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Conducting Population census too sensitive to be rushed — Federal commissioner
THE Federal Commissioner representing Osun State in the National Population Commission (NPC) Dr Amidu Tadese, on Monday, disclosed that population census in Nigeria is too sensitive to be rushed. The Federal Government had scheduled the Population and Housing census from 3rd to 6th May, 2023, before it was postponed after the 2023 general elections. Speaking…
World’s Largest Canvass Painting of Tinubu Unveiled at Democracy Day Celebration
The National Troupe recently revealed an enormous canvas painting portraying President Bola Tinubu. The unveiling took place during the Democracy Day celebration parade held at Eagles Square. This momentous project was initiated by the Artefact Gallery, Best Theatre Company, and the National Council for Arts and Culture. Notably, the painting of the president is reputedly…
Bayelsa at AFREXIM Bank’s Annual Meeting (AAM) in The Bahamas
I have already held a couple of top-level meetings on the sidelines of the AAM. These included fruitful discussions with President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, as well as the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Dubai-based Arise IIP Group, Mr. Gagan Gupta.
FG Urges Organised Labour to Accept Realistic Minimum Wage Offer
The Federal Government has urged organised labour to propose or agree to a realistic minimum wage that will not lead to massive job losses in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said…
INC Urges FG to Address Current Hardship Faced by Nigerians
President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Ogele Okaba, has felicitated with Nigerians and the Federal Government on this year’s Democracy Day. In a press statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the INC President said that Democracy Day is worth celebrating, considering the relative human rights and freedom Nigerians have been enjoying…
Reflections and Aspirations: 20 Years of Reign in Ogboin Kingdom
By Oweipa Jones-Ere III My people of Ogboin. 20 years ago when I ascended this throne, Ogboin was a place of great hope and excitement. The first graduates were just coming of of the New Niger Delta University. The People of Otuan and Amatolo were, along with the people of Amassoma, experiencing direct access to…
Labour Rejects N100,000 Minimum Wage Offer, Threatens to Resume Strike
“The federal government and the national assembly have the call now. It is not our call. Our demand is there for the government to look at and send an executive bill to the national assembly and for the national assembly to look at what we have demanded, the various facts of the law, and then come up with a national minimum act that meets our demands”.
Jones-Ere III Celebrating 20 Years of Kingship in Grand Style
By Ere Erebi Amassoma, Nigeria – The Ebenanaowei of Ogboin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty King Oweipa Jones-Ere III, celebrated his 20th Coronation Anniversary on Saturday with a lavish event at the Ogboin-tu Royal Palace in Ogbopina Pele, Amassoma, Bayelsa State. The occasion was filled with pomp and pageantry as the king reflected on the growth…
Amassoma Seigben Festival: Let Peace Reign, Says RDA Chairman
“We have resolved that they’ll ensure the peace that we called for. In terms of the chieftaincy matter, I think I don’t have the authority to say who should be Amananaowei since the matter is in court. The court will give us the final verdict and that’s how we resolved the matter, and they’ve all agreed to sue for peace. Let peace reign”,
