By Stanley O. Nwosu The announcement by the Federal Government and subsequent approval by the National Assembly of the request to share N500 billion palliatives to poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria in order to cushion the adverse effect of the recent removal of fuel subsidy has continued to generate reactions on social and mainstream…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, said the decision of his administration to construct the massive Ernest Ikoli Media Complex in Yenagoa was borne out of the important role the media plays in societal development. L-R: General Manager, Niger Delta Television, Fred Fabor, Governor Douye Diri and the Commissioner for Information, Ayibaina Duba, during…
The member representing the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, raised a disaster motion on Thursday, 20th July 2023, regarding the frequent occurrences of boat and watercraft mishaps along Nigerian coastal lines and waterways. Ambaiowei noted that Nigeria has about 853km of coastline and over 3000km of navigable inland water channels with great…
The member representing the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, raised a disaster motion on Thursday, 20th July 2023, regarding the frequent occurrences of boat and watercraft mishaps along Nigerian coastal lines and waterways. Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei Ambaiowei noted that Nigeria has about 853km of coastline and over 3000km of navigable inland…
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly, 24th July, 2023, acting on two letters from the Governor, Senator Douye Diri, shall on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 screen and confirm the nominations of Chairmen and members of Local Government Caretakers and Rural Development Areas in the state. According to the House, the Chairmen and members of the…
From a young age, Jaycee Tha Mastermind showed a talent for rap, experimenting with video games and Fx audio software on his father’s computer. When he started studying Sociology and Anthropology at Niger Delta University in Amassoma, Bayelsa State, he began writing songs and performing at student events on campus.
By Ere Robinson Erebi The success of the well planned 2023 Population and Housing Census is crucial for the development of the Nigeria as it will provide accurate data on the population, housing, and economic activities across the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu However, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra is not alone in this task. He…
An accomplished Environmentalist, a believer in the noiseless delivery of selfless service to both his immediate community, Oro-Ukpabang and humanity as a whole. Born into the iconic family of Late Engr. Robin Oku Ukpong and Late Madam Akon Oku Ukpong of Udung Uwe Village in Urue Offong Oruko, Akwa Ibom State.His father was the first…
After years of fighting for equal treatment in IVF, social media personalities Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans have won a key victory against the NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board. Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans The Telegraph reported that the couple branded the board’s policy on fertility treatment “gay tax,” citing unjust requirements that same-sex female couples pay…
The Police Service Commission has promoted Mohammed Aminu, the police officer who was assaulted by Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. Recall that in May 2023, Kuti was seen in a viral video assaulting the police officer who, despite the provocation, did nothing in response.Kuti was later detained and arraigned for assault, for which he claimed not…
