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National Executive and Board of Trustees of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline-Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (Hoston Youth Council Of Nigeria) have celebrated with High Chief Dr. Akpos Mezeh Andy, on his birthday. Dr. Akpos Mezeh is the General Manager, Community and Government Relations, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The Hostcon Youth Council Of Nigeria, in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to our correspondent in Rivers State the council said it decided to celebrate an outstanding patriot, senior comrade, one of the pioneer leaders of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The statement which…

By Ehichioya Ezomon Vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, was in his element the other day at a townhall in Benin City, capital city of Edo State, where he labelled the Nigerian voters as “thieves and mad people” for their resolve to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Amaechi, a former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, abandoned the niceties of issue-based ADC’s “vision for Edo State and Nigeria” ahead of the General Election, and engaged in a diatribe against supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…

By Mark Lenu The Ogoni Association of Persons Living with Disabilities (OGAPWD) is demanding to be included in the ongoing dialogue between the Ogonis and the Federal Government which is aimed at resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland. At a press conference organised by the OGAPWD in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the President-General and Founder of the group. Comr. Baridapdoo Joy Ngo, was quoted as saying that: “We commend His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for initiating dialogue on the potential resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. “We welcome every genuine effort to resolve the longstanding Ogoni question,…

… Charges Officers on Deeper Community-Police Cooperation By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that officers will conduct themselves professionally before, during and after the 2027 general elections, adding that lessons from recent polls have been used to prepare commanders and senior officers across the country. He said the conduct of police personnel during the general elections would make Nigerians happy and proud of the force. Disu gave the assurance in Port Harcourt at the launch of The Origin of Women in Nigeria Police Force, a book written by 96-year-old retired Deputy Commissioner of Police,…

By Jeff Oguike Scholars in the Humanities have been urged to rethink, redefine and reposition the discipline as a central driver of sustainable development in a technology-driven 21st century, rather than working in isolation from science, technology and other professional fields. The call was made at the 7th International Conference of the Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), held with the theme, “Reconceptualising the Humanities for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century”. The conference brought together scholars from universities within and outside Rivers State to examine how the Humanities can contribute more directly to national development, technological…

‎The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Red Sapphire Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ono Akpe, has congratulated the Chairman of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), Ambassador Ideare Gogo Ogan, on the occasion of his birthday.‎‎In a congratulatory message, Mr. Akpe, who also serves as the Director-General of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, and a board member of Bayelsa United Football Club, described the celebrant as a thoroughbred professional, a motivational leader, and a dynamic businessman.‎‎Mr. Akpe and Ambassador Ogan are both alumni of the University of Port…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to sustain the prevailing peace and protect critical national assets in the state. Governor Diri stated this on Monday in Government House, Yenagoa, when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Nigerian Army 6 Division, Major General Everest Okoro and other senior military officers who paid him a courtesy visit after their official posting to the state. Other military officers that visited the governor included the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, Commander, Joint Task…

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, advocated an increase in the 13 per cent derivation to oil producing states in the country. Chief Obasanjo said the present benchmark was a starting point that can be negotiated upwards. The former president spoke at a ceremony flagging off the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) of the Azikel Refinery at Obunagha in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The one billion dollar refinery project, which is owned by the Azikel Petroleum under the Azikel Group, is expected to produce 2.5 million litres of fuel and 2 million litres of diesel…

‎‎‎Bayelsa Starlets Academy will look to strengthen their campaign in the ongoing N-Youth League when they take on FC Prague Nigeria of Abia State on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, with kick-off scheduled for 10:00 a.m.‎‎The encounter promises to be an exciting contest as both sides seek to make a strong statement in the competition.‎‎The Yenagoa-based academy, which is affiliated to Spanish football giants, FC Barcelona, will be eager to showcase their growing quality, tactical discipline and attacking strength against a determined FC Prague Nigeria side.‎‎Bayelsa Starlets Academy have continued to nurture young football talents…

A Nigerian-American family medicine physician, author and politician, Dr Austin Orette, has described the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as reckless. ” There was no reason for such ill-treatment against me” Orette spoke on Sunday at the Asaba Airport shortly after arriving from Abuja. He wants the Federal High Court, Abuja to punish INEC for intentional misconduct and extreme recklessness. “My political opponents are going around telling the electorate that I am not contesting the forthcoming Delta South Senatorial District election scheduled to hold on the 16th of January 2027. I am particularly in pain as I…