Dickson who had a confrontation with Akpabio during plenary over the emergency rule in Rivers State, has been a threat due to his vocality and eloquence in the Senate, advocating and defending the interest of the Niger Delta and the Ijaw nation for equity, justice and fairness to prevail.
The Inter-Party Advisory Council has criticized the recent appointment of a Minister of State for Petroleum Resources from the Niger Delta region. According to Yabagi Sani, the National Chairman of IPAC, this move sends the wrong message and could create a feeling of entitlement among people from the region. Sani made these comments during Thursday’s…
The postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census has raised concerns about the implications of the cancellation. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed that the Commission had spent N200 billion on preparations for the census before the exercise was cancelled. Kwarra stated that the N800 billion budgeted included…
“I want to sincerely appreciate my colleague commissioner, Honourable Commissioner for Tourism Hon. John Alah, Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties (West) Hon. Michael Magbisa, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hon. Prof. Beke Sese, Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment, Hon. Dr. Ebieri Jones, and Honourable Commissioner for Ijaw National Affairs, Hon. Chief Godspower Oporomo,”
As you celebrate another year of life, I pray that God grants you good health, wisdom, longevity, and continued success. May your throne be strengthened with divine wisdom, and may your people prosper under your guidance.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged his appointees and members of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) to stand firm in defence of democracy during the November 11 governorship election in the state. The Bayelsa governor also called on local and international lovers of democracy to show keen interest in the forthcoming elections…
“It is amazing the amount of money the EU has committed to development of the Niger Delta region, particularly in Bayelsa State. But compared with the impact of such projects on communities, I believe the EU needs to look inwards.”
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities from persistent attacks by bandits and other criminal elements. The monarch also urged communities to remain vigilant and take proactive measures against terrorists and criminals who frequently invade and terrorise their areas….
“Anybody interested in political office should eschew bitterness. It is God that gives power but He uses men. As we all witnessed in this state, God used the immediate past governor to ensure that we took over from him.”
