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…
“We honour your contributions to the promotion of peace and the preservation of our rich culture. I wish to note your dedication to the development and progress of Bayelsa State”
Dear Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, the Ibetariowei of Izonland, On this joyous occasion, we come together to celebrate a man who is not just a leader, but also a mentor, boss, and brother to us all. Happy Birthday! Ambassador Igali, your unwavering dedication to your people and the Ijaw Land is truly inspiring….
~Dedicates Certificate to God Almighty and Constituents. Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency Representative-Elect Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei (MNSE), the Member-elect to represent Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, presented his certificate of return to the people of Amassoma in a joyous atmosphere filled with party leaders, dignitaries, and supporters of the great…
“As you know, sports development is one of the key pillars of our Assured development programme. Sports is one area we can use to remove our youths from crime and criminality.”
*State Won’t Return To Dark Days, Says Diri The Bayelsa State Security Council has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Nembe-Basambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. The curfew period is between 7pm and 6am daily until further notice. Rising from an expanded emergency security council meeting presided by Governor Douye Diri, on…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to Olugboboro, Olugbobiri, Tebidaba, and Okoron-Ama communities in the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse impacts of the recent crude oil spill in the area, which affected aquatic life, economic activities, and human lives, inflicting untold hardships…
*Bayelsa Earns $4m For Reform Initiatives Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has assured that funds from the World Bank for the state government’s reform initiatives in the education health and local government sectors will be judiciously utilised to strengthen the sectors. Governor Diri spoke on Wednesday during the 190th state executive council meeting…
Uber today announced expansion of its operations in Nigeria extending to Owerri, Imo state and Akure, in Ondo state. The new cities now make Uber’s presence felt in 11 Nigerian cities among the 18 cities across West Africa. The ride hailing company said these expansions signal more access to earning opportunities for drivers and affordable,…
Former Nigerian boxer, Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Okorodudu passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday, June 28 after a prolonged struggle with foot ulcer and stroke. His corpse has been held back by a private hospital in Lagos due to unpaid bills. It is reported that Okorodudu was unable to pay his medical bills, which…
