The Bayelsa State Government is to send the second batch of scholars to the Lincoln University, Pennsylvania in the United States of America by September this year. The Government is also to sign a memorandum of understanding with the leadership of the Lincoln University as part of efforts to... Read more
The Bayelsa State government has condemned in its entirety, the story making the rounds that, Governor Dickson lavished N2billion to host the 2014 African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA. A Government House statement has described the story credited to the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, APC in the... Read more
By Richard Mark-Mbaram “I may be wrong, and, sometimes I am; but the thoughts are always my own”. The foregoing words belong to Dele Sobowale, writer, columnist, publisher and as recently revealed, “… an expert on rice production in all its aspects – from farm to table”. Mr.... Read more
By Theophilus Ilevbare Hashtag online activism has continued to prove critics wrong in the amazingly unique way it amplifies disconsolate unheard minority voices, suppressed or subdued by a repressive and despotic government. It draws attention of millions to a horrific story. It gets better when world leaders and... Read more
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah at the weekend, showered encomiums on the designer of an award winning dress, tagged, “Lady Esther” Patience Tolorwei at the just concluded Earth Matters fashion competition show held in Washington DC in the United States. The dress which is... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Ikom Senate President, David Mark, has restated the Federal Government’s resolve in fighting insurgency, internal security challenges and blackmail, saying that government will not negotiate with criminals. Mark, stated this in Ikom at an empowerment programme organised by Senate leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba for his constituents in the... Read more
By Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kulwant Singh and Dr. David Leffler Violence and conflict have plagued mankind throughout history, and the terrorist attacks by Boko Haram are just a current manifestation. How can Nigeria protect itself from future attacks? Ideally, the best way to guard against emerging terrorist threats would... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Etta Egbe, a former Super Eagles’ goalkeeper says he is optimistic the Super Eagles can progress beyond the group stages at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.The competition runs from June 12 to July 13. Egbe, currently National Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Football Coaches Association, told... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Athletes that won medals for Cross River at the 18th National Sports Festival and national Schools Sports Championship were Thursday rewarded with more than N38 million from Gov. Liyel Imoke. Our Regional Correspondent reports that sports administrators and sports heroes of Cross River extraction also benefitted... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Asaba Delta State has taken the lead in the generation of renewable energy as Canada invests five billion United States dollars in Nigeria to produce 3,000 megawatts of electricity. The initiative of the State Government to key into the green economy programme of the global community... Read more
