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By Emma Sunday Hundreds of protesters on yesterday stormed the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, venue for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), protesting alleged abandonment of their skills training centre by the Commission. The protesters, who were said to be trainers and trainees of a 3-month skills acquisition programme organised by a religious organisation, Victorious Prayer Network, (aka, King Makers Ministries), accused the NDDC of not fulfilling promises of sponsoring the training and providing starters pack to the over 2,000 beneficiaries. They also accused the commission of neglecting them as…

The leadership caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke, unanimously supporting any decision the Governor takes on the growing rumour of defection to another political party. The leaders who praised the Governor’s leadership and performance in office mandated him to continue consultations with all stakeholders locally and nationally. The caucus meeting has in attendance representatives of all sections of the party and government namely the National Assembly caucus, the State Assembly caucus, the State Executive Council, the State Executive of the party, the Special Advisers’ Forum,…

Bayelsa communities currently locked in legal battles over ownership of the disputed Elepa 1 and 2 Oil wells have accepted the decision reached by the State government to ensure peace and security in the area. The communities claiming ownership of the Elepa Oilfields being operated by the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, formerly SHELL, are Elepa, Nembe and Egweama in Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas of the state. Addressing stakeholders of the communities at a meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo said government had endorsed the sharing formula recommended by the Irorodamie Komonibo-led Committee…

By Oke Steve  The Nigerian Justice system came again under public scrutiny as one Ogbonnaya Igbojionu who was sentenced to death on the allegation of buying stolen generator, regained his freedom after spending 26 years waiting for the hangman at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison. Igbojionu, a native of Abia State who was 22 years at the time of imprisonment in 1999, emotionally at the Abia State Government House reunited with his family at the age of 40 years, in 2025. According to reports, Igbojionu a trader in Lagos State was said to have bought a generator from one…

…Writes EU, CSOs, INEC The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, have condemned what she termed the deeply troubling and undemocratic remarks recently attributed to the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike. In a statement widely circulated in the media, the FCT Minister was quoted as advising opposition parties not to “waste their time and money” in the upcoming FCT Area Council elections, claiming that “the result is known.” Kingigbe said such a statement was not only reckless and inflammatory, but dangerous stating that it undermines the very foundation of democracy and directly assaults the constitutional rights of the…

…Says Fubara Failed to Protect his Supporters A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Rivers State, High Chief Clement Anaele has advised disgruntled members of the Simplified Movement in Rivers State to shift their political allegiance and join the fold of the NNPP. Anaele who spoke to our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Rivers State said the NNPP as a mass political party has enough space to occupy them. Anaele, who is also the National Financial Secretary of the party, expressed dismay over the manner Governor Siminalayi Fubara negotiated the peace settlement with his former boss and Minister…

By: Mandy Tina A group, Relief International Africa, has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as the increasing and unlawful harassment of motorists in Port Harcourt and its environs by operatives of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO). In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Amb. Green Isaac, the organization expressed deep concern over the VIO’s alleged overreach, noting that the officers have moved beyond routine vehicle inspections to demanding driver’s licenses and insurance papers from motorists — actions that fall outside their legal mandate. Relief International Africa referenced…

Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, has called on relevant agencies to intensify efforts in arresting and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking and gender-based violence, irrespective of their standings in society. The Bayelsa First Lady, who made the call at a three-day Niger Delta summit on “Raising Teenage Ambassadors Against Traffickers and Propagators of Domestic Violence.”, urged the State and National Assemblies to further strengthen the existing legal framework to deal with the menace. The two-day Niger Delta summit on “Raising Teenage Ambassadors Against Traffickers and Propagators of Domestic Violence”, was organised by the Association of Women…

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has described late Mrs. Bridget Mukoro-Penawei as a rare gem whose worthy legacies should serve as an inspiration to the living. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at a Service of Songs held in honour of Mrs Bridget Mukoro-Penawei with Wife of the Governor, Dr Gloria Diri in attendance at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. In his tribute, the deputy governor further described the late judicial officer as the biblical salt of the earth and light to the world, who added value to the society through her accomplishments. Senator Ewhrudjakpo said the 68…

Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area was agog on Monday, July 7th, as former governor of the State and former Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, celebrated his birthday. Sylva, his wife, Mrs Alayingi Sylva, and their entourage were welcomed at the community’s jetty by a large crowd with drums and songs praising an illustrious son of Okpoama. At his residence, Sylva was treated to a beautiful rendition of soul-lifting music by Sylvery Voices of Brass. Also, there was a football match between Labrador Aiteo and Labrador Oando, which the former won on penalty shoot after they played…