The General Manager of Radio Bayelsa Mr John Idumange has raised alarm over the disappearance of N2.5 million revenue accruing from outside broadcast of the station.     Idumange who withheld N1.7 million loan repayments to a commercial bank said on Friday that he had submitted a written petition... Read more
By Nnamdi Ekweogu Shouldn’t it be “cause for worry” and a surprise to you the sudden “Love” Urhobos, Ijaws and others known to throw words about the same people, are beginning to show to the Igbos of Delta and Rivers States? Was it not these same set of people... Read more
Of Ndigbo, Politics Of The Heart And The Need  For Expedient Politiking
By Nnamdi Ekweogu The game of politics in Nigeria is not straight-jacketed. As a matter of fact, Nigeria’s brand of politics is abnormal, extremely fluid and viciously couched. It is a game of wits, albeit with unconventionally rules and filled with all forms of bizarreness when played. Simply put... Read more
SNEPCo launches health crusade in Abuja
…treats over 4,000 people The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has launched its first medical outreach in the Federal Capital Territory at Gidan Mangoro community of Karu in Abuja, treating more than 4,000 beneficiaries and providing medical supplies to five local primary schools. This is the latest... Read more
The gang of kidnappers who abducted Mrs. Edith Moron, the wife of the Principal of Gbanrainowei Grammar School, Okolobiri, Bayelsa have demanded a ransom of N3 million to free her.    Mr. Moron Pereowei who confirmed the kidnap of his wife said that the abductors of his wife had... Read more
Bayelsa NULGE clarifies indebtedness to LG workers says workers are owed 14 months
The Bayelsa  chapter of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on Thursday clarified the level of indebtedness of local government workers in the state.   The clarification came on the report released by the national headquarters of NULG which listed Bayelsa as the most indebted of 23 states... Read more
Obasanjo at Zik Prize for Leadership, says Umahi is an achiever
Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has extolled the leadership qualities of Governor David  Umahi of Ebonyi State, describing him as “an achiever.” Obasanjo, at the presentation of the  2016 Zik Prize for Leadership   in Lagos on Sunday night, said Umahi’s  focus and passion  had  brought unprecedented  transformations... Read more
We will restore failed East West Road in 3 Weeks – NDDC MD
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, has assured that the emergency repairs on failed portions of the East West Road, between Eleme Junction and Onne Junction in Rivers State will be completed within three weeks. Mr. Ekere gave the assurance while inspecting... Read more
RESTRUCTURE Nigeria: which restructure? By whom and for whom – a rejoinder to all the talk.
  By Kelechi Isiodu Ever since we noticed a week or two ago, when a former military president of the country spoke of the readiness of this country to consider restructuring and its suitability to its development, something has been nagging me.  The former president was not alone –... Read more
7th Niger Delta Dialogue Seeks Implementation of Integrated Regional Master Plan
By Dianabasi Effiong A two-day dialogue on Niger Delta affairs has ended in Calabar with a resolution for implementation of regional integrated Master Plan and robust engagement of stakeholders for its review, update and re-validation. In a communique signed by Chairman, Niger Delta Dialogue, King Diete Spiff, participants noted... Read more