“In my unwavering commitment to give back to the society that shaped me, I, under the auspices of the Egbegiala Foundation, launched an empowerment initiative that brought joy and renewed hope to many. As part of this programme, six boats were graciously presented to six industrious women, and financial support was extended to numerous youths, women, and men of our cherished community.”
This situation poses a regular threat to the livelihoods of many farmers in the Ikibiri and Ikolo communities, who fear they may be attacked if confronted on their farmland. If nothing is done to restrict the grazing practices and violent attitudes of the Fulani herdsmen in the hinterlands of Bayelsa State, the situation may worsen.
More than a year and a half after the Capitol riot. More than a year and a half after a mob of pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol, some people who were there that day, are seeking to join the very institution that found itself under attack on January 6, 2021. None of the candidates…
The annual ritual of slaughtering of rams by the Muslim community was marked with great excitement, including music entertainment, cooking and eating of food, and the popping of champagne. The event commenced with prayers at mosques that were attended by a vast number of worshippers, that overflowed onto nearby streets. The carnival atmosphere continued throughout…
President of Ijaw National Congress, INC, has hammered out a ceasefire between leader of the defunct Movement for Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and another militant leader, Asari Dokubo, who kicked against the pipeline surveillance contract the Federal Government awarded to Tompolo. This came as Ijaw Patriotic League, IPL, has thrown…
“This programme leverages pension income, offering retirees tailored, low-interest loans that are both secure and sustainable”
By addressing institutional weaknesses, Nigeria can strengthen its democratic foundations, promote good governance, and reduce the influence of “stomach infrastructure”. This requires reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, as well as investments in institutional capacity building.
*Bayelsa Government Urges Expansion of Transmission Network to Additional Communities The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has pledged to complete the reconstruction of collapsed transmission towers along the Mbiama-Ahoada axis of Rivers State and restore power supply to Bayelsa within six weeks. Engineer Olugbenga Ajiboye, Director General of the transmission service provider (TSP), a TCN…
…As Oro Students’ Union Worldwide Holds 2023 students summit Over the weekend, Oro Students’ Union Worldwide (the apex Students body in Oro Nation) held her maiden 2023 Oro Students Summit with the theme “Quality Education and Skill Acquisition: A Pathway to Sustainable and Self-Reliance.” The Summit which held at the Oron Civic Centre in Akwa…
