The family of the late Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holding PLC, Herbert Wigwe, has decided to exclude the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God from the burial service of their late son. While the family has not provided a clear reason for this decision, speculation points to…
While restating our commitment to peaceful engagement, PANDEF, as the voice of the Niger Delta, will resist through all constitutional means any attempt to further impoverish our people while others reap the benefits of our God-given resources
*Awards 1 Million Naira in Costs to Appellant Today, a significant decision was made regarding a case brought forth by the First Respondent, Deme Kolomo. The court ruled that Kolomo is not an aspirant Chief Timipre Sylva in the upcoming Bayelsa Governorship elections and therefore does not have the legal standing to institute the case….
By Bodmas Prince Kemepade Personally, I would have maintained silence to commiserate with the family while awaiting further legal actions against me, if any. However, owing to my respect for traditional institutions, law and order, this response is propelled by the yesterday 3-days ultimatum given by the Amassoma Youth Association supported by the Southern-Ijaw federated…
The United States said it is collaborating with Nigerian law enforcement to investigate the motive of the attack and killing of its embassy staff in Anambra State. US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in a statement said the motive for the attack is not known and there are no indications that it was targeted against…
A court has heard detailed and disturbing testimony regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a detainee, Patrick Peresuodei, with a witness alleging abuse and neglect while in custody. During proceedings on Thursday, a witness identified as Henry Igwe, who described himself as a former inmate, told the court that PeresuodeI complained of breathing difficulties…
“By the NDDC Act, the governors constitute the advisory committee of the commission. But for four years, and this is the fifth year, that has not been complied with. And that is why you see NDDC projects littered here and there because there is no coordination between the agency and governors of the region.”
Governor Douye Diri is forward-looking and is running for re-election as Bayelsa’s next Governor. He has been working to complete some of the laudable projects that could not be completed by his predecessors, instead of starting new projects that may end up as uncompleted projects. His approach has endeared him to the majority of Bayelsans, who believe that he deserves their support for a second term. It is important to note that Governor Diri has not promised anything and failed.
“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.”
