A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. Erevision MediaTV gathered that the outspoken politician and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) died on Wednesday night while watching the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa. “As soon as…
…As Government reiterates commitment to infrastructural development Bayelsa State Ministry of Finance has held the last Transparency briefing for the first tenure of the Prosperity Administration. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Maxwell Ebibai, presided over the session where the Technical Adviser on Treasury, Accounts and Revenue, Mr. Timipre Seipulou, read out the financial details for…
As the swearing-in ceremony for the second tenure of the Governor, Senator Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo approaches, Bayelsans have been reassured that there was no need to loose sleep over the next four years, as the state remains in capable and safe hands. Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters,…
Contrary to expectations in some quarters that the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would take the day in the Yenagoa Constituency II Bayelsa House of Assembly rerun election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Hon Amakoromo Waikumo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA as winner. Hon Waikumo polled a total of 5,959 votes…
Prince Harry has returned to the UK to be with his father, King Charles III, following the announcement that the King has been diagnosed with cancer. After a long-running family rift, Harry’s visit is seen as a rare moment of unity within the royal family. He was photographed arriving at Clarence House, the King’s London…
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen. Douye Diri has received the New Telegraph Newspaper’s 2023 Governor of the Year Award in the Human Capacity Development category. Sen. Diri was given the award at a ceremony held at the Federal Palace Hotel on Victoria Island in Lagos on Saturday. Other awardees, include his Brother-Governors of…
Aviation stakeholders are warning that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger may close their airspace against flights originating from Nigeria. This comes after the three countries officially resigned from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing marginalisation by Nigeria’s President, who also serves as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Bloc. If the countries follow…
The former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has accused the EFCC of deceiving him to admit to the allegations of N109bn fraud against him. The ex-AGF claimed that the EFCC told him they wanted to use him to get the minister of finance and some other governors. Idris and his co-defendants are standing…
Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali on Friday broke a 44-year record for Super Eagles goalkeepers amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This was possible after Nwabali secured four consecutive clean sheets in a major tournament (AFCON). The Chippa United goalkeeper has surpassed Best Ogedegbe’s 1980 record and Alloy Agu’s 1990 3-game streak for Super Eagles…
*A Beloved Labour Leader and Philanthropist Comrade Abaye Ambaiowei, a revered veteran Labour leader and respected politician, is celebrating his birthday today. Known for his kind-hearted nature and passion for helping others, he finds joy in sharing his blessings with the world. Join us in extending warm wishes to this remarkable individual on his special…
