Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said offering palliatives was not the lasting solution to the economic hardship in the country. Senator Diri made the remark when he spoke during the Easter Sunday service at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his community, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state. The governor…
President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has received criticism for his decision to declare Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility. The announcement has sparked controversy, as it coincides with one of the most important Christian holidays, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. The White House released a statement on Friday expressing…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitated with people of the state, Nigerians and particularly Christians on the Easter celebrations, imploring them to renew hope in the advancement of the state and the country at large. Speaking during the Easter Cantata service at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Diri…
The Ijaw National Congress, INC, a socio-cultural organization of Ijaws worldwide has warned pro Biafran group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, to desist from dragging Ijaw nation into its alleged plan to attack military formations in Bayelsa and Delta states over the Okuama and Igbomotoru invasion. The INC handed down the warning while reacting to…
“In Miss Grace Anita Paul vs The Chief of Army Staff, the Army, Inspector General of Police & the Nigerian Police Force, the Federal High Court held that the Nigerian Army lacks the power to arrest, investigate and hold in custody, anyone who is not subject to the Armed Forces Act or any other military law”.
The Defence Headquarters has issued a declaration for the apprehension of eight individuals believed to be involved in the recent tragic killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State. Among the wanted persons is a former freedom fighter identified as Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo, also known as General Amagbein, and Adaka Boro II, who reportedly…
“We want the President and Chief of Defence Staff to tender an unreserved apologies within one week, failure of which we shall institute a legal action for this great disrespect and international humiliation”.
“With Prof. Ayawei’s background as a former legislator, financial manager, accomplishment in the academia and political clout, l have no doubt that you will succeed in your new role”.
“I am sadly compelled to issue this press statement following the callous and senseless murder of these officers who were said to be on their line of duty at Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State which event spilled into Igbomotoru, a hitherto peaceful community in my Federal Constituency, Southern Ijaw which is more than one hundred and fifty nautical kilometres from Okuama and in less than twenty-four hours spilled into Igbomotoru- my Federal Constituency”.
“Let me express my heartfelt condolences to the Bayelsa State government and the widows, widowers and the good people of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, specifically the Igbomotoru community for the untimely demise of innocent citizens arising from the unfortunate military operations”
