Sani Yakubu, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has alerted his colleagues to foreign Jihadists from Niger, Mali, Libya and local bandits imposing a tax on farmers in Tangaza Local Government in Sokoto State. Yakubu, who represents Tangaza/Gudu Federal Constituency, noted that the farmers in the area were predominantly farmers and cattle rearers, and…
The 2023/2024 edition of Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has commenced Bayelsa State. This was disclosed by Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, mni, the Hon. Federal Commissioner representing Bayelsa State in the National Population Commission during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre in Ekeki-Yenagoa. Mrs. Izonfuo said that the NDHS is conducted every five…
The PANDEF leader again cautioned all political actors and leaders in Rivers State, as well as youth and women’s groups, to sheath their swords and follow the example set by the federal government in de-escalating tension while the reconciliation efforts are ongoing.
During their interaction with community leaders and residents, the legislators expressed concern over the destruction and called for peace, urging stakeholders to embrace dialogue in resolving disputes.
Former Nigerian Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the delay in receiving a copy of the judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on 25 September 2019 – three days after the ruling. Atiku, who is waiting to receive certified copies of…
… Guests Charge Teachers To Turn Out Competent Graduates By Enideneze Etete One hundred teachers in Bayelsa State, have undergone training in techniques geared towards effective delivery of subjects to ehnance learning and application of knowledge. The one-day training workshop, which took place at the Azaiki Public Library, October 14, 2024 was sponsored by the…
“I am happy that President Tinubu approved N70,000 as a new Mimimum Wage for workers. It’s a good step. However, I didn’t regret my criticism of his administration, especially in the face of hardship in NIgeria”.
By Chibuzor Emejor Undoubtedly, the importance of an accurate, acceptable and reliable population and housing census cannot be over-emphasised. To ensure holistic national development, an accurate census is very indispensable. The conduct of a census helps to generate demographic data for national planningwhich in turn ensures even development of all sectors of the country. President…
“I am happy with your success story as an Ijaw gospel musician and I have, therefore, appointed you as Ambassador of Ijaw Language. My office will write you.”
“The initial armed struggle in Ijawland basically fought for justice and development. The community called Oloibiri in Bayelsa State, where crude oil was first struck in commercial quantity in 1956, is now a shadow of itself. Nothing was ploughed back into Oloibiri that brought out all the trillions of naira for Nigeria”.
