By Timipre Marlin Sylva I once read a play by Prof. Ola Rotimi of blessed memory titled: OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN. In the prevailing circumstances in Bayelsa State, I thought that play should have been about a Governor who goes mad from time to time. Seeing statements credited to Gov. Douye Diri at…
In reaction to a story making the rounds in social media that only one cup of rice each was shared as palliatives to people in Bayelsa State, the Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Mr. Walamam Samuel Igrubia said the truth of the matter is that while the government is trying to do…
“Today, this is effectively gaining their independence. The rest will, without doubt, depend on the citizens of Niger and how effective governance will be, but the main thing is this: They have got rid of the colonisers,”
Not too many decades ago, we could cast nets into abundant waters, reaping enough catch to nourish entire families. However, the oil boom has brought doom. Our lifeblood – our rivers – now flow with toxic oil residue instead of vibrant life.
In a massive defection move, over 2,000 All Progressive Congress (APC) faithfuls have left the Broom Party to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Otuan, Southern Ijaw Ward 5. The defectors were received by the Vice Chairman of PDP, Bayelsa Central Hon. Nathan Wisdom alongside other PDP stakeholders in the ward. The defectors, in…
This milestone anniversary offers us yet another opportunity to reflect on the journey of our nationhood. In that respect, we urge governments at all levels to show greater determination and respect for rule of law in consolidating democracy, pursuing meaningful economic reforms, and confronting the challenges of insecurity, poverty, hunger and youth unemployment that continue to weigh heavily on our people.
By Benjamin Njoku Mercy Johnson-Okojie has always proved that she’s a drama queen any day and her exceptional role in a new comic movie, ‘Passport’ says it all. The Kogi state-born mother of four returns to the trenches , delivering a stellar performance that will rattle movie buffs as she pitches tent with two rugged…
By Robinson Ere Erebi A Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Omakogwa Emmanuel, has called on the people of Bayelsa State to remain calm and steadfast in the face of present challenges, declaring that Jesus Christ is speaking “peace, be still” over the state. Pastor Emmanuel made the call while speaking with EMTV News at the conclusion of…
The Russian Ambassador in Nigeria on Monday said Russia is not involved and does not coordinate the activities of those waving its flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. The #EndBadGovernance protests which began on 1 August, continued for the fifth day on Monday, with some demonstrators waving the Russian flag and chanting slogans demanding…
