The fight for supremacy between two rival cult groups have claimed the lives of two teenagers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital on Saturday night. The incident, occurred at the Amarata area of Yenagoa metropolis. Causing pani amongst residents who watched the horror and fierce battle between the rival... Read more
Activist urges FG to consolidate gains of Osinbajo’s peace tour to Niger Delta
Nigeria March 19, 2017
A Niger Delta Activist and Youth Leader, Mr Richard Akinaka has urged the federal government to build on the successes of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s recent peace building visit to the region. He observed that the existing peace achieved through consultations proves that dialogue was more effective... Read more
By Efa-Iwa Rex Egbe Some weeks back, I made a rebuttal about the erroneous and mischievous rants of some of my (our) misinformed NigerDelta brothers. First and foremost let me tell you all a little story for the avoidance of doubt, I’m from the Agbo ethnic group in Cross... Read more
Ibeno port in Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with International Development Agencies
Nigeria March 7, 2017
The management of Port Notel, an indigenous port development firm says it is seeking to attract foreign investors to its deep sea port project in Ibeno, Southern Akwa Ibom. Mr Victor Akpanika, Managing Director of the firm told our correspondent in Yenagoa on Tuesday that the firm held... Read more
A clergyman, Rev. T. Y Emmanuel, has urged the Bayelsa government to clear outstanding backlog of salaries owed to workers in the state to avert the wrath of God. The cleric gave the advice on Thursday during a Church Service to commemorate the first anniversary of Governor... Read more
Youths under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Leaders Assembly (NDYLA) including ex-militants and non-militant youths on Tuesday applauded the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Dr Ibe Kachikwu for relentless efforts to restore peace to the region. They therefore pledged to work with Dr Ibe Kachikwu... Read more
In a bid to control indiscriminate grazing and violent clashes between farmers and herdsmen, the Bayelsa government has donated 1,200 hectares of land to cattle herdsmen, for grazing cattle in the state. The state government had in December 20116 announced the restriction of the activities of herdsmen... Read more
Facts have emerged behind the closed door sitting of the Bayelsa legislature on Tuesday locking out members of the public. Bayelsa House Assembly on Saturday behind closed doors to approve a loan request of N3 billion from the executive to purchase cars for the legislature and other... Read more
Ebonyi State Governor David Nweze Umahi on Tuesday lamented the attack on Azuoffia Edda in Abakaliki Local Government Area by people from three communities in Obubra LGA of Cross River State, warning that no Ebonyian would be killed anymore under his watch. Umahi, in company with security chiefs in... Read more
• Condemns continued killing of harmless agitators • Says OPC members move unmolested in South West The worsening plight of Ndigbo under the President Muhammadu Buhari’s ad-ministration on Tuesday night dominated talks between the new President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Nnia Nwodo and Igbo leaders in Lagos. Nwodo... Read more
