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Governor Diri Urges Bayelsa Leaders To Invest At Home
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored leaders of the state whose businesses are outside Bayelsa to also invest at home in order to grow the state’s economy. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the traditional marriage ceremony of Initeme Princess-Adukeh, daughter of the Managing Director of Mega Star Construction Company,…
Cubana Chief Priest Applauds EFCC After His Arrest For Naira Abuse
Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has expressed utmost admiration and gratitude towards the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This comes just days after the socialite was arrested by the agency for alleged naira abuse. Speaking on his arrest, Cubana Chief Priest commended the EFCC, considering its premises as a “big man location” and even…
BTC Denounces Planned Installation of Hausa Traditional Ruler In Benin
The Benin Traditional Council has denounced the planned installation of one Alhaji Danjuma Binkola as Hausa traditional ruler (Garkuwan Hausawan Benin) by one Alhaji Isah Adamu. This was contained in a letter dated April 18, 2024, titled, “Denunciation of plan to hold a turbaning ceremony in Benin City,” which was signed by the Iyase of…
Yahaya Bello On The Run As EFCC Declares Him Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes while in office. This was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday. The notice read, “The public is hereby notified that Yahaya Adoza…
Freedom For Detained Delta Monarch Linked to Soldiers’ Killings at Okuama
The Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo, after his detention 2for three weeks over the killing of 17 military personnel at Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on March 14. The monarch was detained following the killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama in Delta State. It was…
Governor Diri Calls on Igbomotoru Residents to Come Back Home
“This is a warning to all those who offer themselves for nefarious activities to have a rethink. The Prosperity Government has established technical colleges and initiated empowerment programmes for youths to key into to develop themselves.
Governor Diri Praises Progress on Akaba-Okodi Road in Bayelsa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed satisfaction with the level of progress on the Akaba-Okodi road which links Yenagoa to Ogbia local government area. Speaking to journalists during an inspection tour of the project on Monday, Senator Diri said he decided to visit to personally assess the level of work on the…
Diri Pays Tribute to Bayelsa Billionaire Industrialist Faloughi at 80
“He put in all that he could to ensure this state was created and upon creation, he came in and invested. One of the oldest hotels in the state, Brass Suites, is Chief Faloughi’s handiwork.”
IYC President Urges Social Media Influencers to Promote Peace and Unity
*Charge Them To Harp On The Dangers Of Crime And Criminality Social media influencers of Ijaw extraction have been advised to use their various platforms to promote peace and unity as well as the ideals of Ijaw people. President of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr, handed this down to members of…
Urhobo Youths Refuse to Participate in Military Inquiry on Okuama Killings
“It is our considered view that Okuama people are not subject to military laws. Therefore, a military-led inquiry lacks the legal authority to investigate civilians’ matters. We demand that the culprits responsible for the gruesome killings be apprehended and handed over to the police for prosecution. We dissociate ourselves from these individuals, as it is not in our character as Urhobo people to take lives, let alone that of the Army who have been in the fore-front of keeping this nation secure and safe”
