The notion that the demolition of Bayelsa State government’s decrepit property in Port Harcourt was politically driven has been refuted by Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State. Instead, he attributed the demolition to the failure of leadership on the part of Bayelsa State. According to Governor Wike, a letter was sent to the Bayelsa…
Gabrielle Union, an American actress, has disclosed that she shares the expenses of running her household with her husband, Dwyane Wade, who is an athlete. Union revealed this in a recent interview with Bloomberg, which went viral on Tuesday. The ‘bring it on’ actress spoke about her mindset regarding saving money and being financially conservative….
By Robinson Erebi The incoming President of Nigeria His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu should prioritize the conduct of the 2023 Census for several reasons. Incoming President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Kwarra (inset) Firstly, an accurate count of the population is essential for effective resource allocation and planning of infrastructure…
… as Gov. Diri ready to explore available options to seek environmental justice for the people. Bayelsa State Governor Sen. Douye Diri The final report of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission (BSOEC) has been released in the House of Lords in the UK with a recommendation for the immediate clean up of oil…
The next Governor should oil the Engine room of Government and accord it the deserved dignity, respect and regards for it to work effectively.
By: Godknows Igali One of the greatest military generals in human history, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) once asserted that “China is a sleeping giant. If he wakes, he will shake the world”. Rising from its seeming slumber from the erstwhile dominance of the world under the Mongol and Ming empires for 400 years, China gradually became…
Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun has ordered the remand of Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat musician, in police custody for 48 hours over allegations of assaulting a police officer. The remand order was given during a court hearing where Kuti was arraigned for the alleged offense. Kuti, in a 12-second video clip that went viral on May 13,…
The North-Central Governors’ Forum has expressed their dissatisfaction with the exclusion of their zone from the sharing of principal officers in the National Assembly. In response, they have decided to meet with the President-elect, Asiwaju Tinubu and the party’s NWC to express their grieviances. Those present at the meeting include Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau…
A former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and PDP stalwart has said that the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri should do the needful by giving political appointments to those who deserve it, to ensure that people are adequately mobilized for the forthcoming gubernatorial elections slated for November 11,…
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been arrested and is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, also known as Panti, in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting a police officer on Saturday. The musician was accompanied by a lawyer representing Falana and Falana Chambers, the law firm of popular human rights activist Femi Falana,…
