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“His (Livinus)) expectation from the beginning was that the government should compensate him and Nancy with millions of naira for damages, and let go of the scholarship and other benefits as pledged.”
Following the court’s final decision, Sowore confirmed that his international passport was released and returned to him, ending what he described as a prolonged and unjustified seizure.
The Coroner’s Court today heard testimonies from Civil Defence officers who exonerated Apostle Bodmas, stating that he had no contact with the deceased from the point of arrest through to the handover to the police. Following the testimonies, counsel to Apostle Bodmas Prince Kemepadei, Barr. Arthur, urged the court to quash the police “wanted” declaration….
“She instead requested substantial financial support to establish a business, allegedly upon the advice of Mr. Nwosu.”
The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced the postponement of its March Congress earlier scheduled to hold on March 26, 2026. In a notice addressed to chairmen, secretaries of chapels, and all journalists in the state, the council attributed the postponement to official engagements involving both the State Chairman…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the ongoing 60-megawatt power plant project promoted by the Bayelsa State Government upon its completion. The power plant, initially scheduled for inauguration in December 2025, also missed a subsequent deadline set for February 2026. The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku Obiyai, told newsmen…
“We urge you to reflect on the importance of peace because without peace, there can be no development. When people live in fear, your purpose cannot be achieved. Endeavour to make peace within and outside your religion in all you do. This government does not segregate.”
By Lucky Yelebe The Bayelsa State Director of the City Boy Movement, Barr. Osomkime Edwin Blankson, on [date], received a high-level delegation of the Great Southern Ijaw House Leaders at the state secretariat in a meeting that highlighted strengthening grassroots alignment and strategic political collaboration in the state. The delegation, led by Hon. Ezetu Rawlings,…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has congratulated renowned economist and public intellectual, Prof. Pat Utomi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing his life as a testament to “God’s unblemished love, grace and faithfulness.” In a letter dated February 9, 2026, and personally signed by the National Chairman of PANDEF, Amb. (Dr.) Godknows…
