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By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A non-governmental organisation, Stakeholders Alliance for Corporate Accountability (SACA), has intensified campaign against oil spills in the Niger Delta region. The NGO which was founded by a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Kevin O’Hara, organized an enlightenment, sensitization and training programme for women in Bayelsa State. The programme tagged, ‘Action Reflection On Impacts of Oil Spillages and Human Rights,’ brought together women leaders from 20 rural communities in Bayelsa State to reflect and share experiences on actions they are taking to reduce crude oil spillages and its associated risks to the environment and human beings in their…

By our Reporter It was celebration galore at the palace of the Ebenanaowei of Ogboin Ebe at Ogbopina in Amasoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State as people from across Nigeria converged to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ebenanaowei of the Clan, His Royal Majesty, King Oweipa Jones Ere III. He ascended the ancient throne on June 4, 2004 after the death of his father, His Royal Majesty King Ayibatari Ere, Ogboin ll who reigned for 25 years, after a rigorous selection process spanning seven days, and was presented the staff of office by the first civilian…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Chief Executive officer of Port Harcourt-based Elschon Nigeria Limited, Emi Membere-Otaji, has said that the Nigerian maritime sector is now attractive to more investments due to improved security on the nation’s maritime domain. This he said was made possible by improved security on the nation’s waterways with a record 24 monthsof zero piracy attacks as well as the delisting of Nigeria from the international piracy hotlist. Membere-Otaji, who is also a medical doctor, disclosed this to newsmen at the graduation ceremony of the 2024 batch of the Advanced Combat Training at the 5 Battalion (Military)…

The Delta State Government on Friday, approved the upward review of the contract sum of some of its projects that are at various stages of completion across the state. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba. Dr. Osuoza said the upward review of the contract sum of the affected projects was largely precipitated by fluctuations in unit rate for the balance and additional works. He disclosed that the state Executive Council approved the…

… As Olubayi Lambasts African Leaders over IMF Policies By Amos Odie, Yenagoa The 2024 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue has ended in Benin City, the Edo State capital with a call on African countries to prioritize investment in quality education so as to promote sustainable development and stability in the continent. Notable personalities who spoke on the theme: ‘Functional Education and Effective Political Leadership As A Panacea To Africa’s Growth and Development’, included former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, and his Benin Republic counterpart, Thomas Boni Yayi and former Vice President of Zambia, Dr Nevers…

By Young Erhiurhoro The East-West road as we know is a popular and very busy federal road and our major area of focus in this report is the Ughelli to Patani axis, all in Delta State. Therefore, this report will seek the immediate attention of both the federal government and the Delta State government on how to curtail the different risks and challenges confronting road users in order to bring life and peace back to the road itself and also to the road users. As a federal road, I know that so many official vehicles of government, convoys of governors,…

By Amos Odie, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has commiserated with the family of late Alhaji Auwalu Aliyu, the Plateau State Government and the Arewa Commnity in the state over the murder of their member within the week in a robbery incident in Yenagoa. A Government House statement says the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, had already met with the leadership of the Arewa Community and assured them of government’s determination to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the killers of Alhaji Aliyu. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who urged the Police to do everything possible to effect the arrest of those involved…

… as Local Government Finals Continue in Sagbama By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Krusaders Feeders FC of Peretrogbene have emerged champions of Ekeremor Local Government Area, the first local government final in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup decided in Ekeremor town. The final, which witnessed electrifying football from both sides, was seen by the chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area, Hon Onniye Isaac, vice chairperson, supervisory councilors and other political appointees. Krusaders Feeders FC beat Petroleum Boys FC 2-1 to lift the trophy. Handsome Surveyor put the Peretrogbene based side ahead on 17 minute from a…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Ahead of the Delta State Local Government Elections scheduled to hold Saturday July 13, 2024, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli North Local Government Area have commence ward to ward campaign. The compaign train led by the director general, Hon Kelly Emuoghenerue Oghenekevwe, among other leaders visited the wards in Orogun and Agbarha Kingdoms as they solicited for the support and votes of electorates, assuring them of enhancing the MORE agenda of the Delta state governor in the grassroots. In his speech, the chairmanship candidate of the party, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, assured the people…

… Nine Sanctioned for Abscondment By Amos Odie, Yenagoa Eleven Corps members from the 2023 Batch B stream I Service year of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Bayelsa on Thursday earned the state coordinator’s commendation for excellence as 1,023 passed out. Another nine persons were however sanctioned by the NYSC for various offences raging from abscondment. Five had their service year extended while four will be remobilized. The Bayelsa State coordinator, Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli Charity, while speaking during farewell remarks at the 2023 Batch B stream I low-key passing out ceremony held at the Military Arcade (Peace Park)…