Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has led hundreds of Jewish Israelis into Jerusalem’s most contested holy site, with many defying the Israeli government’s long-standing ban on Jewish prayer there. BBC reported that the visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, has been condemned as provocative…
The President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr, has commended Bayelsa-born international musical icon Inetimi Alfred Odom, known by his stage name Timaya, for his initiative in organizing a complimentary concert in Yenagoa annually. According to his Chief Press Secretary, Tari Agai, Jonathan Lokpobiri made the commendation during a conversation…
Senator Diri, a pacifist and governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been engaging with various groups to ensure that the protest is peaceful or shelved completely to avoid destruction or loss of lives. The state cannot afford another bout of the February 13, 2020 insensitive and mindless destruction of assets belonging to the state and individuals. Intelligence reports already indicate that the same band of heartless individuals are being procured to again unleash mayhem on the state in the guise of a protest.
By Samuel Ogbuku It was a moment of deep reflection at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, themed “Securing the Future,” held at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Conference Hall in Yenagoa. The summit featured thought-provoking discussions on the deterioration of societal values and the gradual…
“May Lord’s blessings and love be upon them always, and may they be filled with His grace and wisdom as they go about their daily lives”.
“I consider this empowerment scheme as one aspect of this administration that we will continue to do so that our people will not be government-dependent. We will have a state that the private sector can develop and you are those thar will develop the private sector.”
Yesterday, the Chairman of National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, and his delegation met with the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, and his team to discuss collaboration for the upcoming Nigeria Population and Housing Census. The discussions focused on generating reliable housing data for policy design and planning….
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s election victory has been upheld by the Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision by a panel of Justices, the court dismissed an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Uche Nnaji, challenging the outcome of the gubernatorial contest. The court held that the appellants did not provide…
“It is our considered view that Okuama people are not subject to military laws. Therefore, a military-led inquiry lacks the legal authority to investigate civilians’ matters. We demand that the culprits responsible for the gruesome killings be apprehended and handed over to the police for prosecution. We dissociate ourselves from these individuals, as it is not in our character as Urhobo people to take lives, let alone that of the Army who have been in the fore-front of keeping this nation secure and safe”
