Category: News
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”
Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months in Jail with No Fine for Abuse of Naira
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine. The judgement was handed this morning, April 12. It will be recalled that on April 5, 2024, the EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count…
Drop in Prices of Commodities in the Coming Days -Rabiu
The Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said that prices of commodities and services in the country will continue to drop in the coming days, in view of the strengthening Naira. Speaking to reporters in Lagos after paying Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu, Rabiu also projected that the with…
Ijaw Community Raises Alarm Over Invasion and Arrest of Prominent Leaders by Soldiers
“With the way things are going, the Ijaw people will not be surprised to wake up one day to see that the military has invaded former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s house. This attack by the Nigerian state on Ijaw leaders is becoming worrisome”.
Gov. Diri Fetes Bayelsa Muslim Community In Celebration Of Eid-El-Fitr
“I thank the Muslim community for their support during last November governorship election. It is an indication that you are part of the government and we will continue to create the right atmosphere for peaceful co-existence and for your businesses to thrive, so far they are legitimate.”
BRACED Postpones Their Proposed Meeting In Yenagoa
“kindly note that the BRACED Commission meeting earlier proposed for today in Yenagoa has been postponed”.
FG Extends Public Holidays To Thursday For Eid-El-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday. The announcement, which was shared via the ministry’s official communication channel, highlighted the importance of recognizing Eid-El-Fitr…
Governor Diri Signs Medical Residency Training Bill 2024
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, signed the Medical Residency Training Law 2024, making it the first state in Nigeria with such beneficial law for resident doctors. The executive bill sent to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly provides for funding support for resident doctors to specialise in specific fields. The governor…
