On Wednesday, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja will be delivering a verdict on the petitions filed by Obi and Atiku seeking to challenge the outcome of the presidential election that resulted in Bola Tinubu’s victory. The decision of the tribunal will determine the future of Nigerian politics and it is a highly…
As Dignitaries Bid Farewell To Late Bayelsa Ex-CJ Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kate Abiri, as an incorruptible, courageous and fearless jurist, who championed the cause for uniform retirement age for judges in the country. Governor Diri said her advocacy resulted in…
A Selfless Mother, Community Leader, and Inspiration. The passing of Madam Stella D. Gwegwe (Nee Kemedon) has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew her. She was a shining example of a selfless and kind-hearted mother who dedicated her life to family, community, and church. Her legacy will live on as…
By Godknows Boladei Igali Born a princess of Ebirraland (one of the ethnic groups in Nigeria’s middle-belt), Ambassador Judith Sefi Atta, unarguably mother of the Nigerian bureaucratic class, in dignified silence, turned 90 on July 14, 2023. A pioneer female graduate from what was once Nigeria’s Northern Province, a teacher, educationist, diplomat, and administrator, her…
We would like to extend our warmest greetings on your special day as you celebrate another year of growth, love, and success. We join you in thanking God for blessing you with another year of life. As a well-known and respected politician and member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Service Commission, you have…
The Bayelsa State Caucus in the National Assembly has said it will support the state and federal government in resolving the crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. Chairman of the House of Representatives caucus, Hon. Fred Agbedi, stated this on Thursday when he led a delegation of the members…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced cash rewards to Olympic silver medalist, Blessing Oborududu, and other wrestlers from the state in the Nigerian contingent that participated in the 2023 Africa Wrestling Championships and the Africa Beach Games in Tunisia. Senator Diri, who congratulated the athletes for their impressive performance, said they not…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu, in his first outing to the Assembly, will be addressing…
The new leader of the Wagner Group, a notorious Russian mercenary group, has been revealed as Anton Yelizarov, 42, also known as “Lotus”. Yelizarov takes over the leadership role following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash on August 23. Yelizarov, a former army officer, has been involved in some of the most…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged newly sworn in commissioners of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to conduct free, fair and credible local government election that is acceptable to all political parties. Senator Diri gave the charge on Wednesday during the swearing-in of three BSIEC commissioners inside the Executive Council Chambers…
