The lecture, themed “Convergence and Coalescence of Federalists as an Imperative for the Survival of the Nigerian State,” took place at the Niger Delta University Main Campus Auditorium.
Practicing journalist and blogger, Preye Bagou, has officially resigned his membership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released to newsmen on Wednesday, Bagou reiterated the need to realign with the ruling party at both the state and federal levels in order to contribute more…
By Stanley O. Nwosu The announcement by the Federal Government and subsequent approval by the National Assembly of the request to share N500 billion palliatives to poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria in order to cushion the adverse effect of the recent removal of fuel subsidy has continued to generate reactions on social and mainstream…
By- Alambo Datonye Fred A grassroots political movement, the NEW Associates, has postponed the inauguration of its Bayelsa State chapter and a Mega Rally earlier scheduled for Yenagoa on Saturday, April 12 to April 26, 2025. Conveners say the group is committed to rallying support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Administration and the Minister…
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed against Governor Douye Diri of the PDP by the candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the November 11 gubernatorial poll, Mr. Micah Akeems for lacking in merit. NRM polled 415 votes in the election won by the incumbent…
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,While it is unquestionably your constitutional prerogative to appoint individuals of your choice into public office, history will ultimately judge the legacy you leave behind. Sir, Nigerians are compelled to ask: what is the rationale and objective behind the reported nomination of Professor Mahmud Yakubu as…
After the brutal killing of 17 soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Okuama, Delta State, three suspects have been apprehended. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has vowed that those responsible for the attack will face justice. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has also assured the public that measures are being…
PANDEF commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), respected elders of Rivers State, and other well-meaning Nigerians for their previous and ongoing efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the State.
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged newly sworn in commissioners of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to conduct free, fair and credible local government election that is acceptable to all political parties. Senator Diri gave the charge on Wednesday during the swearing-in of three BSIEC commissioners inside the Executive Council Chambers…
“Nobody should deceive you. If they tell you to go and do anything for them (APC), tell your families and friends that they are wasting their time. It is better for you to hear this from the horse’s mouth.”
