Overseer and Founder of the Redeemed Flocks International Gospel Centre, Apostle Michael Ephron added another year to his age as a pastor, husband and father. The event which was held on 17 July, 2024 at the church headquarters, saw members of the clergy in Odi town, members of his church, branch pastors, business and political class, family members and other dignitaries in attendance. The service which started with a message titled…

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday evening at the Government House held a closed door meeting with student leaders from across the unions with a joint resolution to work for good governance for all Osun residents. At the meeting coordinated by the governor’s aide on students matters, Oladejo Bashiru Aderoju, and attended by the President of NAOSS, Akinnibi Mufutau; Ogungbe Taiwo, NANS JCC Chairman; Bamigboye Peter of NANS ZONE D and others, the parties addressed areas of concerns with the student leaders commending Governor Adeleke on good governance. According to NAOSS President, Akinnibi Mufutai, the students body appreciates the governor’s commitment…

Non-governmental organization, Policy Alert, and four other organisations have commenced implementation of a project aimed at enhanced and sustainable service delivery, through increased domestic investment, for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions in five states – Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Imo. The project will be implemented by the Fund TB Cluster comprising of Policy Alert, Gender Perspective and Social Development Center (GPSDC), Center for Healthworks, Development and Research Initiative (CHEDRES), Concern for Women and Youth Empowerment (COWOYEM), and Initiative for the Prevention and Control of Diseases (IPCD), is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the…

… As MVP Sports Selects 18 Players for U17 Tournament in Portugal By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A week after the completion of the 5th Governor Diri International Scouting Program/Coaching Clinic, organizers of the exercise have announced the selection of eighteen young players for camping in Lagos. Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe in a statement on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee said eighteen players had been selected by MVP Sports Management Agency for camping at Moonluck Football Academy in Lagos State. According to the statement, the camping would be to select the most outstanding players of…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa Queens Football Club has unveiled Whyte Ogbonda as their new head coach. During the unveiling ceremony in Yenagoa, on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said the appointment of Whyte Ogbonda is a clear indication that the state is ready to compete at all levels. Senator Ewhrudjakpo described the decision to appoint the experienced tactician as a strategic move to rejuvenate the team to a more enviable height and to build on their legacy. “Our previous coaches did well…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As congratulatory messages continue to pour in for the winner of the chairmanship position for Ughelli North Local Government Area in last Saturday’s council polls, Hon. Barr. Jaro Egbo, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and his vice, Chief Mrs. Meg Atano, the people of Unenurhie community in Evwreni Ward 08 have expressed faith in the incoming council helmsman. In a congratulatory message signed by the President-General of Unenurhie community, Mr. Peter Maison, and made available to our correspondent, the community expressed confidence in Hon. Egbo and his cabinet, noting that he has the requisite…

By Young Erhiurhoro The above subject, to some, is quite disturbing and distractive, while to others, it’s very interactive and controversial. This is why the reader should give it the needed attention to bring out the literary beauty in the article to restructure the Urhobo traditional institutions of monarchies and royal stools in order to achieve their set goals as the custodians of the people, promoters of the people’s cultural heritage and protectors of traditional beliefs and cultural values in Urhobo land. Urhobo is a distinct and unique ethnic group in Nigeria. In the same way, it’s a distinct tribal…